SPIN Fellows Career Coach

Purpose :

The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer at STEM Paths Innovation Network will provide a culturally responsive and uplifting coaching experience for 11th and 12th grade students of color. This includes providing support and resources, both academic and personal.

Job Title :

SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer

Location :

The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer will work out of SPIN’s main office at 3407 NE 2nd St, Renton, WA 98056 and at designated sites and events as identified by the SPIN Fellows Program Manager.

Key Responsibilities may include :

(1) Help students by providing informational interviews

(2) Provide or assist in finding job shadowing and internship opportunities for SPIN Fellows

(3) Mentor SPIN Fellows using culturally responsive and strengths-based approach

(4) Develop and present SPIN Fellows with workshops on career and college prep skills

Reports to :

SPIN Fellows Program Manager II

Length of Appointment :

The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer commits to attending at least 1 event with SPIN Fellows, from a career panel to a workshop to general support, over the course of the academic year.

Time Commitment :

The SPIN Fellows Career Coach Volunteer will provide up to 5 hours a month based on students’ needs.

Qualifications :

SPIN Fellows seeks coaches working in STEM fields

• , especially women of color
• , to volunteer their time as coaches for our students.

Support Provided :

An orientation to SPIN and SPIN Fellows will be scheduled for the SPIN Fellows Mentor Volunteer. The SPIN Fellows Program Manager is available on an ongoing basis to answer questions and provide other assistance as needed.

Additional Perks :

The opportunity to create a network of like-minded individuals that have a passion for STEM and youth engagement. As well as the ability to contribute to a student’s personal, academic, and professional goals.