Academy - To+: College & Career Pathways Workshop Facilitator; Morehouse

About SMASH SMASH aims to build a strong STEM workforce through academic learning and experiential engagement for high school and college students. We empower dedicated students in STEM fields through intensive education, rigorous coursework, and access to resources, aiming to cultivate success in college and careers. Our vision is to create a STEM ecosystem where every student can thrive in the global economy.

By providing opportunities, we seek to enrich our communities and workplaces with well-prepared, competitive leaders.

SMASH is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization operating under the umbrella of the Kapor Center family of organizations.

Reporting to the Program Director, the To + Through:
College & Career Pathways Workshop Facilitator will play an integral role in delivering and sustaining the transformative learning experience that SMASH Scholars need to pursue, persist, and succeed in STEM and technology careers. Workshop Facilitators will facilitate one workshop per day, guiding a group of around 15-25 scholars through exploring STEM career pathways, building technical identity, and developing professional skills.

College & Career Pathways provides scholars with vital knowledge and skills needed to navigate STEM education and career opportunities. In the course, scholars will explore topics such as various STEM career paths, building STEM identity, developing public speaking skills, strengthening community connections, and selecting relevant college programs. Activities are delivered in an engaging and meaningful manner that pays special attention to scholars from historically underrepresented backgrounds in tech, with a focus on building confidence and community in STEM.

This is a 2-week assignment, with an additional commitment of training prior to launch, and a close out day after SMASH Academy. Facilitators will need to embrace and model flexibility, adaptability, and a solution-oriented mindset. The role has a virtual component; staff should have their own computer with webcam, speaker, and microphone for video conferencing (e.g., Zoom, Google Hangouts, Cisco Webex), reliable Internet (at least 25 Mbps), and a quiet workspace.

If you cannot provide your own equipment, please speak with your Program Director.

You must be available for all training and program dates.

Onboarding: 5.30.2026 (National, Virtual)

Staff Training: 6.1.2026 – 6.5.2026 (Virtual)

6.12.2026 (Site-specific, In-Person)

SMASH Academy: 6.15.2026 – 7.2.2026 (Site-specific, In-Person)

Virtual Close Out: 7.2.2026

• Attend Training (see dates above)
• Adhere to the structure of curriculum provided by SMASH
• Facilitate To + Through Workshop Sessions
  • 1.5hr sessions 3 days/week (M, W,
    
    F)
  • Alternate between whole group, small group, and individual facilitation
  • Facilitate learning through inquiry
  • Adequately prep for sessions by reviewing material
  • Take attendance and communicate absences with Program Director and/or Program Coordinator
  • Guide conversation between participants, ensuring all voices are heard
  • Manage the space to ensure outcomes are met for the day and that the group is on track relative to larger outcomes and goals for the summer
• Continuously assess scholar learning, provide feedback, and pivot as needed
• Communicate and reflect with co-facilitators to ensure activities are aligned and outcomes are met
• Log student achievement data on a weekly basis
• Attend Weekly Staff Meetings (1hr/week)
• Attend Staff Closeout
• Ensure Completion of Deliverables (e.g., log pre + post assessment scores, attendance, staff surveys, final inventory, etc.)

• Collaboration:
  
  Exceptional listening, communication, and presentation skills; excellent time management and organizational skills; timeliness and dependability; courageously candid when facing difficult conversations
• Relationship Building:
  Welcome and embrace individual differences; humility; patience; ability to listen to multiple perspectives; restorative approach to relationship building and conflict resolution
• Problem Solving:
  Remain curious, innovative, iterative, and quickly pivot as needed; data-based decision making
• Resilience:
  Growth mindset; adaptability; reflection to ensure outcomes are met

• Commitment to SMASH’s mission; willingness to embrace goals/values
• Demonstrated experience co-facilitating workshops with 15-25 participants (preferably at high school level)
• Belief that ALL scholars are capable of growing and achieving as learners
• Experience adopting and adapting to new technologies via self-guidance and video tutorials
• Results-driven; ability to overcome obstacles to meet goals and deliverables
• Knowledge of 21st Century skills
• Demonstrated effectiveness working with low-income, first-generation college youth of color in diverse fields
• Desire to teach with technology and improve technological skills as needed
• Willingness to be self-reflective about teaching philosophy and practice
• Excellent management skills; openness to various/new…