SMASH Academy - To+: CS Pathways Workshop Facilitator; Berkeley

Overview

At SMASH, we aim 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.

This is a pivotal time for SMASH as SMASH builds on the success of our programs. Working at SMASH is about rapid growth, grit, personal commitment, accountability, and courage to challenge the status quo. If you have what it takes to change the STEM landscape, we want to hear from you.

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.

As this role has a virtual component, we expect staff to provide the following -- their own personal computer (desktop or laptop) that has a working webcam, speaker and microphone for video conferencing capabilities (i.e. Zoom, Google Hangouts, Cisco Webex); reliable Internet connection (at least 25 Mbps download speed); and quiet work space for virtual programming. If you cannot provide your own equipment, please speak with your Program Director.

All staff and scholars will be required to comply with the SMASH COVID-19 policy for in-person programming. Currently, staff working in-person are expected to test at least once each week they are working in-person with colleagues. Additionally, we encourage testing before and after in-person company and non-company sponsored events and travel. All staff and scholars must also comply with any site specific COVID-19 requirements.

Site specific requirements will be shared as they become available and are subject to change. If a quarantine mandate is enforced by local government, university, or SMASH, all SMASH Academy programming will be held virtually.

SMASH reserves the right to revise, delete, and add to its COVID-19 policy at any time, with or without notice. Nothing in the SMASH COVID-19 policy creates a contract or changes the nature of the at-will employment relationship.

You must be available for all training and program dates.

• Onboarding 6.27.2026 (National, Virtual)
• Staff Training 6.29.2026 - 7.2.2026 (Virtual)
• 7.10.2026 (Site-specific, In-Person)
• 7.13.2026 - 7.24.2026 (Site-specific, In-Person)
• Virtual Close Out 7.30.2026

• 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…