Odyssey of the Mind Tournament Director (Volunteer Board Member)
ORGANIZATION: Massachusetts Odyssey of the Mind
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Massachusetts Odyssey of the Mind is currently seeking a Tournament Director to join as a volunteer member of our board. The state tournament is held at a local high school in March of each year. The successful candidate would be able to shape the position and the tournament itself.
Odyssey of the Mind is an international program that allows students to learn creative problem-solving skills while having fun in the process. For 40 years, Odyssey of the Mind has been teaching students how to think divergently by providing open-ended problems that appeal to a wide range of interests.
Ma Odyssey oversees the program in the state. Ma Odyssey is a 501 (c)3 organization that is run by a board of volunteers, mostly working professionals. We mostly meet via web conference, and would be happy to consider an interested candidate who could not meet in person in the Boston area.
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About Massachusetts Odyssey of the Mind
Location:
N/A, Boston, MA 02109, US
Mission Statement
Massachusetts Odyssey of the Mind fosters creativity, divergent thinking and collaborative problem solving by engaging the youth of Massachusetts in thought-provoking team based activities.
Description
Odyssey of the Mind is an international educational program that provides creative problem-solving opportunities for students from kindergarten through college. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. Odyssey of the Mind develops team building skills, divergent thinking, presentation and organization skills. The program provides a caring, supportive environment for team members to develop positive values, self-esteem and social competencies. Thousands of teams from throughout the U.S. and from about 25 other countries participate in the program.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
June 21, 2019
SKILLS
- Event Management
- Business Development & Sales Management
- Event Planning / Management
- CSR / Volunteer Coordination
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- ongoing