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Offer: Self-Help - Community Science Facilitators- Youth Programs:Rice UniversityJob description:Self-Help - Community Science Facilitators- Youth ProgramsBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPosition DetailsPosition InformationAdvertising Department WATER RESOURCES CENTER Academic Term/Year Fall 2024 Position Title Self-Help - Community Science Facilitators- Youth Programs Posting Number 06403 Position Number 06403 Student Job Category Student - Self-Help Campus Job Number of Vacancies 1 Job Description ECU Department of Water Resources is now accepting applications for Youth Program Facilitators who will lead the 2024-2025 Community Water Corps program. The positions are open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities all over eastern NC. No specialized science background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some practice with water chemistry, ecology, GIS, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is valuable. Review of applications will begin on September 2nd and will continue until the positions are filled. Youth Program Facilitators work with university personnel and individuals from one or more of our partnering communities (Princeville, Greenville, Nags Head, and Hyde County), which range from town leaders to middle and high school students. You will design and implement STEM programming for youth, with an emphasis on how they can use science to deal with local environmental problems of interest. Working with project personnel, facilitators will conduct training sessions, assist with community science programming for youth, assist in designing and implementing youth programming at project sites, and facilitate programming and environmental research activities. As a Youth Programs Facilitator, you will: - Design fun and engaging activities and programs to involve youth in science to benefit their community. - Coordinate with Community Liaisons and partnered community organizations to tailor youth programming to that community and recruit youth participants. - Lead the youth programming activities in your assigned communities. - Provide opportunities for youth to lgain about science and gain some technical expertise. - Encourage youth appreciation for nature through outdoor activities (e.g., kayak trips, walks). - Foster positive mentoring relationships with youth to help support their career goals. - Work with communications staff to create marketing materials on youth programs to share with community members. - Undergo all appropriate training to work with youth and follow best practices for youth safety. - Report to program leaders, community partners, and other project participants. Who can apply? We are seeking for people with the following characteristics: · Enjoys working with youth · Strong interest and commitment to the environment and covering climate issues in NC · A desire to make a difference by working with community members · An capability to take a leadership abilities function in diverse community and team settings · Interest in working with elementary, middle, and high school students · capability to work independently and as part of a team · capability to be self-directed, take initiative and be proactive about tasks · capability to effectively communicate with manager and colleagues any needs and results of their work, verbally and in writing · Detail oriented · Enthusiastic and creative · capability to come to ECU's campus regularly during regular work hours and flexibility to work evenings/weekends for events. Preferred (Majors, practice, GPA, etc.) The positions are open to ECU students older than 18 years old who want to make a difference in communities all over eastern NC. No specialized science background is needed (on the job training will be provided) and students of any major are welcome, though some practice with water chemistry, ecology, GIS, environmental justice, community organizing, or environmental issues is valuable. Driver's License Over 18 years old ECU students at least 9 months from graduation Special Instructions to Applicant In addition to applying through the People Admin , candidates will need to apply through the following link: https://ecu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0liPSdMm2R1TYp0 For more information contact Tara van Niekerk (E-Mail: vanniekerkt24@students.ecu.edu). Please upload resume online Quick Link for Direct Access https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72956 Open Date 07/29/2024 Close Date 09/12/2024 Open Until Filled No Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» What is your anticipated Graduation Date? (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of ReferencesOptional Documents Skills:
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