Tech Club Instructor and Volunteer Coordinator

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with leading the meetings and activities of after-school Tech Clubs two to four times a week
• Recruit, organize, and mobilize new volunteers for after-school programming
• Take a leadership role in student recruitment for Tech Club participation
• Help coordinate Tech Club activities with Lowell Public Schools
• Serve as a full member of the KIT team, attending staff and program team meetings.
• Complete a minimum of 750 hours of service, serving through June 24, 2023.
• Attend a minimum of 6 Commonwealth Corps trainings and service events held by MSA post orientation
• Participate in a minimum of 30 minutes of MSA-related activities each week. This may include filling out timesheets, completing a bi-monthly reflection or check-in, or other MSA-related tasks or activities

Marginal Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with KIT Curriculum Writer to refine the Tech Club curricula
• Assist in developing relationships with potential new host sites and establishment of new Tech Clubs
• Assist in the planning of Tech Club field trips and career days
• Train in the use SAYO-Y to collect data on our student participants’ experience with the Tech Club program
• Assist in developing relationships with local businesses and professionals willing to host Tech Club field trips and participate in career days
• Be part of the greater Commonwealth Corps community, including participating in cross-site learning groups, writing a short profile for the CC newsletter, connecting with other members on our online platforms, and attending optional social/service events.

Lowell, MA

• Stipend of $550 semi-monthly while in service, up to $11,550, minus taxes and withholdings;
• Member assistance program, including unlimited, confidential, 24/7, phone counseling services and up to three free, in-person counseling sessions, plus a lot more;
• Completion award of up to $2000 upon successful completion of service, minus taxes and withholdings;
• Reimbursement for outside training or professional development opportunities relevant to member’s service and/or goals (Up to $100; Dependent on approval from MSA)
• Monthly MBTA pass;
• Training from KIT in curriculum design and pedagogy
• Support toward recognized professional certification in in-demand coding languages (e.g. CSS, HTML, Python), if applicable;
• Extensive training from MSA with a diversity, equity and inclusion focus and other professional development opportunities,
• Limited reimbursement for travel to Corps-wide MSA-sponsored activities;
• Internet reimbursement up to $50/month while required to complete some service from home;
• Limited travel reimbursement from their host site for certain service-related travel away from their usual service location, according to KIT policy;
• A daily (5 days/week) lunch per diem from KIT;
• Mental Health/Personal Day once per month counting towards 4 hours;
• The opportunity for at least 5 days of planned absences (may include holidays; does not count toward hours requirement)
• Please note that receipt of these stipends/benefits may impact an individual’s eligibility for certain public benefits.

You must be:

• A Massachusetts resident (see guidelines here) with legal authorization to work in the United States
• 18 years of age at minimum (member age range is 18 – 70+ years old)
• Excited to give back to your community and interested in developing your skills and gaining new professional experiences
• Able to balance service internship commitments with personal commitments in a sustainable way
• Able to read and write fluently in English
• Have an express interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)
• Willing to learn various coding languages (CSS, HTML, Python, etc.) and/or other tech subjects
• Curious, patient, and excited to support programs for children aged 8-14 in various STEM subjects that instill an enthusiastic lifetime love of learning

It would also be great if you:

• Have experience managing young children
• Have prior experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, and/or Math
• Have a working knowledge of any coding languages (e.g., CSS, HTML, Python, etc.)
• Have some experience with Microsoft Office
• Speak a language other than English, especially Spanish -- multi-lingual candidates are encouraged to apply