PODS909: Field Trips Coordinator

JerseySTEM, Inc. • ,

4d • Remote

About The Position

JerseySTEM is looking for volunteers to support our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls. Help us plan exciting field trips for students to explore science in the real world. You’ll reach out to companies, museums, and STEM spaces to set up visits. Perfect for anyone who enjoys planning fun, educational experiences. Your typical JerseySTEM week involves (illustrative): ~ 1 hour/day
Daily: Check Email, Forward Email, Answer questions by Email for 15mn-30mn
Monday: Meet with the Curriculum Team to discuss current venues/opportunities
Tuesday: Research new venues, make a few phone calls to enquire about a venue
Wednesday: Draft email to teacher/school administrator about an incoming fields trip for their students; make sure paperwork in place; permission slips,...
Thursday: Draft a request for Quote from specific venues
Friday: Have 1:1 call with the JerseySTEM Corporate Development team
No Travel or in-person required, unless interested.

Requirements

• Enjoy planning fun, educational experiences.
• Ability to commit approximately six flexible hours per week for a minimum of six months.
• Access to email for daily communication.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in travel or in-person activities (optional).

Responsibilities

• Reach out to companies, museums, and STEM spaces to set up visits for students.
• Plan exciting field trips for students to explore science in the real world.
• Check email, forward emails, and answer questions by email daily.
• Meet with the Curriculum Team to discuss current venues/opportunities.
• Research new venues and make phone calls to inquire about venues.
• Draft emails to teachers/school administrators about incoming field trips.
• Ensure paperwork and permission slips are in place.
• Draft requests for quotes from specific venues.
• Have 1:1 calls with the JerseySTEM Corporate Development team.

Benefits

• Pro-bono (unpaid) position.
• Opportunity to improve access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls.
• Contribute professional skills and leverage networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.
• Flexible hours.
• Refundable $100 deposit after six months of active membership (exemptions for educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed