FWS Materials Lab Assistant

**Title of position: Materials Lab Assistant / Student Worker** Supervisor: Caroline Ambrose (Materials Lab Manager) Position Start Date: Summer 2026 Number of students needed: One (1) Schedule: TBD, 20 hours max per week Salary: $18 per hour **GENERAL SUMMARY** The Student Worker will be responsible for assisting the full-time lab manager with the day-to day activities of the Materials Lab including monitoring students, explaining tools and equipment to students, cleaning, maintaining internal Lab programs, organizing as well as additional duties as required. **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Clean tools and equipment - Notify staff of broken tools and equipment - Troubleshoot student issues with tools and equipment - Keeping labs clean and orderly throughout and at the end of every shift - Opening and closing duties of lab - Organize tools in storage area - Observe inventory of tools, equipment, and materials - Oversee safe use of materials, tools and equipment by students - Enforce rules of safe operation with students - Perform safety demonstrations and instruct students in safe and proper operations of tools and equipment - Knowledge of first aid kits and other safety equipment - Assist in troubleshooting problems on student projects and giving technical information to students - Advise students in acquisition of materials and supplies for their projects. - Maintain internal programs within the Materials Lab **OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** - Moderate to heavy lifting required up to 60 pounds. - Must be able to work wearing necessary safety protection for working with potentially hazardous materials. - Exposure to vapors, dust particles and chemicals and extremes in temperature. **TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED** To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on the performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. - Experience working in a group preferred. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** - High School or equivalent degree - Enrollment in New School as at least ^1^/2 enrolled - Experience in woodshop, metal shop or digital fabrication preferred - Ability to maintain and repair tools and equipment desirable - Knowledge of shop safety preferred - Knowledge or skill in woodworking, mold-making, carving, and casting processes desirable