STEM Coordinator

• Description
• Be knowledgeable of the Nova Awards program
• Promote the Nova Awards program at Unit meetings to the Scouts and parents/leaders
• Help Scouts with ideas on how they can earn the Nova and Supernova awards
• Work with leaders (youth and adults) to add fun STEM activities to meetings and outings or STEM Moments
• Be aware of all STEM and Nova activities offered by local, regional and national Scouting organizations
• Be aware of STEM programs offered by local non-Scouting partner organizations
• Connect youth with a Nova counselor or Supernova Mentor
• Organize and lead two STEM related pack events per scouting year. (Rocket Launch, Etc.)

Preferred Tenure

1+ years

Typical months of activity

School Year

Time Commitment

· 2-3 Hours Per Month

Requirements

· Scout Leader uniform: No

· Attend Pack Leaders meetings: Upon request

· Register with council (Committee Chair will manage this): No

· Training: Youth Protection training

· Background in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics

· Comfortable speaking in front of and teaching children

Benefits

• A great way to utilize your STEM skills for a group that would greatly appreciate your unique abilities.
• Help our Scouts learn and develop critical and creative skills that could one day land them high-paying, exciting jobs in fields that are hiring.