Stories & STEAM Programmer

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Purpose of Volunteer Position: Assist the Program Coordinator in creating the monthly Stories & STEAM programming for the museum

Number of hours: 2-10 hours per month

Location: In person & remote

Reports to: Currently, the Executive Director

Works Closely with: The Executive Director, Board President and all program volunteers

Volunteer Responsibilities:

• Create a calendar with the monthly themes for Stories & STEAM
• Create the curriculum for each month that will include books, dance/movement, an arts and craft, and a science activity that fits each theme
• Stick to the Stories & STEAM budget
• Make a new budget request by the August board meeting for the following fiscal year
• Secure snack sponsors for the program
• Work with the Facebook coordinator to get events up and advertise the event page
• Work with the marketing volunteers to spread the word about Stories & STEAM
• Consider bringing in special guests to read during Stories & STEAM
• Run the actual program if interested, otherwise coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator to make sure someone is running the program
• Be a part of the Programs Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month

Volunteer Requirements/Working Conditions:

• Must live in Colorado Springs and be able to come to PPCM
• Understand and promote PPCM’s mission
• Be a part of the Programs Committee and be able to meet in person or Zoom 1x a month
• Be an ambassador for PPCM
• Help to educate the community about PPCM

Recommended Volunteer Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years or older
• Experience in the Education, Early Childhood and/or Curriculum fields is a plus
• Curriculum design experience a plus
• Knowledge of Google Calendars a plus
• Working knowledge of databases and MS Office (especially Excel)
• Able to communicate effectively with diverse people
• Excellent organizational and team coordination abilities
• A pleasant, outgoing personality
• Bilingual would be a plus