Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 social enterprise that builds partnerships among industry, education and the community, leading to college and career success for Central Texans, while meeting employers’ needs for a qualified workforce.
Under the supervision of the Velocity Coordinator, the Summer STEM Program Facilitator, supports the planning and execution of Velocity Prep, which engages groups of 20 high school students in four weeks of project-based professional work with an industry client. Currently planned projects include but are not limited to:
- APPSoup, which asks students to design and develop a mobile application focused on a theme.
- ECOAudit, which asks students to develop a business plan for optimizing cost savings and sustainability by conducting a comprehensive water, waste and energy audit on a commercial campus.
- GAMEOn!, which asks students to design and develop web-based video games focused on a theme.
- NANOTech, which asks students to leverage nanotechnology to investigate on-site water quality issues and design a viable, water purification solution for households in the “Las Lomitas” Colonia in Travis County.
- POWERUp, which asks students to design a “MicroGrid System for the Texas Colonias,” capable of producing reliable, off-grid energy for 15 homes along the Texas-Mexico border.
- DESIGNStudio, which asks students to invent innovative solutions to a specific civil engineering and sustainable design challenge. Use CAD, 3D-printing and prototyping, and conduct research to develop a final design and budget planning document for a client.
More complete project descriptions can be found online at www.skillpointalliance.org/velocityprep
Position Description
The Summer STEM Program Facilitator collaborates with the Velocity Coordinator and STEM Programs Coordinator to ensure Velocity Prep program delivery. This position facilitates student work to assure project completion, supervising students at their work site. In turn, the Program Facilitator will gain valuable experience by working directly with an industry client, serving as project manager for a large group and preparing a project summary report.
Required Skills
- Project management skills (effective and efficient communication is critical)
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Some experience working with youth
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
Required Education/Experience
- Currently pursuing or completed a Bachelor of Arts, Science or Masters in a relevant subject area.
Preferred/Additional Skills
- Knowledge of/interest in project topics including solar technology, game design, mobile apps development, energy efficiency, sustainable design,
- Familiarity with the development of a business plan, consulting services
- Interest in youth/education, nonprofits
- Previous project management experience (e.g. student organization leadership)
- Familiarity using a computer assisted drawing (CAD) program, (e.g., Autodesk, Google SketchUp, Adobe)
- Programming Experience (e.g., Flash, Java, HTML5, Unity)
- Possess basic level Photo, Audio and Video editing skills.
See http://www.skillpointalliance.org/summer-stem-program-facilitator-velocity-prep/ for more information.
Compensation
- $1,500 stipend per Velocity Prep
To apply
- Submit a cover letter and resume to lgrossman@skillpointalliance.org
- Apply online via http://bit.ly/1jbO61w