Author: Greg Maino

  • We’re Hiring: could you be our next Program Coordinator?

    We’re Hiring: could you be our next Program Coordinator?

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Want to empower the next generation of makers, artists, and entrepreneurs by bringing innovative and exciting hands-on programming to our community?

    We’re hiring our next Program Coordinator!

    See below for the full description of the position and application instructions.[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”Full Width Line” line_thickness=”1″ divider_color=”default”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]JOB TITLE: Program Coordinator

    REPORTS TO:  Program & Impact Director

    STATUS:  37.5 hrs per week

    PAY RANGE: $18 -$20/hr

    Position is mostly remote with approximately 1-3 in-person days required depending on the week. The position moves to full-time in-person post-COVID. Occasional weeknight and weekend hours required.

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    ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

    Generator is a combination of business incubator, artist studios and classroom at the intersection of art, science, and technology. We provide the tools, expertise, education, and opportunity to enable all members of our community to create, collaborate, and bring ideas to fruition. Generator has over 400 maker-members and our outreach programming engages over 2,000 individuals per year in Burlington, Chittenden County and beyond.

     

    WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A PROGRAM COORDINATOR?

    Generator seeks a dynamic, organized self-starter capable of providing high-level coordination for Generator’s outreach and educational programs: youth outreach, adults & kids programs, community classes & tool trainings. Coordination will include recruiting and onboarding program instructors; scheduling programs & classrooms; securing materials; and preparing the facility. This position works closely with Program Specialists and the Communication Manager to support the learning needs of the community.

     

    WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION?

    •  Organize and internally publish an annual production schedule for Generator’s programs to include, but not limited to: community classes, tool trainings, kid’s programs, youth outreach programs, & adult programs.
    • Post public program listings to the website and coordinate the internal space reservations for all programming. (Google Calendar or similar app).
    • Schedule and prioritize program work, coordinate with key team members and oversee daily program activities and operations.
    • Coordinate & publish seasonal Program Instructor recruitment and training schedules to cultivate a team of dedicated instructors that fosters a culture of community safety and cultural ambassadorship for a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture at Generator and provides instructors with professional development opportunities.
    • Organize & archive documentation for Partnership Agreements, MOU’s and Contract for Services using shared folders in Google Workspace.
    • Organize and archive documentation of confidential files HR files for Program Instructors.
    • Purchase supplies and monitor program expenditures in alignment with program budgets.

    IMPACT & EVALUATION

    • In coordination with the Program & Impact Director, identify and track participation goals and program metrics to correspond with grant reporting and organizational planning metrics.
    • Work with the Program & Impact Director to review standards in implementation of activities that foster creativity and awareness including various cultural, educational, environmental and social issues.
    • Prepare documentation and metrics for funding requests, grant/sponsorship reporting, quarterly impact reports, and bi-monthly Board reports.
    • Administer program applications and surveys following Generator’s diversity, equity and inclusion promise and necessary grant reporting metrics.

     

    WHAT ARE THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES THAT WOULD HELP SOMEONE SUCCEED IN THIS ROLE?

    • 2+ years experience in program coordinating. 
    • 2+ years experience in administrative support. 
    • Strong attention to detail and organization. 
    • In-depth understanding of Google suite and Jotform. 
    • Interest and/or experience in grant reporting. 
    • Experience in data management. 
    • Excellent written and spoken communication skills. 
    • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. 
    • Ability to organize a daily workload by priorities.
    • Ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, rapidly evolving, collaborative team environment.
    • A proactive approach to problem-solving with decision-making skills.

    WHAT BENEFITS ARE THERE?

    • Free Generator membership and tool training as necessary; we are willing to train this person in our specialized equipment so they can provide support to members.
    • Paid Time Off & Health Insurance Package
    • Plenty of opportunity to grow professionally! 

     

    HOW TO APPLY:

    Applications due by February 5th, 2021. Interested applicants are invited to send their:

    1. resume
    2. cover letter
    3. three references

    Please send application materials to [email protected] as PDF files titled using the following format: LastName.Resume.pdf

     

    Generator is committed to building a work community that is inclusive and represents a vibrant diversity of background, experience, perspective and thought. Candidates across all markers of identity (age, race, gender, ability, communication styles, etc.) are highly encouraged to apply.

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  • Member Made: Joe’s Cutting Board & Spoons

    Member Made: Joe’s Cutting Board & Spoons

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1614780087155{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The holidays always a busy time in the wood shop and this year was no exception.

    Volunteer Member Joe Pasteris completed a wood shop training, laser training, and took a spoon carving class this year. So when the holidays approached, he was fully prepared to make some beautiful handmade gifts.

    Words from Joe:

    The two cooking spoons are cherry and the baby spoon is maple (for my 1-year-old niece), axed out and cut all by hand. The spoons on the left weren’t quite finished when I snapped the photo–they still needed a few finishing cuts and some mineral oil/beeswax.

    Who knew that when I took a spoon-carving class at the Generator back in February with Rob Palmer that I’d be learning the perfect quarantine activity. All you need are an axe, knives, green wood and lots of time to yourself.

    The cutting board is maple, cherry and walnut. I was recently trained on the laser cutter so I used that to add a quick and simple personal touch to the back of the board. And to make a couple quick ornaments.

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    Inspired?

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    Learn to use Generator’s wood shop

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    Join Generator and bring your ideas to life.

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  • Member Made: Grayson’s CNC’d and Epoxy-filled Letters

    Member Made: Grayson’s CNC’d and Epoxy-filled Letters

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611958432336{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]Member Grayson King showed off some recent CNC work he did for the holidays in the Showcase — the part of Generator’s online Maker Forum where folks can show of their projects.

    These are so simple, sweet, and well-made!

    Here’s what Grayson had to say:

    “Had some fun with the CNC router making Xmas gifts for my nieces and nephew… R, B, & Z for River, Bailey, & Zed; with each one’s favorite color in the epoxy dye. :slight_smile:

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  • VT Makers: Haley Fenn

    VT Makers: Haley Fenn

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611955262421{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]We visited Generator member Haley Fenn at her studio to talk about her jewelry, business, and why being a maker in Burlington (and at Generator) is so special.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/pC1zcVQ8lhI”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611955333454{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The VT Makers campaign was made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Vendor Huts for the BCA Artists Market

    VT Makers: Vendor Huts for the BCA Artists Market

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611954355024{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]There are so many things to say about this project:

    • how fun it is to partner with Burlington City Arts
    • how good it feels to support our local artists and craftspeople during this difficult year
    • how good to feels to help create a fun, safe event for our community during these crazy times
    • how cool it was to put our new Laguna CNC router through its paces!
    • how amazing and skilled our community of makers is — so many members chipped in to make this 4-week turnaround possible

    But we’ll let the video do most of the talking:[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/X-VcGBCDmVU”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]This story was made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Rory Pots

    VT Makers: Rory Pots

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611954561763{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]We were thrilled to sit down with Rory Shamlian of Rory Pots and learn about her pottery practice, inspiration, and how Generator helped her business gain efficiency this busy holiday season.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_video link=”https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-NoTOwQkwQ”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611954623836{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The VT Makers campaign is made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Julia and Seamus’s Mailboxes for Santa

    VT Makers: Julia and Seamus’s Mailboxes for Santa

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611956279816{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]Collaboration is at the heart of Generator.

    We’re thrilled to share how former Generator member and artist Julia Chalmers and studio member and wood worker Seamus Hannan were able to work together to make sure childen’s letters could get to Santa in this socially distant holiday season.[/vc_column_text][vc_video link=”https://youtu.be/_Lq5_aY5aX8″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1611956318185{padding-bottom: 40px !important;}”]The VT Makers series was made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • VT Makers: Kristian Brevik’s Illuminated Whale Sculptures

    VT Makers: Kristian Brevik’s Illuminated Whale Sculptures

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    In this VT Makers video, Kristian talks about his process, his inspiration, and how Generator helped his business gain efficiency and grow.[/vc_column_text][vc_raw_html]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[/vc_raw_html][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]The VT Makers campaign is made possible with support from Northfield Savings Bank.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

  • Member Made: Elliott’s capper/decapper mod

    Member Made: Elliott’s capper/decapper mod

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]The State of Vermont’s division responsible for COVID testing reached out to Generator for help with their capper/decapper machine.

    Our Operations Director Elliott Katz was able to solve their problem with a little 3D modeling, printing, and rubber mold making.

    Want to learn how to use the 3D printers? Sign up for one of our trainings or classes here.

     

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  • Member Made: Alex’s Scrap Pile Dumbbell

    Member Made: Alex’s Scrap Pile Dumbbell

    [vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” overlay_strength=”0.3″][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”1/1″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]In the era of home workouts, it’s apparently pretty hard to come across exercise equipment at your local sporting good shop.

    Not a problem for our member Alex Hahl, who took a few minutes to clean up Generator’s metal shop scrap pile and make himself a dumbbell at the same time.

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    That gets an A++++ from us.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]