[UH-PROMES] FW: FIRST Senior Mentor Position Posting

[Zerda, Kathy]

From: Cohen, Karen E
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 1:49 PM
To: Zerda, Kathy
Subject: FIRST Senior Mentor Position Posting

Kathy,

Know any good folks (including college students) that might be looking for a part time position?  FIRST has a position open  as a Senior Mentor working in youth robotics?  Please send this to them.

Here's the description.   They will apply through me.   It's a local screening process.

Karen Cohen
University of Houston


FIRST(r) Senior Mentor for Regional Youth Robotics Programs  ~ Houston, Texas



U.S. FIRST, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a part-time position as a Senior Mentor in the Greater Houston Area.  The goal of this position is to recruit and support FIRST teams and events in this region.



Responsibilities and Duties:

*         Help develop teams and provide support for all FIRST Programs including; FIRST(r) Robotics Competition (FRC(r)), FIRST(r)  Tech Challenge (FTC(r)), FIRST(r) LEGO(r) League (FLL(r)), and Junior FIRST(r) LEGO(r) League (Jr.FLL(r))

*         Build relationships with volunteer recruitment resources (nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, companies, and professional associations, etc.)

*         Conduct presentations and facilitate skill-building workshops for potential and current mentors, event volunteers, and teams for all FIRST Programs.

*         Recruit volunteers to serve as FIRST Team Mentors, Coaches, and event volunteers for all FIRST Programs.

*         Work to meet the requirements of an Individual Service Plan (ISP), submit monthly reports and participate in teleconferences and other meetings as assigned.

*         Not a fundraising position



Qualifications and Attributes:

*         Experience as a FIRST volunteer, especially as a Team Mentor with FRC, FLL or FTC, is strongly preferred but not a requirement;

*         Experience in volunteer recruitment, screening, training, motivation and recognition;

*         Experience marketing programs is strongly preferred but not a requirement;

*         Understanding of office and internet technology and the ability to utilize systems;

*         Ability to effectively handle interpersonal situations, including tactfully handling feedback;

*         High energy level, flexible, and self-motivated;

*         Articulate, with a proven ability to write and speak well;

*         Highest level of personal and professional integrity and quality standards;

*         Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse communities.



Specifics:

This position will begin on July 1 and will be a 12 month contract with monthly payment for 10-15 hours per week (flexible hours necessary).  Travel within the Greater Houston Metropolitan Area is required.



How to Apply: Receipt of resumes is being coordinated by the University of Houston.  Letters of application must be received by May 15 for consideration. Send letter of application, resume, two letters of recommendation and a professional writing sample to:

Karen Cohen, Robotics Education & Outreach
University of Houston, College of Technology
304 Technology Building, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77204

Phone:  713-743-1855<tel:713-743-1855>/Fax: 713-743-9619<tel:713-743-9619>/Email:  Core at uh.edu<mailto:Core at uh.edu>


-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: http://bug.egr.uh.edu/pipermail/uh-promes/attachments/20140423/f8f46f02/attachment.html