STEM Specialist

Girl Scouts · Peninsula

FULL TIME

Job Description

Casual/Flexible position, up to 20 hours/week

$20.00/hour based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY

The STEM Specialist is a casual position that facilitates program sessions to youth in grades K-12. STEM Specialists work in partnership with the Girl Experience Department, volunteers, and staff to implement and oversee the delivery of high quality, technical STEM program experiences. Specialists also assist with the collection and tracking of necessary program documentation and evaluation pieces as required by the program.

Program needs are assigned on a session-by-session basis. STEM Specialists can work the shifts that they are qualified for and that fit their schedules up to 20 hours per week.

Most STEM programs will fall into one of the following categories

Field Trips- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM during the school year.

STEM Summer Camps- Monday- Friday 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM or 12:30 PM - 4:30 PM.

Weekend Workshops- Saturday or Sunday, 3-hour blocks within the window of 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM.

Evening Experiences- Tuesday-Saturday within the window of 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM.

Most STEM programs will take place at one of these locations

GSNEO STEM Center of Excellence, 6751 Akron Peninsula Rd. Peninsula, OH 44264

Girl Scout DreamLab, 5255 Detroit Rd. Sheffield, OH 44054

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES

Commit to a minimum of two (2) shifts per month.

Have the ability to attend quarterly Friday meetings.

Facilitate high-level, technical STEM programs throughout the GSNEO council jurisdiction, including by not limited to Girl Scout members and school aged children.

Use contemporary Girl Scout program content to deliver STEM programs in a variety of settings, including troop support, special events, and camp.

Trains on and utilize special STEM-related equipment, 3D printers, laser and vinyl cutters, power tools, telescopes, electronics, robots, coding tools, biology and chemistry equipment, etc.

Maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment, delivery to program sites, and routine maintenance.

Record and report data on attendance and programmatic outcomes as required.

Maintain a clean and organized workspace, including daily cleaning after programs.

Additional responsibilities assigned by management.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Formal STEM Education and/or a combination of work-related experience of 2-4 years.

Record of successful youth program facilitation preferred.

Computer literacy and technical knowledge of software programs such as Microsoft Office suite.

Experience in at least one of the following areas

Digital Fabrication- 3D printing, laser cutting, vinyl cutting, etc. and relevant software.
Robotics and Coding- Lego Robotics, Ozobot, Sphero, DoBot, MakeyMakey, Microbit, etc.
Electronics – paper circuits, simple circuits, soldering, etc.
Engineering- building bridges, towers, wind turbines, etc.
Astronomy- Telescopes, Star Lab, etc.
Ecology- nature and environmental programs and projects.
Sciences- Hands on experiments in Biology and/or Chemistry.
Woodworking – power tools, design, etc.
Maker/STEAM – button making, sticker printing, tie dye, book binding, etc.

Ability to learn additional software specific to the position.

Strong human relations skills such as classroom management, leadership, and relationship building

Ability to communicate the written and spoken word with tact, diplomacy, and/or authority when necessary

Ability to meet travel requirements, including evenings and weekends

Ability to pay close attention to detail and maintain confidentiality

Ability to troubleshoot equipment maintenance

Comfortable working independently as well as with a team

Commitment to inclusiveness.

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Current Girl Scout membership

Successfully complete a background check

Valid driver’s license; proof of insurance and access to insured vehicle in working condition

Company	Girl Scouts
Location	Peninsula
Type	FULL TIME
Niche	Education, Training, and Library Occupations

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