We at BadgerBOTS are thrilled to be the host site for a FIRST VISTA member – one of the very first of the new STEM Americorps initiative.
This VISTA position will be essential to our new program to expose more low income/disadvantaged students to FIRST programs and thereby impact their interest in STEM and increase their college access and success.
Principal Duties:
- Coordinating High School volunteers
- Supporting teachers and volunteers at schools and community centers
- Planning weekly club agendas
- Moderating volunteer online forum
- Organizing monthly outreach events
- Administering evaluations and managing data
Terms: Car recommended; paid work outside of the sponsoring agency is prohibited; this is NOT a direct service position.
Preferred skills & experiences:
- Excellent communication & instructional abilities
- Curriculum design
- Video production
- Survey design and implementation
- Web design
- Background in STEM field
- Some programming experience
VISTA Program Benefits :
Expense Account for Travel, Equipment , Training , Living Allowance , Education award upon successful completion of service , Childcare assistance if eligible , Stipend , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Health Coverage .
To Apply:
Send questions to director@badgerbots.org
http://www.idealist.org/view/job/33M8zfGbw7Z5P/
Online application through Americorps
For more information about AmeriCorps VISTA, see http://www.americorps.gov/about/programs/vista.asp.
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