Applications are DUE by 11:59 PM (PST) on Friday July 9th, 2021.
See full job details and application instructions at https://expd.uw.edu/riverways/about/join-our-team/equity-in-stem-coordinator/
Interested parties should submit:
- a professional resume,
- answers to application questions, and
- the names and contact information for three professional references
Term of Service: September 1, 2021 – July 15, 2022
Hours: 1,700
Position Description:
The Equity in STEM AmeriCorps Member will serve at the University of Washington in the Community Engagement and Leadership Education (CELE) Center. The AmeriCorps Member will assist in the implementation of a K-12 STEM tutoring and mentoring program to address K-12 STEM success. They will also develop innovative strategies to increase volunteer tutor participation rates in the STEM fields.
Specific Duties:
- Recruit UW student volunteers to tutor math and science subjects in Seattle Public Schools and community organizations.
- Orient and guide new tutors by leading tutor orientation training.
- Recruit and onboard UW students as mentors for Riverways’ STEM Alternative Spring Break program, located in rural and tribal schools around the state.
- Coordinate programs in which school-based partners and students visit the UW campus to learn about STEM fields.
- Provide ongoing support to STEM tutors through assisting in tutor placements.
- Assist with research and development of STEM outreach curriculum.
- Have the opportunity to tutor K-12 students for three hours per week.
- Collaborate with other science outreach programs and student organizations on campus.
- Conduct organized communication and debriefs for science outreach programs.
- Have the opportunity to facilitate a Riverways seminar with guidance, in Spring Quarter.
- Other leadership opportunities as desired!
- Support CELE-wide programming, recruitment, and training.
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We welcome your questions about this position! Email Richard at parrar@uw.edu