Location: Hillsboro,WV, USA
High Rocks First2
The first two years of college are a critical barrier in STEM career pathways, particularly if your parents haven't gone to college or you are an underrepresented minority in the STEM fields. The First2 Network is part of the National Science Foundation INCLUDES community, a National Science Foundation initiative to increase STEM innovation in our country. An AmeriCorps member placed in First2 would help to mentor first-generation and other underrespented students who are majoring in STEM, coordinate student activities, recruit students, and engage stakeholders around the state. While working directly with students, a First2 AmeriCorps members will also work with community members across the state to both better serve these students and to help improve systems and practices so that we better serve these students in West Virginia. Further help on this page can be found by clicking here.
Member Duties : An AmeriCorps member placed in First2 would help to mentor first-generation and other underrespented students who are majoring in STEM, coordinate student activities, recruit students, and engage stakeholders around the state. While working directly with students, a First2 AmeriCorps members will also work with community members across the state to both better serve these students and to help improve systems and practices so that we better serve these students in West Virginia. Year Round Student Team Leaders within the First2 Network play a crucial role in organizing, executing, and mentoring various onboarding, orientation, leadership activities, and community engagement. This position requires proactive individuals with strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills to support new students, institutional team members, and the broader STEM community
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .
Terms :
Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .
Service Areas :
Education .
Skills :
Team Work , Communications , General Skills , Teaching/Tutoring , Youth Development , Leadership , Education , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Recruitment .