Fabrication & Design Studio Manager

OUR MISSION  

Digital Ready activates the creative potential of high school students, especially Black and Latinx youth, to build tangible pathways to economic opportunities in Boston’s innovation economy. 

Being Digital Ready means being ready for the complexity of a constantly evolving economy and society and requires students to weave together ethnography, math, design, and code to solve incredibly gnarly 21st-century problems. At Digital Ready, we utilize the city as a lab for learning striving to make the boundaries between school and the world less strict and more permeable. Our mission is to create tangible economic pathways for students that are driven by students’ interests, local employer needs, and the community’s unique assets. Our students learn by doing. In our studio, students practice habits of creative problem-solving in a safe and supportive environment, where they can take risks to learn, ask difficult questions, and develop themselves as creative leaders. 

OUR VALUES 

• We actively fight against the status quo that allows injustices to be perpetuated without accountability; 
• We use our political power, social capital, and networks to create access to high-quality education opportunities for students; 
• We value diverse perspectives, which we believe leads to more identity-affirming and innovative learning experiences for students; 
• We are committed to being an anti-racist organization that prioritizes the voices of students and communities of color; 
• We intentionally support the redesign of policies and structures of systemic racism that continues to exclude and harm communities of color; 
• We actively interrogate schools' curriculum, industries' hiring practices, and other institutional practices that limit who has access to Boston's innovation economy. 

FALL STUDIOS 

The Digital Ready Fall Studio is a 12-week studio for youth between the ages of 16-25 to gain an introduction to the field of Architecture, Construction, and Engineering, (ACE) through hands-on learning, college courses, and industry site visits. As a Studio Manager, you will lead, advise, support, and supervise students during studios and college-level courses, designing, implementing, and facilitating the curriculum, providing support, mentorship, and rigorous feedback to our young innovators.

SCHEDULE

• Staff Training: October, in-person;
• Fall Studio Duration: October 6th to December 19th, 2025, in-person;
• Studio Manager Schedule: 
• 1:30 - 5:15 pm, 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Thursday)
• Location: Digital Ready ‘Future of Work Lab’ 3377 Washington Street, Jamaica Plain.
• Onsite, in-person work is required for this position. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

This document outlines the responsibilities, requirements, and expectations for the Digital Ready’s ACE Studio Manager for Fall 2025 from October 6th to December 19th, 2025. This is an in-person, seasonal position. 

As a Studio Manager, you will design and implement a high-quality studio for our young tech apprentices and ensure that students are making progress toward achieving their goals. Your primary responsibilities will include designing and facilitating weekly studio exercises, real-world projects, conveying learning objectives, and providing constructive feedback to students. In addition to these responsibilities, you will act as a mentor to students, providing guidance and support as they work towards their individual career aspirations. 

Foster an Inclusive Learning Environment

• Develop meaningful relationships with students to promote self-confidence and self-discipline;
• Model and facilitate a collaborative environment among your assigned group of 20 students, encouraging them to support each other while engaging with complex content;
• Identify non-academic challenges or barriers students may be facing and work with the Digital Ready Student Success Team to ensure they can reach their full potential.

Inspire a Rigorous and Active Learning Environment

• Implement course materials including projects and mini-lessons to enhance student understanding;
• Identify academic challenges or barriers students are facing and work with your Studio Team to ensure they complete high-quality work and achieve a minimum grade of C in the college course;
• Conduct small group or individual sessions with students, guiding them through tasks and/or larger studio projects;
• Provide support to ensure all innovators emerge from the studio with a digital portfolio to display their skill development and career interests to potential employers.

Collaborate with your Team

• Attend weekly Studio team meetings with the Manager and Lab Leaders to:
• Troubleshoot projects and activities before students engage with the course material;
• Reflect on student progress and performance;
• Fine tune instructional support and curriculum;
• Utilize shared documents and communication tools to prepare and organize instructional materials ahead of Studio;
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, academic data, and performance reviews, reporting any concerns to your Managers as they arise;
• Input student progression data on a weekly basis, bringing insights to team meetings to design targeted interventions.

Deliverables:

As  the Studio Manager for the Summer, the following deliverables are expected: 

• Provide structured facilitation of the curriculum, ensuring alignment with course objectives and student learning goals. 
• Upload curriculum documents weekly to Google Drive and participate in weekly drumbeats with your manager to ensure all materials are high quality and aligned to Digital Ready’s pathway goals. 
• Design and ensure that 100% of students emerge from the semester with a digital portfolio displaying their three projects and demonstrating growth in their technical and creative problem solving skills. 
• Update the Academic Data Dashboard weekly to monitor and report student progress and identify and communicate challenges to Digital Ready staff as needed. 
• Conduct interactive, hands-on Active Learning Lab sessions each week (3 hours per week) connected to ACE.
• Participate in weekly meetings with Digital Ready staff to align on program goals and address challenges. 
• Provide weekly constructive feedback on student work. 
• Offer individualized academic support to ensure students successfully complete college-level assignments. 
• Organize and maintain an inclusive, structured learning environment that supports all students. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently pursuing or completed a Master's degree in or related to Engineering or Architecture;
• Experience in digital and physical fabrication (e.g., 3D printing, laser cutting, carpentry).
• Experience in architectural and design software such as AutoCAD, Rhino.
• Experience with teaching, mentoring, or tutoring young adults between the ages of 16-25;
• Fluency in French, Spanish, Haitian Creole, or Portuguese is preferred;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills;
• Passion for education and empowering students;
• High level of organization and attention to detail.

SHARED GOALS 

● Students rate the Studio a 4 or 5 on a 5-point scale at the end of the Summer semester; 

● 100% of students earn a C or better in their course; 

● Students rate the following statements with an average of 4 or higher (all on a 5 point scale): ○ I feel valued as an individual at Digital Ready. 

○ I am able to share my individual perspectives and ideas and I am recognized for my contributions. 

○ I am able to bring my authentic self to the studio and don’t feel I need to hide any part of myself to fit in. 

○ I am leaving the summer studio with meaningful relationships and people that care about my college and career journey. 

○ Digital Ready has a strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

○ I would recommend Digital Ready to future innovators. 

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be available to work in person during the schedule above from October 6th to December 19th, 2025
• All staff are subject to background checks as stipulated by MA law when working with students under the age of 18. 

Equal Opportunity Employer: Digital Ready is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital/civil union status, age, veteran status, or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. 

How can I apply?

Applications including a resume should be submitted online by using the following submission link: https://form.typeform.com/to/lYSDdhd4

Interested applicants can visit our LinkedIn, Instagram, or website to learn more about our organization.