Category: News

[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”][image_with_animation image_url=”12662″ alignment=”center” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”none” max_width=”100%”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]We’re really excited to welcome three new faces to the Generator community. Read on to learn more about Khadija, Johana, and Kenan and please welcome them to the community![/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=”1/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”12667″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”small_depth” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”3/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Khadija Karima Assales, of Belize, is working with Generator as part of her participation in the US Department of State’s Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI). Khadija is the Owner/Manager of a company called Kaj Expressions, a micro woman-owned and run business dedicated to creating handmade precious metal jewelry, custom name plates, and lionfish jewelry in Belize. Khadija’s goal is to create an environmental and cultural impact and awareness through art and she’ll be working on development of this mission while she’s at Generator from June 13 – July 7, 2022. You can click here to view Khadija’s YLAI fellow introduction and to learn more about her work in Belize. While she’s here, Khadija will also be offering two unique jewelry making workshops – check them out:

• Lionfish Jewelry – Tues, June 28th – 6-7PM (LINK)
• Jippi Jappa Jewelry – Thurs, June 30th – 6-7PM (LINK)

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Johana and Kenan are going to be working on a number of different projects at Generator including interviewing members, fabrication services projects, assisting with summer camps, social media, and more![/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=”1/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”12663″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”small_depth” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”3/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Johana grew up in Yonkers, New York and attends Middlebury College. She studies Computer Science, Studio Art and Geography. At Middlebury, Johana is the co-president of Creating Art Together club and a computer science teaching assistant. Johana completed a programming fellowship at ColorStack and volunteered at the NYC Department of Records & Information Services where she interviewed NYC residents about their neighborhoods. Johana is passionate about the intersection of art and technology. She enjoys creating artwork using acrylic paints and markers. She is excited to explore new mediums and tools at the Generator including laser cutting. As an intern, Johana is excited about the opportunity to become involved in a collaborative environment where creativity is encouraged. She looks forward to learning about the diverse set of projects at the Generator and supporting members. During her free time, she enjoys baking and going on road bike trips. Johana also loves to spend time with her cat and turtle in New York.[/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=”1/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][image_with_animation image_url=”12664″ alignment=”” animation=”Fade In” box_shadow=”small_depth” max_width=”100%”][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_position=”all” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ width=”3/4″ tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default”][vc_column_text]Kenan grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, and Lugano, Switzerland before moving to Middlebury in 2018. He is a rising senior at Middlebury, where he studies international politics, economics and Spanish, and is excited to fill in his extensive classroom experience with hands-on learning at Generator. At Middlebury Kenan is a Spanish tutor, president of the student-athlete advisory committee and a member of the soccer team. Kenan has worked for a strategic advisory startup in San Francisco, a Community Credit Union in Durham, North Carolina and a land conservancy in Monterey, California, before joining Generator for the summer of 2022. He is energized by the creative, passionate and driven community at Generator, and looking to soak in the expertise and knowledge of its members and staff. His experiences have made him appreciate the value of great storytelling as both a driver of revenue and a critical community builder, and looks forward to sharing Generator’s compelling story with the world. He loves soccer, tennis, pickleball (and most other sports), and will hike/bike just about anywhere to find a new swimming hole to splash around in.[/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_column_text]

Please be sure to welcome Khadija, Johana, and Kenan when you see them around!

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Sam Graulty Joins Generator Team To Support and Develop Workshop and Training Programs

Since joining the Generator team back in March, Sam Graulty has been hard at work making sure tool trainings, workshops, experienced user assessments, private lessons, and youth programs run smoothly. Sam came to Generator after a diverse set of experiences working with and on behalf of youth. He’s been a teacher, an outdoor educator, a professional development specialist and much more. He’s also been passionately creating community both professionally and personally. 

When the pandemic hit, Sam brought together over 100 friends (and friends of friends) for a weekly online trivia night. “I of course missed my friends, but I also wanted to provide an opportunity for them to connect with each other and to (virtually) meet new people.” Over the course of 20 weeks, Sam hosted over 80 rounds of trivia (with a total of 880 questions!). Thanks to Sam’s community building efforts, good times were had and new friends were made, even amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sam has been hard at work maintaining and developing programming. Read on to learn more about some of our summer offerings and about how Generator is defining some of the differences between ‘workshops’ and ‘tool trainings’:[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]Workshops – typically product focused, rather than tool-proficiency focused, workshops expose participants to a variety of skills needed to come away from their experience with a specific end product. Below are some exciting new offerings taking place this summer!

• • Zippered Pouch – Thursday, July 1st
  • Pizza Steel – Wednesday, August 11th
    
  • More Workshops in Development!

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• • Circuits, Coding and Robot Fun with Joan and Allan Miller – July 19th-23rd
  • Adobe Illustrator Design Camp with Alex Constantino – August 2nd-6th

[/vc_column_text][divider line_type=”No Line”][divider line_type=”No Line”][vc_column_text]To ensure that he’s best supporting our community and program participants as we all navigate the re-opening of our post-COVID world, Sam has gone above and beyond to maintain clear communication with the many community members who interface with our programs. In addition to providing general and workshop specific information to participants, Sam has been sending supplemental videos and preparation materials designed to ensure participants feel that Generator is a place where they will be supported and can find community. “I want to be sure people feel as comfortable and prepared as possible before walking through our doors,” said Sam. 

We are thrilled that Sam is part of our community and maybe we’ll even get him to host Generator trivia for us someday! 

If you have questions about our programs or how to get involved, Sam is always ready to help. He can be reached at: [email protected] 

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Generator seeks a dynamic, organized self-starter capable of providing operational support for Generator’s shared, community workshops and stewardship of its facility. Responsibilities will include assisting in the maintenance and oversight of Generator’s state-of-the art facility with a goal to provide a safe, reliable and inspiring shared environment for members, students, staff, and guests.[/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]

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• Maintains a safe working environment per ADA, OSHA and other relevant health and safety guidelines; enforces safety procedures including hazard communication and secondary labeling programs; and maintains Safety Data Sheets (SDS). 
• Models and promotes a safety culture (Safety Check!). 
• Monitors workshops (including wood shop, metal shop, jewelry shop, electronics shop, rapid prototyping shop, sewing shop, computer lab) and general facilities routinely, including exterior spaces, to ensure that Generator’s safety protocols are easy to follow and are being enforced. 
• Ensures workshop organization and cleanliness, maintaining process for recycling byproducts of Generator’s state-of-the-art facility.
• Assists in the maintenance and troubleshooting of traditional and automated equipment and machinery such as CNC routers, CNC plasma cutters, Laser Cutters, 3D printers, industrial cabinet table saw, knife grinders, industrial dust collection systems, vinyl cutters and others.
• Assists in updating equipment and shop supply inventories.
• Assists in buildouts and upgrades to facilities.
• Helps source materials for programming including tool trainings, workshops and special events.
• Assists with facility set-up for classes, tours & demos, large rentals and special events. 
• Supports the Facilities & Operations Director and Generator with other duties as assigned.

AUXILIARY SUPPORT

• Attends staff team meetings
• Attends Board of Director’s Safety Committee meetings 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Art/Architecture or related field preferred.
• 1+ years experience with facility management with a variety of tool sets and mechanical systems
• Understanding of ADA/OSHA/VOSHA and a consistent “safety first” work ethic and willingness to keep up with a comprehensive safety training program. 
• Technical skill set focused on fabrication in wood, metal, jewelry, sewing, electronics, rapid prototyping. 
• Proficient with Google-suite and other organizational devices.
• Able to communicate effectively via email, slack channels, and in-person. 
• Able to organize and prioritize a daily workload.
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast paced, rapidly evolving, collaborative team environment.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with decision-making skills and safety as a focus. 
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Must be able to move equipment weighing up to 50+ pounds. 
• IT and networking experience are a plus.
• 3D modeling/CAD a plus.
• Customer service skills are a plus.

* For more information, see www.generatorvt.com

*Interested applicants are invited to send 1) resume, 2) cover letter, and 3) three references to [email protected]. Applications due by July 7th. Please send 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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We’re hiring our next Marketing & Communications Manager!

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REPORTS TO:  Executive Director

STATUS:  Full-Time, Benefits

PAY RANGE: $20/hr+

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WHAT IS GENERATOR?

Generator is a combination of business incubator, artist studio 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.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR IN A MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER?

Generator’s Marketing & Communications Manager connects our external community with Generator’s mission through storytelling and offering our program and events to a diverse audience. Responsibilities include leading and operationalizing an annual marketing and communications plan in coordination with the Program & Impact Director and Executive Director; creating digital and printed content; posting to social media channels; and keeping Generator’s website updated. They also play an important role in internal communications, ensuring that Generator members are able to access Generator resources in order to be successful in their projects.

WHAT ARE THE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS POSITION?

• Develop an annual marketing and communications plan strategically aligned with organizational targets for growing programming, membership, & fundraising.
• Develop and manage brand standards and their application to all areas of the organization, including but not limited to: website, digital graphics, printed collateral, and physical space including signage and decor.
• Create, produce, schedule, and maintain content for a wide variety of social media platforms–driving traffic to Generator’s website, events, programming, and fundraising campaigns. 
• Manage paid digital and print advertisements and event listings.
• Coordinate production of engagement collateral in collaboration with the Executive Director to increase general marketing, branding, and development initiatives. 
• Develop communication templates and support Membership staff in their communication initiatives with Generator’s membership particularly, in response to emergency or operational concerns.  
• Track, create reports, and share out monthly metrics for social channels, website stats, and email marketing efforts. 
• Deliver on corporate sponsorship commitments. 
• Manage aspects of Generator’s website with the support of the staff team. 
• Support events that engage Generator’s external community to promote the mission and highlight strategic partners and stakeholders.
• Work to build and engage a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and safe community culture with an awareness for racial and gender equity; physical and socio-emotional safety.
• File and archive Generator digital assets on a shared digital platform. 
• Attend staff team meetings 
• Support Generator with other duties as assigned.

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

• 2 yrs+ experience in marketing, communications, and/or brand management
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient in Adobe Suite; examples of both digital content and printed collateral
• Experience in G-suite (Google Workspace) is a plus
• Experience with WordPress or similar website builder 
• Experience with Mailchimp or a similar program; experience segmenting an audience and managing drip campaigns and automations is ideal
• A knack for applying consistent brand voice to all written communications
• Photography and/or video skills ideal
• Experience managing a large library of digital assets
• HOW TO APPLY:

Applications due by April 19th, 2021 (updated 4/1). Interested applicants are invited to send their:

1. resume
2. cover letter
3. three references
4. one marketing/communications writing sample in PDF format (blog, article, etc.)
5. 2-3 graphic and/or digital work samples in PDF format (could include social posts, videos, printed collateral, web pages, etc; samples can be shared in the PDF via hyperlinks, or embedded in the PDF)

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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