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2015 VolunteerIowa: New Opp. STEM Program Coordinator
 
 
 
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) skills are vital for Iowa youth to develop in order to prepare them for future college and career readiness. New Opportunities, with the help of an AmeriCorps VISTA service member, will expand our mentoring opportunities in Sac County to include engagement with STEM professionals. Mentoring is especially important in rural Iowa where our youth have been identified as at higher risk for engaging in underage and binge drinking. The New Opportunities STEM VISTA Project will create mentoring relationships that support Sac County youth as they develop healthy lifetime habits as well as skills for college and careers. The VISTA Project will engage community STEM professionals in an “expert committee” to advise New Opportunities on approaches to outreach, education, and community support. The VISTA member will have the opportunity to develop sustainable programming materials as well as data collection methods to tell the story of STEM mentoring in Sac County to potential funders. The New Opportunities STEM Program Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA will serve as a part of the Volunteer Iowa Students and Veterans AmeriCorps VISTA Program. The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service (Volunteer Iowa) is a state agency whose mission is to improve lives, strengthen communities, and foster civic engagement through service and volunteering. Through our statewide Volunteer Iowa Students AmeriCorps VISTA Program we will seek to create a climate where economically disadvantaged students are provided the tools needed for academic success. AmeriCorps VISTA members with our program will have the benefit of a statewide support network of Volunteer Iowa staff, Commissioners, National Service Programs, and fellow AmeriCorps VISTA members. Members will receive ongoing training, support, networking, and professional development opportunities.
 
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Member Duties : The New Opportunities STEM Program Coordinator AmeriCorps VISTA will serve in Sac City, IA and will work closely with the Prevention Director to develop and implement STEM programming for youth mentoring programs across Sac County. The VISTA position responsibilities include the following main objectives: establish an expert STEM committee of community members; recruit STEM mentors and volunteers; develop STEM curriculum and data collection methods; and support fundraising initiatives. These objectives will be met sequentially throughout the VISTA’s service year and with the support of New Opportunities staff. The VISTA member should have strong interpersonal, presentation, and organizational skills with a desire to engage stakeholders. Must be able to work independently while maintaining a team approach.
 
Program Benefits : Training ,  Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend ,  Living Allowance ,  Childcare assistance if eligible ,  Relocation Allowance . 
 
 
*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit https://americorps.gov/members-volunteers/vista/benefits.
 
Terms :
None
 
Service Areas :
Community and Economic Development ,  Children/Youth ,  Education ,  Community Outreach . 
 
Skills :
Education ,  Computers/Technology ,  Team Work ,  Non-Profit Management ,  Communications ,  Public Speaking ,  Writing/Editing ,  Community Organization ,  Fine Arts/Crafts ,  Fund raising/Grant Writing ,  Business/Entrepreneur ,  Leadership ,  Recruitment ,  Youth Development ,  Social Services ,  General Skills ,  Teaching/Tutoring . 
 
 
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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA
Program
2015 VolunteerIowa: New Opp. STEM Program Coordinator
Program Start/End Date
04/13/2015  -   04/16/2016
Work Schedule Full Time
Education level
College graduate
Age Requirement
Minimum:  18    Maximum:  None
Program Locations IOWA  
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From  01/28/2015  To  03/06/2015 
Contact Daniel Mills
200 E Grand Ave
Des Moines   IA   50309
515-725-1224
daniel.mills@iowa.gov
www.volunteeriowa.org
Listing ID 58780

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