Title: STEM Program Specialist

Reports to: STEM Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Earnings: $17 - $20 per hour 

Make a difference and be part of our mission to improve the lives of youth and families!

This position is responsible for age-appropriate STEM program delivery to youth ages 4 to 18. During the summer, the position is Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Some Fridays and extended days are required and will be notified ahead of time, working 20 – 25 hours per week. Time frame and hours are flexible as the STEM schedule is site dependent. The position is for the summer with the opportunity to become year-round.

The position is not eligible for benefits however all COA staff have Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Retirement Plan benefits.

Fingerprints and references required for pre-hire.

Main Job Responsibilities

• Facilitate high quality program STEM programming that meet COA’s mission, philosophy, standards and goals
• Record and analyze data from events, sessions, surveys, etc.
• Plan and participate in STEM events such as the STEM expos, camp, field trips, and community outreach and nights
• Manage youth behavior through positive reinforcement, redirection, and progressive discipline as per COA philosophy
• Model appropriate behavior at all times
• Maintain accurate and complete records as required
• Perform other duties as assigned by STEM program coordinator

Qualifications & Experience

• High School diploma/GED
• Some college experience with science, technology, engineering, and/or math education
• Must be at least 20 years old with valid Wisconsin driver’s license and an acceptable driving record and a mode of transportation to get to and transport materials site to site
• Minimum of one year of experience running at least one structured activity for low-income, at-risk youth
• Philosophical compatibility with COA youth work methods and strong youth management skills
• Excellent verbal and good written communication skills
• Patience, positive attitude, and cultural competency.

• Must be computer literate: able to use Word to create, edit and format documents and flyers as well as Excel to enter in and manipulate data.

• The physical requirements are the ability to sit and stand for long periods of time and the ability to move/run, i.e. to physically engage with the youth and actively participate in programming