The Social Impact Project Lead is responsible for leading senior scholars to develop and execute a Project-Based Learning module culminating in a visual and oral presentation proposing a solution to a specific social justice issue. More details below.

To apply, please submit your resume and a statement of interest to lauren.ryan@mindsmattercleveland.org

Volunteer Position Description

Position Title: Social Impact Project Lead

Reports to: Program Director

Direct Reports Include: None

Location : Virtual via Zoom; in-person in downtown Cleveland when safe TBD

General Description of Position

The Social Impact Project Lead is responsible for leading senior scholars to develop and execute a Project-Based Learning module culminating in a visual and oral presentation proposing a solution to a specific social justice issue.

Major Responsibilities

• Facilitate scheduled Saturday sessions for the senior project
• Lead scholars through the full project in service of learning objectives
• Build project teams based on topic interests and individual motivations
• Work with students to define project scope and how to best execute project work plans
• Clearly communicate project requirements and expectations
• Deliver training on research skills, presentation skills and effective team collaboration and additional skills relevant to helping students properly execute senior project
• Track and manage project development and individual student performance to ensure group work is evenly distributed and project tasks are completed by given deadlines
• Determine senior project evaluators and create project evaluation form to provide feedback to students on final presentation
• Continuously improve project methodology by ensuring any changes are documented and approved by Program Director

Critical Criteria

• Exhibits an intimate understanding of the Minds Matter mission to include constituents served as well as the socioeconomic and cultural issues Minds Matter aims to address
• Possesses an undergraduate degree
• Familiarity with project management practices, principles, and tools
• Exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrates skill managing groups and tracking individual performance

While this position does not require teaching experience, we are looking for a driven individual who can apply relevant skills in leading our 12th grade students in this learning experience.