STEM Activity Facilitator (No experience needed!)

STEM Activity Facilitator

For ages 16 years and older

Anyone can live an engineering lifestyle! Engage guests to get hands-on and explore science by doing in our Engineer It gallery. No engineering or science background needed! We’ll support you through training.

To apply, visit: http://bttr.im/l8qlz

STEM Activity Facilitators guide guests through hands-on problem solving activities by asking questions, and encouraging guests to think like engineers. They help guests build a science identity and self-confidence. As a Facilitator, you will light the spark that inspires the next generation of scientists and engineers.

What will I do as a STEM Activity Facilitator?

• Lead guests of all ages through hands-on science and engineering activities
• Ask thought provoking questions to help guests explore the Engineering Design and Scientific Processes
• Empower guests to solve problems and think like scientists
• Encourage guests to share ideas and work together
• Work collaboratively with other volunteers and staff to test new activities

Time Commitment:

• Minimum of 4 months of volunteer service
• Minimum of one 3 hour shift per week

What do I need to be successful in this position?

• Enthusiasm for learning about a variety of science fields
• Interest in facilitating hands-on activities and helping guests problem solve
• Interest in personal growth and improvement as an educator; willingness to receive training and feedback

What will I learn?

• How to facilitate hands-on science activities for all ages
• Up to date topics around STEM (including engineering, physics, chemistry, etc.)
• How to provide a great guest experience
• How to develop enriching informal Engineering activities

What opportunities are there to grow and take on more responsibilities?

• Creating STEM activities - work with staff to develop hands-on activities and engineering design challenges
• Help update ECHO’s educational content
• Lead new volunteers in activities and inquiry-based learning strategies

What benefits will I receive as an ECHO volunteer?

• 20% discount at ECHO’s Gift Shop
• Free admission to ECHO for the volunteer
• Professional development opportunities
• ECHO day passes, distributed quarterly

We're looking forward to reading your application!