JMU X-Labs hosts interdisciplinary academic classes, not-for-credit Pop-Up classes, and a variety of events throughout the year all in an effort to empower students and embolden them to excel. The lab is located in Lakeview Hall and provides collaboration space, videoconferencing, and makerspace technologies to help students be successful. Our tight-knit team is constantly coming up with new strategies to reach students and is looking for a student leader to serve as the JMU X-Labs Student Intern.

Create and post regular social media content to promote JMU X-Labs classes, events, and activities
Help design, develop, and execute campus-wide events at JMU X-Labs (ex. Pop-Ups, Fab Lab, Innovation Summit, and more)
Work collaboratively with the JMU X-Labs team to brainstorm innovative ways to engage JMU students, faculty and community members
Demonstrate and train students and faculty on available technologies (videoconferencing systems, vinyl cutter, 3-D printer, virtual reality, etc.) – No prior experience required
Monitor JMU X-Labs during open hours as needed
Facilitate workshops and tours at JMU X-Labs
Other duties as assigned

10-15 hours of availability throughout the week, hours flexible
Some evening hours required (5:00 – 8:30 PM once or twice per week)
Desire to work on meaningful projects
Willingness to learn, comfortable with ambiguity, and excited about the possibility of being creative
Strong initiative and work ethic
Ability to work independently as well as on a small team

Students must be degree-seeking students, enrolled on at least a half-time basis (6 credits for undergraduate and 5 credits for graduate).

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James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

If you are a student with a disability and need assistance please contact the Office of Disability Services at (540) 568-6705 or [email protected] . You may also visit the Office of Disability Services, located in the Student Success Center, Suite 1202 and they will be happy to assist you.