What are the responsibilities and job description for the STEAM Mobile Coordinator position at Malama Aina Foundation?
Primary Purpose
Facilitate culture, place and project based learning through a mobile STEAM van in underserved communities in order to equip students to achieve academic success.
Essential Duties
- Recruit schools and organizations to participate in STEAM van program and ensure that activities and collaboration opportunities are clearly communicated;
- Coordinate all scheduling and logistics of the van for partnership with all schools and community organizations;
- Drive van to and set up/breakdown all events;
- Implement and oversee all activities being offered while on site;
- Work with the Curriculum team to continuously develop engaging activities;
- Maintain a clear and consistent line of communication with partner/community sites and MAF staff;
- Purchase, prepare, maintain and manage all of the curriculum and activity supplies and inventory;
- Maintain project forms, keep accurate records of all site visits including date, time, number of participants, activities completed, etc.;
- Work with the program manager to gather data to complete required reports.
Other Duties
Other duties as assigned including, but not limited to:
- Produce web posts about the program;
- Maintain the van and equipment.
Work Hours
- Monday through Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm or otherwise determined by the supervisor;
- Position requires regular and predictable attendance;
- Some nights and weekends may be required.
Working Conditions
- Office setting;
- Work outdoors at schools and/or community sites where the activity is scheduled;
- Travel in STEAM van to and from project sites, with possible overnight stays;
- Must have personal transportation to and from the van storage location;
- Travel to neighbor islands for extended stays as needed.
Equipment Use
Personal vehicle, Ford Transit cargo van, computer and/or laptop, printer, scanner, copier, fax machine, office and/or work cell phone/Bluetooth, camera.
Mental, Physical and Communication Demands
Mental:
- Consistent adherence to the practice of MAF’s core values that are used as a guiding force in the success of all of its programs;
- Must be able to analyze and problem solve;
- Must be able to multitask and prioritize;
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills.
Physical:
- Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 lbs. on a regular basis;
- Must be able to set up and break down 6ft tables, 10x10 tents and chairs.
Communication:
- Must exhibit courteous and professional demeanor towards program staff administration, and program partners via verbal, written, physical, and electronic correspondence;
- Must possess strong communication skills;
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree in Science, Math, Hawaiian Studies, Education or equivalent;
- Minimum of at least one (1) year of experience in student or professional teaching preferably in Math and/or Science at the intermediate school and pre algebra level;
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Windows operating systems;
- Must have access to a vehicle, have a valid driver's license, a safe and responsible driving record, and current no-fault auto insurance, with at least $100K in bodily injury liability per person and $25K in property damage liability.
Preferred:
- An understanding of Native Hawaiian culture;
- Commercial Driver Licensing license.
Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Pay: From $40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee assistance program
- Tuition reimbursement
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to Relocate:
- Hilo, HI 96720: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000