Open Position —
Director for the Young Women in Science

We are seeking energetic and qualified candidates to lead our
Young Women in Science programs

Start date: January 1, 2020

You will join a dynamic, creative team of educators, artists, and scientists to bring vital programs to an underserved population of Berkshire county students, building a learning community and supporting girls from third to twelfth grade as they engage with STEAM activities in Pittsfield, Lee, Richmond, Great Barrington, and Sheffield. The YWIS Director plans and implements after school Girls Science Clubs and Girls Robotics programs, an annual STEM Summer, and year round youth mentorship programs. This is a 30 hour/ week position and you will need to provide your own
transportation to program sites around the county. Flying Cloud Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Responsibilities
• Run four after school programs a week during the school year;
• Plan and implement Girls Science Clubs (GSC) and an annual Robotics Club;
• Recruit, support, and manage Club coordinators and youth mentors;
• Recruit women scientist presenters for GSC;
• Communicate with school and district staff to recruit Club members, reserve space for programs, communicate
with families and caregivers, etc;
• Work with Executive Director to prepare grant proposals and reports for YWIS programs;
• Attend partner meetings for local funders and complete evaluation requirements for grant-funded programs;
• Prepare YWIS program budgets in consultation with Executive director;
• Create promotional content for schools to recruit youth mentors, Club members, and STEM Summer participants;
• Run program evaluation in the form of pre- and post-program assessment surveys, focus groups, and observations;
• Work with Executive Director to coordinate two weeks of summer programming at nearby college campuses;
• Supporting organization-wide events such as STEAM Family Challenge Night, Professional Development.

Qualifications
• Have or are working towards relevant Bachelor’s degree: ideally in science, art, or education;
• Previous experience working with young people;
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills;
• Experience using G-suite and Excel a plus.

Organizational Values and Culture
At Flying Cloud Institute, we inspire young people and educators through dynamic experiences with art and science that ignite their creativity. Our Young Women in Science program aims to close the gender gap in STEM education and open up career opportunities for girls and young women by giving them direct experience with engineering challenges, hands-on science exploration, and student-led inquiry projects. We connect program participants to women STEM professionals and artists who conduct experiments and lead programs with the girls. We train and hire high school students to mentor the girls in our elementary and middle school programs, building up their identity as capable, curious, and courageous scientists and artists. Our team members are passionate about learning, creating, exploring, and building a future for the next generation of
women STEM professionals. If you have a growth mindset, care about young people, and want to come learn and explore with us, you are probably a great fit for FCI!

Salary: $20-$22/ hour • 30 hr/ week • Starts January 1, 2020 • Application open until position is filled

To apply please email a resume and letter of interest to admin@flyingcloudinstitute.org

or mail to:

Flying Cloud Institute
352 Main Street, Ste. 212
Great Barrington, MA 01230