GEM Corps Ed Awards
Project #1016 - GEM Corps Ed Award
Minimum Time (MT) AmeriCorps Positions
Multiple Positions Available
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
Project Focus Areas and Activities
Outreach: The AmeriCorps member will table at outreach events and activity fairs to promote our scholarship, internship, employment opportunities, and advocate for students entering GEM Corps programs.
Project Development: The AmeriCorps member will assist in reaching out to local high schools to get them excited about and make them aware of GEM Corps opportunities and will assist in interacting with students involved in local science clubs.
Project Implementation: The AmeriCorps member will give a presentation during their service term. The member will collect contact information of interested participants and help spread GEM's mission to students and teachers alike.
Field Experience: The AmeriCorps member will participate, when able, in field trips, on the job training, and vocational training experiences. The member will document and share, via social media, the presentations, and outreach events they are involved in and any lessons learned from these experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be able to complete the term without interruption; they must have a background in and have taken classes in environmental studies, geology, geography, or related earth science field; have the ability to work in both a team environment and individually; and possess a strong will to impact change through science.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum Eligibility requirements for an AmeriCorps participant:
Minimum Time (MT) AmeriCorps Positions
Multiple Positions Available
PROGRAM BENEFITS:
- Participation in personal and professional development opportunities, including resume building and mock interviews
- Professional training certificates
- Segal Education Award to assist in paying for courses, books, academic related needs, or student loans.
Project Focus Areas and Activities
Outreach: The AmeriCorps member will table at outreach events and activity fairs to promote our scholarship, internship, employment opportunities, and advocate for students entering GEM Corps programs.
Project Development: The AmeriCorps member will assist in reaching out to local high schools to get them excited about and make them aware of GEM Corps opportunities and will assist in interacting with students involved in local science clubs.
Project Implementation: The AmeriCorps member will give a presentation during their service term. The member will collect contact information of interested participants and help spread GEM's mission to students and teachers alike.
Field Experience: The AmeriCorps member will participate, when able, in field trips, on the job training, and vocational training experiences. The member will document and share, via social media, the presentations, and outreach events they are involved in and any lessons learned from these experiences.
QUALIFICATIONS: Applicant must be able to complete the term without interruption; they must have a background in and have taken classes in environmental studies, geology, geography, or related earth science field; have the ability to work in both a team environment and individually; and possess a strong will to impact change through science.
PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Willing to accept responsibility in a dependable and flexible fashion.
- Completes work assignments in a professional and efficient manner.
- Works hard with a positive mental attitude and maintaining safe working environment.
- Must be able to accurately recognize and assess dangerous work sites or activities to prevent injuries from happening.
- Must follow all Crew Leader, Project Supervisor, or Staff instructions regarding safety in the workplace.
Minimum Eligibility requirements for an AmeriCorps participant:
- Criminal History Check: NSOPW, and Federal/ State Criminal History Checks are required for before program involvement.
- Documentation proving right to work as a US Citizen, US National, or US Lawful Permanent Resident Alien.
- Have HS Diploma or agree to obtain diploma or GED prior to using Ed Award. (Applies to AmeriCorps Segal Ed Award Only)
- To be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of service
If you're interested in applying, fill out and submit the online web-form below.
Alternatively, you can download the internship application form by clicking the link below.
Once complete, use the upload button provided below to submit your PDF Application with embedded attachments.
Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application.
Any application or employment questions may be directed to [email protected]
Alternatively, you can download the internship application form by clicking the link below.
Once complete, use the upload button provided below to submit your PDF Application with embedded attachments.
Be sure to read our Code of Conduct before submitting your application.
Any application or employment questions may be directed to [email protected]
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