About Farm & Forge Club

Farm and Forge Club is a high-performance youth and adult training facility that blends elite sports coaching, academic enrichment, and holistic development. Located in the heart of Middle Tennessee, we provide an ecosystem where athletes, families, and creators can thrive on and off the field. Our mission is to create confident, capable, and connected individuals by fusing excellence in sport with intentional mentorship, storytelling, and community engagement.

Learn more at https://farmandforgeclub.com/

About the role

We’re hiring a full-time STEM Lab Coordinator to own day-to-day operations of a large, modern makerspace/STEM lab. The coordinator will guide students through the full design-to-production cycle—ideation, CAD/CAM, prototyping, iteration, and final builds—while maintaining equipment, safety, and scheduling. The role also includes planning and facilitating STEM camps during summer and holiday weeks.

Core Lab Environment & Tools

CNC routers • laser engravers/cutters • 3D printers • drones/UAS • computers & CAD/CAM software • vinyl cutter • heat press • hand & power tools • electronics/Arduino kits • VexIQ and Vex V5 Robots - measurement & QA tools • and more.

What you'll do

• Daily Lab Operations & Safety
• • Open/close the lab; enforce safety policies, PPE, and machine lockout/tagout where appropriate.
  • Maintain equipment uptime: perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, coordinate vendor service, and keep consumables stocked.
  • Manage inventory (materials, bits, filaments, lenses, boards), organize storage, and keep a clean, professional workspace.
    
    
• Student Instruction & Project Facilitation
• • Lead small groups and 1:1 sessions in design thinking, CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, and fabrication.
  • Coach students through complete build cycles (requirements → design → test → iterate → document).
  • Collaborate with academic/athletic staff to align projects with learning goals and student interests.
    
    
• Programming & Camps
• • Design and facilitate engaging STEM camps/workshops during summer and school breaks (some evenings/weekends required).
  • Develop project menus, kits, and rubrics for various ages and skill levels; manage registration rosters and day-of logistics.
    
    
• Systems, Compliance & Admin
• • Create SOPs, quick-start guides, and safety trainings; maintain student certification checklists.
  • Track usage, outcomes, and budget needs; assist with purchase requests and vendor relations.
  • Maintain a calendar for classes, open lab, reservations, and equipment training.
    
    
• Culture & Community
• • Foster a positive, inclusive, and industrious maker culture—curiosity, craftsmanship, iteration, and ownership.
  • Showcase student work (displays, showcases, social posts) and support club events and partnerships.

Qualifications

Required

• Hands-on experience operating and maintaining makerspace equipment (at least 2 of: CNC router, laser cutter/engraver, 3D printers), plus basic electronics or fabrication skills.
• Proficiency with CAD/CAM (e.g., Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks) and slicers/CAM toolpaths.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, or mentor students (K–12) in project-based learning.
• Strong organization, communication, and classroom/lab management skills; safety-first mindset.
  
  

Preferred

• Experience designing STEM camps or after-school programs.
• FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot) or willingness to obtain (for drone instruction).
• Familiarity with coding/robotics (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, VEX/FTC/FRC helpful).
• Experience with lab SOPs, risk assessments, and basic LOTO/PPE best practices.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment serving student-athletes.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time, in-office in College Grove, TN, Monday–Friday, 40 hours/week, year-round.
• Extended hours may be required during summer/holiday camps and special events.
• Mostly on-site lab work with regular student interaction and equipment operations.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience; benefits and professional development opportunities available.
• Access to a unique interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of education, making, and athletics.

Farm and Forge offers comprehensive benefits that support our team's health and wellbeing. These include:

• Medical Insurance 
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-sponsored Life and AD&D Insurance 
• Flexible Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Team Outings