IMPACT Summer Mentor (Temporary Part-Time)

Frost Science • Miami, FL

1d • $16

About The Position

Upward Bound Math and Science (UBMS) is a program created and funded by the U.S. Department of Education. As a designated UBMS Center, the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science seeks to strengthen the math and science skills of underserved, first-generation high-school students and to encourage them to pursue postsecondary degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. From June 22, 2026, to July 31, 2026, Frost Science will host the summer component of its UBMS program: Integrated Marine Program and College Training (IMPACT). This six-week immersion covers a wide variety of STEM related topics with a Marine Science theme. Mentors are individuals who are problem solvers, team players and proficient in the topics covered. Serving primarily as facilitators of existing program curricula, mentors will deliver virtual hands-on exploratory science activities and lead off-site excursions. The following is the required time commitment for the position. Full availability for a training week from June 15 th to June 19 th Full availability for the 6-week duration of the program, June 22 nd July 31 st

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years completed towards a Bachelor's degree in Science or Education, with preference offered to those specifically trained in marine and/or environmental science.
• Minimum 1 year of teaching/tutoring experience, preferably with culturally diverse high school youth.
• Leadership abilities and effective communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Punctual, enthusiastic, mature, and flexible
• Must follow museums established policies and safety regulations
• Level 2 background clearance as defined by applicable Florida Statutes, completed through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
• Drug screening as part of the Museums Drug-Free Workplace Program

Nice To Haves

• Completed degree preferred.
• Bilingual abilityEnglish/Spanish or English/Haitian-Creolepreferred

Responsibilities

• Co-facilitation of science enrichment activities in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Serve as a mentor/role model to underserved high school youth.
• Ensure students safety during all activities.
• Willingness to provide adult supervision on field excursions to state parks and marine labs throughout South FL
• Coordination of data collection as students produce and present projects to demonstrate acquired science knowledge.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time