STEM Paths Innovation Network (SPIN) is a nonprofit offering K-12 instruction, mentoring and program development in science, technology, engineering, and math. Our mission is to close the opportunity gap for women and BIPOC communities in SPIN education and careers.
Purpose: | The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer at STEM Paths Innovation Network will provide a culturally-responsive and uplifting coaching experience for 11th and 12th grade students of color. This includes providing support and resources, both academic and personal. |
Job Title: | SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer
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Location: | The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer will work out of SPIN’s main office at 3407 NE 2nd St, Renton, WA 98056 and at designated sites and events as identified by the SPIN Fellows Program Manager. |
Key Responsibilities may include: |
(1) Help students by providing informational interviews (2) Provide or assist in finding job shadowing and internship opportunities for SPIN Fellows (3) Mentor SPIN Fellows using culturally-responsive and strengths-based approach (4) Develop and present SPIN Fellows with workshops on career and college prep skills |
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Reports to: | SPIN Fellows Program Manager |
Length of Appointment:
| The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer commits to attending at least 3 events with SPIN Fellows, from a career panel to a workshop to general support, over the course of the academic year. |
Time Commitment: | The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer will provide up to 10 hours a month throughout the year.
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Qualifications: | SPIN Fellows seeks coaches working in STEM fields**, especially women of color*, to volunteer their time as coaches for our students.
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Support Provided:
| An orientation to SPIN and SPIN Girls will be scheduled for the SPIN Girls Mentor Volunteer. In addition, attendance at quarterly volunteer meetings is required. The SPIN Girls Manager is available on an ongoing basis to answer questions and provide other assistance as needed. |
Additional Perks:
| The opportunity to create a network of like minded individuals that have a passion for STEM and youth engagement. As well as the ability to contribute to a student’s personal, academic, and professional goals. |
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*SPIN does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. All are welcome to apply.
*Including cis women, trans folks, gender queer folks, gender non-conforming and/or non-binary folks who experience(d) womanhood as a part of their journey.
**SPIN defines STEM loosely, so if you are unsure whether or not your field qualifies, please contact us.
