[SEMCO] WHSTEP Job Opening

[Sheri DeRosa]

JOB OPENING

WHSTEP ADMINISTRATOR

Posting Date:  9/28/07
Position:  WHSTEP Administrator (Part-time, no benefits)

DESCRIPTION:
A part-time position is available with the Woods Hole Science and 
Technology Education Partnership (WHSTEP).  Reporting to the WHSTEP 
Co-Chairs, the Administrator will work in close coordination with the 
Executive Committee and its subcommittees to help fulfill the WHSTEP 
mission:

WHSTEP, established in 1989, is a partnership of schools, scientific 
institutions, businesses, and community resources.  Its purpose is to 
support, promote, and expand science, math, and technology education and 
science literacy in the participating communities of Bourne, Falmouth, 
and Mashpee.

DUTIES:
Administrator's primary duties will include:
?    Communicating weekly with co-chairs;
?    Attending monthly Executive Committee meetings  (approximately 9 
per year), other Partnership meetings and programs (approximately 5 per 
year);
?    Supporting WHSTEP subcommittees as needed;
?    Administering WHSTEP's Mini-grant program;
?    Overseeing production of WHSTEP Newsletter (2 per year);
?    Coordinating and managing liaison network (institutional & school);
?    Coordinating science fair mentors for the Lawrence School
?    Other duties as assigned.

SKILLS AND QUALITIES DESIRED:
Preferred candidate will be able to work independently, be comfortable 
working with scientists and educators (K-12), be able to provide own 
transportation ( local travel), and possess computer skills with 
proficiency in Microsoft Office.  This is a nine month/year position 
with emphasis on the academic year calendar.  The  hours are flexible, 
though some work-day and after-school availability is required.  The 
duties and responsibilities of this position may vary week to week with 
an average of four hours/week.  Compensation is $21/hour.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree preferred; experience in K-12 academic settings 
preferred; familiarity with scientific and engineering community is a plus.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Send resume by mail to WHSTEP Search Committee, P.O. Box 487, Woods 
Hole, MA 02534 or by e-mail to whstep-info at whoi.edu . Deadline for 
applications is October 22, 2007.

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