AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP)

AmeriCorps; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 1,419,600 - 1,656,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Education award

Stipend

Job summary

AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP) in Virginia is seeking a part-time facilitator to lead after-school robotics clubs for high school seniors. You will mentor up to 8 students, supervise volunteers, and coordinate a year-long program aligned with the Carnegie Mellon curriculum and Common Core standards.

You will assist with competitions, manage inventories, and support outreach and marketing to partners and students.

Qualifications

• Training and Education award upon successful completion of service
• Stipend provided for service
• Permits attendance at school during off hours and permits working at another job during off hours

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct after-school Robotics Club activities.
• Prepare, administer, and report results of pre- and post-surveys to measure students’ progress.
• Maintain inventory and keep robotics laptops, curriculum software, and robot kits in working order.
• Train and support ELP STEM Robotics volunteers.
• Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies.
• Plan and conduct a robotics competition at the end of the program.
• Serve one‑on‑one with high school seniors to mentor them through the college, financial aid, and scholarship application process on a weekly basis, during the full academic year.
• Assist with the organization of youth events.
• Assist with ELP marketing and outreach efforts (students, mentors, and volunteers).
• Engage community partners in supporting ELP activities, including middle and high school administrators as well as college admissions staff.

Skills

Communications

Teaching/Tutoring

Recruitment

General Skills

Education

Writing/Editing

Public Speaking

Computers/Technology

Youth Development

Team Work

Conflict Resolution

Leadership

Community Organization

Counseling

Education

Associates degree (AA)

Job description

The clubs meet weekly, 1.5 hours/session, throughout the school year to work through the LEGO MINDSTORMS EV3 curriculum, which has been vetted by the Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy and aligns with Common Core standards. At the end of the first 11 weeks, teams showcase their acquired skills and knowledge in a friendly competition. They will also lead the STEM Robotics Competition team as they participate in local/regional tournaments in the fall. Additionally, the AmeriCorps STEM Robotics Clubs Facilitator mentors up to 8 high school seniors (College Preparation and Civic Engagement) students throughout the school year.

Member Duties

Plan and conduct after-school Robotics Club activities. Prepare, administer, and report results of pre- and post-surveys to measure students’ progress. Maintain inventory and keep robotics laptops, curriculum software, and robot kits in working order. Train and support ELP STEM Robotics volunteers. Maintain and report accurate participant and volunteer data (attendance, progress, completion), and keep track of the program’s expenses for meals and supplies. Plan and conduct a robotics competition at the end of the program. Serve one‑on‑one with high school seniors to mentor them through the college, financial aid, and scholarship application process on a weekly basis, during the full academic year. Assist with the organization of youth events. Assist with ELP marketing and outreach efforts (students, mentors, and volunteers). Engage community partners in supporting ELP activities, including middle and high school administrators as well as college admissions staff.

Program Benefits

• Training ,
• Education award upon successful completion of service ,
• Stipend .

Terms

• Permits attendance at school during off hours ,
• Permits working at another job during off hours ,
• Car recommended .

Service Areas

• Children/Youth ,
• Technology ,
• Entrepreneur/Business ,
• Community Outreach ,
• Community and Economic Development ,
• Education .

Skills

• Communications ,
• Teaching/Tutoring ,
• Recruitment ,
• General Skills ,
• Education ,
• Writing/Editing ,
• Public Speaking ,
• Computers/Technology ,
• Youth Development ,
• Team Work ,
• Conflict Resolution ,
• Leadership ,
• Community Organization ,
• Counseling .

Program Type

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

AmeriCorps Emerging Leaders Program STEM Robotics- (YP)

Program Start/End Date

09/21/2026 - 08/31/2027

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

Associates degree (AA)

Age Requirement

Minimum: 20 Maximum: 65

Program Locations

VIRGINIA Washington/Baltimore

Languages

English

Accepting Applications

From 07/27/2026 To 08/14/4046

Contact

Joy Harvey

2110 Washington Blvd.

Arlington VA 22204

301-710-4277

[e-mail]

www.edu-futuro.org

Listing ID

130344