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SIT: Community Site Liaison Paterson NJ
ORGANIZATION: JerseySTEM
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SIT Community Site Liaison - Morris County
Category:SIT
Department/Group:Community Engagement
Travel Required:No
Location:various in Morris County
Background Check:Yes
Will Train Applicant(s):Will Train Applicant(s)
Expected length of volunteering:Ongoing
Supervisory Responsibility:No
Expected Hours of Work: (include any mandatory meeting times with time zone)3-5 hours/week
Position Type:Volunteer
Date & Time (VM)Flexible
Driver’s License NeededNo
Orientation or training needed?Yes
Min. age required?18
Summary/ObjectiveThe primary responsibility of this position is to engage with the community to help JerseySTEM launch and operate STEM clubs for middle school youth.
Description: Role and Responsibilities JerseySTEM runs year round Saturday morning and after school STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) programs for middle school children (grades 5 - 8) in partnership with the community at local libraries in Northern NJ. Classes are taught by local volunteers and college students provided by JerseySTEM and are designed to familiarize the children with robotics, coding, etc. We are looking for a local site lead to support the current locations in Morris County and help with expansion plans to reach as many middle school children as possible, with a focus on underserved students.Job Responsibilities:
● Assess locations to determine ability to support JerseySTEM programs
● Work with site staff to establish dates, times and program requirements
● Oversee/chaperone club meetings (2 hours/week)
● Establish and maintain class rosters for each site, location and class offering
● Upon program completion, meet with site to assess program
● Establish new programs by reaching out to local libraries, schools and community centers
● Ability to manage and coordinate activities between JerseySTEM and local communities.
Candidate should be well organized, have an outgoing style and strong relationship building skills, and be willing to reach out and engage the local community via phone, email and on-site.
This is a year-round position, with the heaviest involvement at the beginning of the spring and fall semesters (Sept/Oct and Jan/Feb); able to commit to 4 -5 hours week during this time.
Qualifications and Education RequirementsOutgoing personality
Familiar with community locations and organizations
Interest in promoting STEM programs
Other Duties:Please note this description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required.
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About JerseySTEM
Location:
Virtual Locations, Florham Park, NJ 07901, US
Mission Statement
JerseySTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math ("STEM") education to girls grade 5-8 from underserved communities in New Jersey. We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online afterschool projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.
Description
Incorporated in 2013, JerseySTEM started bringing afterschool enrichment programs to middle school girls in 2015.
We have since provided 1,000 students with exposure to afterschool enrichment programs delivering more than 20,000 hours of instruction. Students learn to code, build robots, solve problems and through that process gain self-esteem and confidence that they can be the leaders of tomorrow.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
250 BroadwayPaterson, NJ 07501
DATE POSTED
November 15, 2019
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Program Management
- Literacy / Reading
- Math / Science Instruction
- STEM
- Administrative Support
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 3-5 hours/week
- This is a 1 year commitment, but we would love to have you longer!