What are the responsibilities and job description for the AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP) position at AmeriCorps?
The clubs meet weekly, 1.5 hours/session, throughout the school year to work through the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curriculum, which has been vetted by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and aligns with Common Core standards. At the end of the first 11 weeks, teams showcase their acquired skills and knowledge in a friendly competition. They will also lead the STEM Robotics Competition team as they participate in local/regional tournaments in the fall. Additionally, the AmeriCorps STEM Robotics Clubs Facilitator mentors up to 8 high school seniors (College Preparation and Civic Engagement) students throughout the school year.
Member Duties : Plan and conduct after-school Robotics Club activities. Prepare, administer, and report results of pre- and post-surveys to measure students’ progress. Maintain inventory and keep robotics laptops, curriculum software, and robot kits in working order. Train and support ELP STEM Robotics volunteers. Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies. Plan and conduct a robotics competition at the end of the program. Serve one-on-one with high school seniors to mentor them through the college, financial aid, and scholarship application process on a weekly basis, during the full academic year. Assist with the organization of youth events. Assist with ELP marketing and outreach efforts (students, mentors, and volunteers). Engage community partners in supporting ELP activities, including middle and high school administrators as well as college admissions staff.
Program Benefits : Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend .
Terms :
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Car recommended .
Service Areas :
Children/Youth , Technology , Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Education .
Children/Youth , Technology , Entrepreneur/Business , Community Outreach , Community and Economic Development , Education .
Skills :
Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Recruitment , General Skills , Education , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Community Organization , Counseling .
Communications , Teaching/Tutoring , Recruitment , General Skills , Education , Writing/Editing , Public Speaking , Computers/Technology , Youth Development , Team Work , Conflict Resolution , Leadership , Community Organization , Counseling .
SUMMARY
Program Type:
AmeriCorps State / National
Program
AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP)
Program Start/End Date
09/21/2026 - 08/31/2027
Work Schedule
Part Time
Education level
Associates degree (AA)
Age Requirement
Minimum: 20 Maximum: 65
Program Locations
VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore
Languages
English
Accepting Applications
From 07/27/2026 To 08/14/4046
Contact
Joy Harvey
2110 Washington Blvd.
Arlington VA 22204
301-710-4277
americorps@edu-futuro.org
www.edu-futuro.org
Listing ID
130344
Benefits:
Job Training, Professional Development, Sick Leave