Project/Position Name:
Maker Mentor—Pathmakers Ambassadors

Location of Assignment:
Humboldt County Office of Education (HCOE), K-12 schools, camps, fairs, etc.

Approximate Number of Hours/Week:
variable, up to 320 hours per school year (~10 hours per week), or 320 over the summer (8 full-time weeks).

Approximate Duration of Internship:
one year with extension possible (depending on number of applicants)

Pay Rate:
$15/hour

Preferred Education/Experience:
High School diploma or equivalent, college bound or currently enrolled in college; experience with hands-on “making” and/or STEAM knowledge preferred but not required.

Goals of the Project/Position:
To serve as role models for K-12 youth and to foster interest in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) through the acts of making and inventing things.

Expected Intern Duties:
To provide guidance to area youth involved in makerspace activities during in-school, afterschool, weekends, and over the summer. Maker activities will be culturally responsive and seek to teach about regional Native American culture, knowledge systems, and ways of making. The mentor should be a self-starter and be 95% self-managed.

Transportation Requirement:
A personal vehicle is not required, but would be helpful to be able to reach the locations. In most cases, the Ambassadors will need to get themselves to the work location. Description of Training/Orientation to be Provided: Training will be provided if needed. Tentative Start Date: Summer 2018. To be Supervised By: David Narum, BLR, Marlee Mansfield, HCOE

HOW TO APPLY:
Send letter of interest and resume electronically to dnarum@bluelakerancheria-nsn.gov