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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Cohen, Karen E <br><b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, April 23, 2014 1:49 PM<br><b>To:</b> Zerda, Kathy<br><b>Subject:</b> FIRST Senior Mentor Position Posting<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Kathy, <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal>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. <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Here’s the description. They will apply through me. It’s a local screening process.<span style='color:#1F497D'> </span><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Karen Cohen<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>University of Houston<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><b><u>FIRST® Senior Mentor for Regional Youth Robotics Programs ~ Houston, Texas</u></b><o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><b>Responsibilities and Duties: </b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Help develop teams and provide support for all FIRST Programs including; FIRST® Robotics Competition (FRC®), FIRST® Tech Challenge (FTC®), FIRST® LEGO® League (FLL®), and Junior FIRST® LEGO® League (Jr.FLL®)<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Build relationships with volunteer recruitment resources (nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, companies, and professional associations, etc.) <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Conduct presentations and facilitate skill-building workshops for potential and current mentors, event volunteers, and teams for all FIRST Programs. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Recruit volunteers to serve as FIRST Team Mentors, Coaches, and event volunteers for all FIRST Programs. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Work to meet the requirements of an Individual Service Plan (ISP), submit monthly reports and participate in teleconferences and other meetings as assigned. <o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Not a fundraising position<o:p></o:p></p><p style='text-indent:.5in'> <o:p></o:p></p><p><b>Qualifications and Attributes: </b><o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Experience as a FIRST volunteer, especially as a Team Mentor with FRC, FLL or FTC, is strongly preferred but not a requirement;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Experience in volunteer recruitment, screening, training, motivation and recognition;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Experience marketing programs is strongly preferred but not a requirement;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Understanding of office and internet technology and the ability to utilize systems;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Ability to effectively handle interpersonal situations, including tactfully handling feedback;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>High energy level, flexible, and self-motivated;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Articulate, with a proven ability to write and speak well;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Highest level of personal and professional integrity and quality standards;<o:p></o:p></p><p style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-family:Symbol'>·</span><span style='font-size:7.0pt'> </span>Cross-cultural sensitivity and experience working with diverse communities.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><b>Specifics:</b><o:p></o:p></p><p>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.<o:p></o:p></p><p> <o:p></o:p></p><p><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>How to Apply: </span></strong><strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>Receipt of resumes is being coordinated by the University of Houston. </span></strong><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>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:</span><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Karen Cohen, Robotics Education & Outreach<br>University of Houston, College of Technology<br>304 Technology Building, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77204 </span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span style='font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Phone: <a href="tel:713-743-1855" target="_blank">713-743-1855</a>/Fax: <a href="tel:713-743-9619" target="_blank">713-743-9619</a>/Email: <a href="mailto:Core@uh.edu" target="_blank">Core@uh.edu</a></span></b><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></body></html>