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GHCC/ Maryland Science Olympiad - Expansion Coordinator

The Johns Hopkins University Center for Educational Outreach (CEO) was established to develop educational and outreach programs directed towards underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Maryland Science Olympiad (MSO) is a tournament based STEM after-school program that provides underserved, disadvantaged city schools a proven successful STEM after-school enrichment program. Nationally, there are 150,000 students and a 30-year history. The long term goal is to have students aspire to better paying STEM jobs in the future allowing them to rise out of poverty. Baltimore students feedback was 100% said they like science and math more or love it after the event, 76% said they would consider STEM careers, and 94% want to do it again. We are restarting momentum in Baltimore, disseminating the lower cost resources and training, and building strong partnerships. This year through recruiting with our stronger school district partnering, we went from 7 to 12 teams. To make this into an operationally sustainable program, we need committed partnerships and processes. The VISTA member is key in the interaction among the partners, the MSO operations and the various processes. This position is sponsored by Greater Homewood Community Corporation (GHCC) in Baltimore, MD; and the VISTA member will serve with MSO in Baltimore, MD. GHCC serves as the VISTA Project Sponsor to more than 20 nonprofit, government, and community organizations throughout Baltimore City and Maryland. Established in 1969 to help neighborhoods become safer, better places to live, GHCC's mission is to build and strengthen vibrant urban communities. GHCC will provide support to MSO and the VISTA member throughout the year, including recruitment, training, professional development opportunities, and resources.

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Member Duties : The VISTA for Maryland Science Olympiad (MSO) will strengthen and support the project goal of starting up MSO STEM after-school teams in 5 additional Baltimore City Public School (BCPS) middle schools and continue strengthening the existing teams. The VISTA will: 1) Implement training and coaching sessions; 2) Develop STEM activity kits together with existing activity experts; 3) Find STEM resources on the internet or handouts (for teams without computer access); 4) Plan the MSO Parent Workshop sessions; 5) Strengthen ties to the schools and parents, and the university volunteer pool; 6) Collaborate with industry to locate skilled volunteers in an organized process.

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


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

Terms : None

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

Skills : Team Work , Community Organization , Youth Development , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Education .



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SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps VISTA

Program
GHCC/ Maryland Science Olympiad - Expansion Coordinator

Program Start/End Date
07/24/2015 - 07/23/2016

Work Schedule	Full Time

Education level
College graduate

Age Requirement
Minimum: 18 Maximum: None

Program Locations	MARYLAND Washington/Baltimore

Accepting Applications
From 03/30/2015 To 05/15/2015

Contact	Lily Ross
3503 N Charles St
Baltimore MD 21218
410-261-3618
lross@greaterhomewood.org
greaterhomewood.org

Listing ID	59965


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