Open Position —
Girls Science Club Coordinator

We are seeking energetic and qualified candidates to coordinate our
Girls Science Clubs

You will join a dynamic, creative team of educators, artists, and scientists to bring vital after school programs to an underserved population of Berkshire county students, building a learning community and supporting girls from third to twelfth grade as they engage with STEAM activities in Pittsfield, Lee, Richmond, Great Barrington, and Sheffield. This is a 20 hour/ week position and you will need to provide your own transportation to program sites around the county. Flying Cloud Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Responsibilities

• Run GSC after school programs; intentionally create a learning community of participants; support and guide mentors in planning and implementing activities; organize culminating showcases.

• Recruit, supervise, and direct the work of high school mentors who work in the elementary school Girls Science Clubs (GSC).

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with participants’ family members, visiting STEM professionals, community partners, and participating school faculty members.

• Conduct pre- and post- assessments on the program’s efficacy; participate in program evaluations and strategy sessions

• Document program sessions

• Participate in Flying Cloud Institute staff meetings and trainings, attend weekly supervision meetings with the Young Women In Science Director.

Qualifications

• Have or are working towards relevant Bachelor’s degree: ideally in science, art, psychology, or education

• Previous experience working with young people

• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities

• Excellent writing and analytical skills

• Experience using G-suite and Excel a plus

Organizational Values and Culture

At Flying Cloud Institute, we inspire young people and educators through dynamic experiences with art and science that ignite their creativity. Our Young Women in Science program helps close the gender gap in STEM education and open up career opportunities for girls and young women by giving them direct experience with engineering challenges, hands-on science exploration, and student-led inquiry projects. We connect program participants to women STEM professionals and artists who conduct experiments and lead programs with the girls. We train and hire high school students to mentor the girls in our elementary and middle school programs, building up their identity as capable, curious, and courageous scientists and artists. Our team members are passionate about learning, creating, exploring, and building a future for the next generation of
women STEM professionals. If you have a growth mindset, care about young people, and want to come learn and explore with us, you are probably a great fit for FCI!

Salary: $15-17/ hour
Position starts August 26, 2019.
Application open until position is filled.

To apply please email a resume and letter of interest to admin@flyingcloudinstitute.org or mail to:

Flying Cloud Institute
352 Main Street, Ste. 212
Great Barrington, MA 01230