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NCNMEDD-STEM Santa Fe_Advancing STEM to Promote Equity VISTA

Why are girls, students from low-income communities, and students of color severely under-represented in STEM fields? Some simply label this as an “achievement gap”, placing the blame on the students. STEM Santa Fe was formed based on the premise that this under-representation reflects an “opportunity gap.” Students simply do not have the same access to role models or relevant opportunities to get excited by STEM education or to learn about careers in STEM. STEM Santa Fe is a northern New Mexico’s leader in providing underserved youth an inspiration and a pathway to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) careers. We provide engaging project-based programming with real-world relevance (e.g., one team of students developed an app to help community members navigate the healthcare system). STEM Santa Fe deploys a network of STEM professionals who volunteer to serve as mentors and role models. We collaborate with school districts, higher education institutions and other organizations to reach out to low-income families and to increase diversity in STEM by offering our programs at low to no cost to families. As our project grows we need additional staff to join our team to help build and support our objectives, which include an anti-poverty focus, attention to community empowerment, aim to support capacity building, and search for sustainable solutions.

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Member Duties : The growth and demand for our innovative STEM programming has created a new set of challenges, especially with respect to capacity building and advancing our long-term vision for sustainability. We are seeking a VISTA member to join our team to help us address these challenges. Being part of a team also means learning about the goals and structure of a nonprofit and pitching in various ways as needed. Specific duties of the Vista partner will depend on their skills, interests and career goals. For example, if the partner is fluent in Spanish, they may be active in community engagement and help create a Spanish language version of our newsletter. Other activities include: 1. Helping set up management systems for volunteers and grants (using our management system for donors as a model). 2. Working with the CEO on fundraising and developing grant plans. 3. Helping organize program assessment information for reports. 4. Initiating collaborations with local businesses and organizations.

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Training , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Health Coverage* , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Relocation Allowance .


*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.

Terms : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours , Permits attendance at school during off hours .

Service Areas : Technology , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .

Skills : Fund raising/Grant Writing , Youth Development , Communications , Computers/Technology , Team Work .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
NCNMEDD-STEM Santa Fe_Advancing STEM to Promote Equity VISTA

Program Start/End Date
06/05/2023 - 06/04/2024

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	NEW MEXICO

Accepting Applications
From 03/06/2023 To 12/01/2023

Contact	Lina Germann
466 West San Francisco Street
Santa Fe NM 87501
505-310-4122
lina.germann@stemsantafe.org
www.stemsantafe.org/

Listing ID	114721


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