December 9, 2019
STEM-CORPS East - Spring & Summer Internship Opportunities
Interested in a paid 2020 Spring/Summer Service Internship?
STEM-Corps East may be the right for you!
STEM-Corps East is a national service AmeriCorps program that is focused on supporting in-school and afterschool tutoring and enrichment activities to increase student interest and achievement in math and science classes. The program is a university, school, and community partnership that recruits 108 high school and college students to serve as tutors for approximately 1,000 students in our four county service areas.
We believe strongly in our mission to help students link classroom learning and real-world problem solving, master STEM concepts and skills necessary to succeed in STEM classes and gain knowledge about STEM career pathways. We seek to help all students in eastern North Carolina to successfully excel in the classroom, graduate from high school, seek higher education and be career ready to pursue pathways leading to employment in STEM- related careers. Our current community partners include: Boys & Girls Clubs of the Coastal Plain, A Time for Science, Aurora Fossil Museum, Inner Banks STEM Center, Love of a Sea Turtle, Police Athletic League (PAL) and Greenville Community Garden! They are looking for dedicated STEM-Corps EAST members to serve their youth in afterschool and summer STEM camp settings.
Want to become a STEM-Corps EAST member? Priority placements are open until December 13, 2019.
For more information or to schedule a meeting, contact the STEM-Corps East Team at STEMCORPSEAST@ecu.edu or by phone at 252-328-5703.
What positions are available for the Spring and Summer? Priority placements are open until December 13, 2019!
All positions must be completed by August 31, 2020. There are two types of positions available the spring semester and summer starting now.
- Option 1: Quarter-time serves 10-20 hours per week over the program year (450 total hours), earn a monthly living allowance of at least $2,550 and at the end of the service year earn an education award of $1,638.
- Option 2: Minimum-time serves 8-12 hours per week over the program year (300 hours) and at the end of the service year earn an education award of $1,311.
What are how does this benefit me? The benefits are endless! This opportunity like no other is a chance to enhance your personal, professional, and financial development.
- The opportunity to increase your network of STEM-related professionals
- Gain a deeper understanding of STEM concepts and skills
- Participate in a national recognized service program
- Build your resume and gain professional experience
- Gain new friends, work in diverse communities, and build meaningful connections
- Earn money for school to be used toward current or future education expenses and, depending on position, a monthly stipend
- An opportunity to make a difference and truly impact the youth of eastern NC for years to come
What are the requirements?
An individual must be 17 years or older, a U.S. citizen or U.S. national or lawful permanent resident alien in the United States, successfully complete background checks, and have a high school diploma, GED and or/ enrolled in an approved educational program.
How can I begin serving as a member of STEM-Corps East?
If you are interested in serving, you can get ready to serve by starting an AmeriCorps Application here:https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=91366&fromSearch=true . We have attached instructions on how to create an AmeriCorps profile and apply to this e-mail. You can also contact STEM-CORPS EAST staff to learn more and schedule an interview at STEMCORPSEAST@ecu.edu
or by phone at 252-328-5703 or 252-328-1100.