STEM Mentorship Coordinator

WORK DAY/YEAR:  3-5 hours per week, school year only

Pay Rate: $28-$40 per hour

BENEFITS:  Benefits available for teaching positions .5 HTE (Half Time Employment) and higher.
Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information.  Please reference the exact job posting.

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact Josh Halverson at johalverson@rochesterschools.org.

Job Summary:
The STEM Mentorship Coordinator is a new position that will organize mentorship programs related to science and engineering for students primarily in grades 6-8. These programs connect students with supportive adults who work in science and engineering fields, typically through a yearlong, project-based experience. The STEM Mentorship Coordinator will partner with community organizations to build Rochester Public Schools’ capacity to provide improved mentorship experiences to a greater number of students.
 
Responsibilites:

• Aligns mentorship programs with the Rochester Public Schools Equity Statement and strives to recruit demographics of students and mentors who are historically underrepresented in STEM fields
• Supports and expands existing after-school STEM Mentorship programs at Dakota, John Adams, Kellogg, and Willow Creek middle schools
• Consistently provides essential day-to-day communications such as answering questions from families and clarifying instructions to volunteers
• Works closely with leaders of partnering organizations to coordinate volunteers, Rochester Public Schools staff, and staff of partnering organizations
• Builds multi-year relationships with stakeholders including students, parents, volunteers, community organizations, businesses, and higher education institutions
• Produces promotional materials for stakeholders
• Develops and delivers training materials for stakeholders
• Coordinates student and family engagement events
• Distributes need-based scholarships and project supplies within the constraints of a budget
• Explores and implements best practices for mentorship, including those promoted by MENTOR Minnesota
• Prioritizes student safety and is responsible for guiding volunteers through a background check process
• Captures and interprets data for the purpose of program improvement
• Compiles an annual list of awards won by mentees and assists in the completion of an annual report for STEM mentorship programs

Preferred Experience:

• Managing projects, developing training materials, or planning events
• Communicating and building relationships with stakeholders across multiple departments or organizations
• Working with youth, especially in a mentorship capacity
• Working effectively within time and budgetary constraints
• Understanding of skills and processes used by scientists and engineers to solve problems and navigate uncertainty
• Proficiency in maintaining shared files in Google Drive and using spreadsheets to process data

Commitment to Equity:
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve.  We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions 
Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:  To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.