Young Women in Science Coordinator

# Young Women in Science Coordinator Flying Cloud Institute Where Science Meets Art###

Job Description Flying Cloud Institute (FCI) seeks a dedicated and inspiring educator to lead after school Girls Science Clubs and Summer programs, working with and leading a team of educators around the county. FCI is a dynamic, small nonprofit committed to inspiring the natural curiosity of children through real world science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM) investigations that inspire creativity.
The Young Women in Science Coordinator plans and delivers weekly after school Girls Science Clubs, an annual STEM Summer Intensive, and year-round Youth Mentorship programs as well as supervising and supporting a team of after school Club Leaders. Depending on availability and candidates' preferences, the Coordinator position can be a part time or full time role. You will need to provide your own transportation to program sites around the county.

This position will work in partnership with local school districts, artists, teachers, STEM professionals, and nonprofit organizations to deliver meaningful experiences to youth. Most duties occur on weekdays with very occasional weekend or evening programs.

• Run three after school Girls Science Clubs a week during the school year;  
• Plan and implement dynamic and authentic STEM activities in the form of hands-on science investigations  and engineering challenges for youth in grades 3-8;  
• Recruit, support, and supervise Club Leaders and Youth Mentors;  
• Recruit STEM professionals as volunteer presenters;  
• Communicate with school and district staff to recruit Club members, reserve space for programs,  communicate with families and caregivers, etc;  
• Work with Executive Director to prepare grant proposals and reports for YWIS programs;  
• Run program evaluation in the form of pre- and post-program assessment surveys, focus groups, and  observations;  
• Build and maintain positive relations with schools, administrators, teachers, families, funders, teaching artists,  and volunteers.

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Job Location:

Great Barrington, MAJob Category:

Direct Service

Employment Type:

Full Time Salary Information:$50,000 - $54,000
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