Kids in Tech Comm Engagement Coord (SCI AmeriCorps) Job at AmeriCorps
Giving kids the skills they need to succeed in the 21st century and beyond, Kids in Tech’s mission is to educate, excite, and empower youth to utilize technology and foster a lifelong interest that will aid in their educational and employment possibilities. At Kids in Tech, the SCI AmeriCorps Member will need to (essential): -Commit to Full-Time service in local communities with diverse residents; Serve in-person for some or all service activities; Participate fully in all SCI AmeriCorps orientations and trainings; Participate fully in KIT trainings, resulting in industry-approved certifications; Mentor youth (ages 8-14) in Lowell and/or Boston public schools as an after-school KIT Tech Club junior instructor in STEM subjects; Help lead weekly meetings and activities of after-school Tech Clubs; Assist with recruiting, training, organizing, and mobilizing volunteers; Liaise between KIT and Lowell and Boston Public Schools to coordinate Tech Club activities; Have a strong work ethic with collaboration and time management skills; Be able to read and write fluently in English; Complete a Social Capital Youth Project for Kids in Tech’s youth enrichment programming. In addition, Kids in Tech would prefer the SCI AmeriCorps Member (marginal): -Have an expressed interest / experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM); Be willing to learn various coding languages (CSS, HTML, Python, etc.) and/or other tech subjects; Be curious, patient, and excited to support STEM programs for youth while developing own skills; Have prior experience managing youth; Have prior experience event planning and/or creating systems; Be familiar with social media, Google Suite, Microsoft Office; Have strong organizational, research and problem-solving skills; Be bilingual in English and Spanish (and/or another language).
Member Duties : Members implement capacity building activities that increase volunteer participation, and provide leadership training and community service opportunities for youth. Member Benefits Include: - Receive a Taxable Stipend up to $23,000/year, paid bi-weekly; Earn a Federal Education Award worth up to $6,895 upon successful completion of service; 40-hour SCI Member Training Program: professional development training in Volunteer Management, Building Social Capital, Community Outreach, Youth Development, Project Management, and DEI; Eligible for Free Healthcare at a no-cost premium; Can receive Student Loan Forbearance during active service
Program Benefits : Stipend , Training , Childcare assistance if eligible , Education award upon successful completion of service , Health Coverage .
Terms :
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Technology , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .
Technology , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .
Skills :
Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work .
Teaching/Tutoring , General Skills , Youth Development , Team Work .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
Kids in Tech Comm Engagement Coord (SCI AmeriCorps)
Program Start/End Date
09/01/2023 - 06/30/2024
Work Schedule
Full Time
Education level
High school diploma/GED
Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: 99
Program Locations
MASSACHUSETTS Boston
Accepting Applications
From 04/03/2023 To 06/03/2023
Contact
SCI AmeriCorps
165M New Boston St
Woburn MA 01801
781-935-2244
socialcapitalinc.org/
Listing ID
118773
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