Summer Camp Instructor — 3D Printing & Modeling

Illinois MakerLab | BIF 3030, Gies College of Business, UIUC

$16/hr undergrad $17/hr master's 20 hours/week · May 25 – July 31, 2026 · Continues into Fall 2026

About the Role

The Illinois MakerLab — the world's first business school 3D printing lab — is hiring a Summer Camp Instructor to lead our 3D printing and modeling camps for youth ages 10–17. This is a hands-on teaching and making role: you'll guide young campers through Minecraft builds, 3D modeling in TinkerCAD and Fusion 360, and real 3D printed creations they take home.

Camp Assignment

You will be the lead instructor for the following camps (see full camp descriptions):

AM: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM · PM: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · No camps the week of Jun 29 – Jul 3.
*Week 1 Adventures PM will be led by the Robotics Instructor as cross-training; you lead Minecraft AM that week.

You will also assist with one Robot Arm session (Jun 22–26 AM) as part of cross-training — see the full staff schedule for details.

Employment Dates

• May 25–30: Orientation, training, and camp prep
• Jun 1 – Jul 31: Camp season (20 hours/week)

Fall Continuation

This position continues into Fall 2026 (and potentially beyond) as a MakerLab Guru — our lead designer/engineer role. Fall commitment is approximately 5–7 hours/week with flexible scheduling (minimum one day in the lab per week). Additional hours available through design orders and tutoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead camp sessions for groups of 6–8 campers (ages 10–17)
• Teach 3D modeling in TinkerCAD and Fusion 360 to non-engineers
• Demonstrate Minecraft-to-3D-print workflows
• Manage, maintain, and repair 3D printers of various models
• Prepare camp materials, manage prints, and ensure every camper leaves with finished projects
• Communicate with clients to fulfill 3D printing orders (non-camp hours)
• Model and 3D print parts based on client descriptions
• Cross-train on robotics camps and assist as needed

Required Qualifications

• Current UIUC undergraduate (freshman, sophomore, or junior) with at least one more academic year remaining — Fall 2026 continuation required
• CAD experience, ideally with Fusion 360 and TinkerCAD
• Experience with 3D printers, including slicing models, regular maintenance, and repairs
• Comfortable teaching hands-on technical skills to kids ages 10–17
• Available on campus May 25 – July 31 and for Fall 2026 semester

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Minecraft (Java or Bedrock edition)
• Prior tutoring, mentoring, or camp counselor experience
• Interest in making, fabrication, or digital design

Hours & Pay

• Summer: 20 hours/week, $16/hour (undergraduate) or $17/hour (master's student)
• Fall: 5–7 hours/week, flexible schedule (minimum one day/week in the lab)
• Additional hours available through design orders and tutoring