Director of Operations & Programming

About The Maker Hive The Maker Hive is a maker\-focused enrichment studio in Hastings\-on\-Hudson, NY where children and adults learn hands\-on technology, art, and making spanning robotics, digital fabrication, game design, fiber arts, printmaking, and more \- built around the belief that everyone is a maker. We are a growing, community\-rooted business with an expanding vision: a community makerspace and a nonprofit arm focused on access, equity, and girls in tech. Sustainability is woven into how we work \- from upcycled materials in our projects to thoughtful choices about what we consume and create. The Role We're looking for a part\-time Director of Operations \& Programming \- a right\-hand to our founder, owning the operational and programming rhythm of The Maker Hive so she can focus on expanding our programming and launching a sister non\-profit.. You won't just run the systems \- you'll build them. You think ahead, document as you go, and make sure nothing lives only in someone's head. This role has room to grow as The Maker Hive grows. What You'll Own Programming \& Scheduling Build and maintain the full programming calendar \- semester classes, summer camps, school's out camps, weekend workshops, birthday parties, and after\-hours events Identify workshop topics, source instructors, and set pricing across program types Plan registration timelines and coordinate with our digital/marketing admin to implement programs on our website Own the full program pipeline from concept to execution Operations \& Systems Create and document processes across all areas of operations \- so how The Maker Hive runs is captured, repeatable, and not living in anyone's head Manage instructor accountability, scheduling, supplies, and logistics Handle day\-to\-day coordination so the founder isn't the bottleneck Marketing \& Communications Work with our marketing and web admin to plan advertising cadence and channels Coordinate the weekly newsletter \- content, timing, and sign\-off Keep our website and class listings current Events \& Community Own logistics for showcases, community events, and open houses Manage volunteers and support community partnerships Studio Presence Spend 3\-4 hours per week at The Maker Hive \- dropping into classes, capturing photos for content, and monitoring space organization and supply needs Nonprofit Work (as it evolves) Support the development of our nonprofit arm and help build community relationships The Shape of the Year This role demands someone who can plan the next thing while executing the current one \- always. Fall semester schedules go out in July while summer camps are still running. Winter semester is due in November alongside the start of summer camp planning. Spring semester publishes end of February. Layer in workshops, birthday parties, school's out camps, and a weekly newsletter, and you have a role where parallel thinking isn't a nice\-to\-have \- it's the job. If you thrive on complexity, build systems instinctively, and get satisfaction from making things run smoothly, this will feel like home. Who You Are Exceptionally organized \- you finish tasks before people remember to ask A systems thinker who documents as you go Genuinely excited about maker education and community building A warm, clear communicator with staff, families, and partners Calm and resourceful when things go sideways Based in Hastings\-on\-Hudson or nearby (Dobbs Ferry, Ardsley, Yonkers radius) Bonus if you have: Experience in education administration, nonprofit management, or program coordination Familiarity with maker culture, STEM education, or arts programming STEM teaching experience and the ability to “sub” for a class if needed Connections in the Hastings/Westchester community Tools we use \- comfortable working with: Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive) Wix (website, bookings, and newsletter) Canva QuickBooks Instagram Notion You don't need to be an expert in all of these \- but comfort across most of them matters. Logistics Hours: \~10 hours/week, flexible with some predictable weekly anchors Location: Hastings\-on\-Hudson, NY \- hybrid with 3–4 hrs/week in studio required Compensation: $25–35/hour depending on experience, plus performance bonuses tied to enrollment and program growth Start: Summer 2026, ideally late June To Apply Send a short note \- no formal cover letter, just tell us who you are and why this feels like a fit \- along with your resume or LinkedIn to: aarthi@makerhive.space \| Subject: Director of Operations \& Programming Rolling applications. Hoping to have someone in place by late June. Pay: $25\.00 \- $35\.00 per hour Work Location: Hybrid remote in Hastings\-on\-Hudson, NY 10706