Fine Arts Maker Educator

Make a positive impact on the community by joining the Johnson County Park and Recreation District team and help us enhance the lives of thousands through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. As a JCPRD employee, you'll be part of a locally, regionally, and nationally acclaimed organization that annually hosts nearly 7 million park visitors and engages nearly 3 million participants in 4,000+ programs. With excellent benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a great organizational culture, JCPRD is building a thriving park and recreation system that inspires play, culture, and education, supporting healthy and fulfilling lives for all. Come work where you play!

Are you a passionate maker who loves teaching others? Our new makerspace is growing and we are looking for maker educators to teach multiple classes at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center in 2025. These programs include Homeschool STEM programs on Tuesdays during the day throughout 2025 AND summer camps for ages 8-11 & 12-17. Our camp themes include 3D Printing, Wearable Art (including sewn circuits, vinyl and laser cutting) and large scale props and puppets for a performance of Beetlejuice Jr. Job duties include writing and implementing lesson plans and prepping supplies for fun and engaging fine arts camps, managing program supplies, assisting in organizing paperwork and parent communication as needed and cleaning.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.  Scheduling and shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

Experience in at least one of the following areas is required: 3D printing, laser cutting, electronics and basic hand tools. Prior experience teaching a variety of makerspace-type programming/tool training is a plus.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.