DESIGN EDUCATOR / SHOP MANAGER
The role involves co-teaching design and build programs to help students create service projects for community partners. Additionally, the manager is responsible for the organization, safety, and maintenance of the studio and shop spaces.
- On-site
- ON
- Posted Aug 19, 2026
- Apply by Sep 18, 2026
- 1 position
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Job summary
DownCity Design is seeking a part-time Design Educator / Shop Manager to support our programming and workshop. The Design Educator and Shop Manager is an educator, facilitator, and steward of DownCity Design's studio and shop spaces. In this role, you will co-teach alongside our team of Design Educators in DCD's design/build programs, leading groups of students through the process of designing and fabricating service projects to meet community partner needs. You will also serve as the primary caretaker of our shop, keeping tools, materials, and storage spaces organized, safe, and ready to support high-quality design education. If you are a highly organized, hands-on individual who is passionate about the power of design education, loves working with young people, and takes pride in a well-run shop, we want you on our team! Full position linked here. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; we highly encourage applicants to submit applications by August 30, 2026. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio of at least 3 design and/or teaching work samples through our application portal linked here. No phone calls, please.
What you’ll do
The role involves co-teaching design and build programs to help students create service projects for community partners. Additionally, the manager is responsible for the organization, safety, and maintenance of the studio and shop spaces.
Requirements
Applicants should be highly organized, hands-on individuals passionate about design education and working with youth. A resume, cover letter, and a portfolio with at least three work samples are required for application.
Listed skills
- OrganizationPreferred
Other relevant skills
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- Design Education
- Shop Management
- Fabrication
- Facilitation
- Tool Maintenance
- Student Mentorship
- Project Design
- Organization
Job areas
- Education
- Art & Design
- Trades
- Creative & Media
- Social Services
Additional details
- Minimum experience
- 0+ years
- Apply by
- Sep 18, 2026
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
- Seniority
- Entry level