Fibre Arts Makerspace - Project Coordinator

To be assigned

Saskatchewan Polytechnic considers the diversity of our workforce to be one our leading strengths and greatest assets. Our employee diversity enhances our ability to meet the needs of an increasingly diverse student population. Currently, approximately 20% of our students are Indigenous. A continued emphasis on the development of a representative workforce is one of Sask Polytech’s strategic priorities and, as an organization, we are making significant efforts to attract and retain Indigenous employees.

Job Overview:

Reporting to the Project Director and employed by Saskatchewan Polytechnic, the Project Coordinator will play a central role in supporting a three-year community-based project that aims to develop a rural makerspace for sustainable, local textile and fibre production. This will be achieved by activating an existing Sask Polytech facility in the rural community of Hafford, SK, which houses a suite of specialized fibre processing equipment. This part-time position will be based in the Town of Hafford.

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinate Project Activities: Work closely with researchers at Sask Polytech and partners at Prairie Fibreshed Network and other partner organizations to ensure efficient planning, organization, and execution of project activities.

· Event planning and logistics: organize annual open house events and workshops in the Hafford makerspace, including advertising, promotion, registration, and event execution logistics.

· Facility access: open facility for designated access days and provide oversite of facility use, once trained in safety and equipment operation (training will be provided).

· Provide secretariat support for the project Strategic Advisory Committee: maintain committee membership list, develop and circulate agendas, record minutes.

· Provide support for makerspace governance: research and recommend appropriate policies and procedures to support equitable access to the facility and sustainable operations.

· Coordinate student assistants and capstone projects: develop student recruitment materials and assist with student on-boarding, under the direction of Research Chairs.

· Demonstrated experience in project coordination, ideally in a community-based or research context.

· Strong organizational and communication skills.

· Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.

· Familiarity with fibre production, textile arts, and/or livestock operations considered an asset.

· Valid driver’s license, if located outside of the Town of Hafford