Wednesday, May 10, 2023

STEM Community Service Available

EIS is looking for high school volunteers who want to hone their communication skills, develop leadership skills, and support STEM education opportunities for communities who are most underrepresented in STEM.

  • Teen Lab Assistants will be expected to volunteer from June 20 until August 11. 
  • There will be at least one day of orientation and training prior to the beginning of camp. Teen Lab Assistants will be assigned to a minimum of 2 weeks of Summer Camp, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm (weeks must be consecutive). 
  • Teen Lab Assistants will have frequent contact with students and instructors. 
  • Teen Lab Assistants will meaningfully aid our work to improve summer camp learning and fun experiences for children in ages 7-14.

EIS is located in southeast San Diego, across the street from the Euclid Avenue Trolley station at Euclid Avenue and Market Street.

Qualifications:
  • Must be a high school student entering 11th or 12th grade for the 2023-2024 school year. Students entering 10th grade for the 2023-2024 school year may be eligible only if they have previously participated in an EIS program.
  • Express an interest in a STEM and/or education field
  • Excellent writing, organizational, research and oral communication skills
  • Interest and/or experience in working with children or youth
  • Professional demeanor and work ethic
  • Time commitment: Minimum of 2 weeks of Summer Camp, Monday through Friday from 8:30am-4:30pm (weeks must be consecutive)
  • Strong calling to support underrepresented communities in STEM through education
  • Fluency in Spanish or other second language is a plus but not required
  • Must provide proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Applications are due Sunday, June 4th at 11:59pm

The direct link to apply for the program can be found here: https://www.regpack.com/reg/templates/build/?g_id=100912691.