STEM Ambassadors

West Virginia 4-H STEM Ambassadors

The WVU Extension 4-H program is recruiting WVU students to help provide youths the opportunity to engage in hands-on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) projects at camp through a program called STEM Ambassadors.

WVU 4-H Stem Ambassadors act as science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) instructors and camp/cabin counselors during 4-H summer camps and events across the state of West Virginia. Given training and materials, ambassadors travel throughout the state to deliver pre-arranged STEM curriculum in a variety of settings. Events may include county 4-H day or overnight camps, summer youth program sites, state 4-H camps located at WVU Jackson’s Mill, the West Virginia State Fair and State 4-H Days.

WVU 4-H STEM Ambassadors also support WVU in sponsoring college activities throughout the summer months. Ambassadors will have the opportunity to work up to 25 days summer timeframe with additional opportunities possible based on need and availability.

STEM Ambassador Responsibilities

1. Lead organized STEM educational classes and activities at 4-H summer camps, including (but not limited to):
1. Delivering STEM curriculum Courses
2. Offering STEM activities throughout the day
3. Assisting Camp Director and camp staff with other camp duties
4. Camper Counseling and/or youth supervision duties (in camp/cabin settings)
5. Other activities and classes within the instructor’s training and expertise
6. Providing information about their major, their college, and WVU to youth participants
2. Participate in STEM Ambassador Training in May. This is a mandatory training held at WVU Jackson’s Mill.
3. Participate in the STEM Ambassador End of Summer Meeting in August. This is a mandatory meeting held at WVU Jackson’s Mill.
4. Maintain effective communications with STEM supervisor and WVU College Liaisons.
5. Follow all guidelines and policies of the WVU Extension and WVU College Liaisons.
6. Exercise mature, professional judgment in assuming responsibility for and working with youths.
7. Prepare and submit reports and conduct evaluations as requested by the Supervisor.
8. Travel to assigned sites and conduct needed activities on a timely basis.
9. Each Ambassador will be evaluated by their Supervisor.

Salary and travel stipend of $3,000-$4,000 ($90 per day for 30-40 days of work on the project). Room and board provided while on assignment. STEM Ambassadors are guaranteed 30 days of work and a travel stipend; additional opportunities are sometimes available beyond the required 30 days.

To learn more about the WVU 4-H STEM Ambassador program, contact Suzanne McDonald at 304-293-9892 or email Suzanne.

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