The Allen School is now hiring Allen School Ambassadors for the 2017-18 school year! If you’re excited to share computer science with younger students, apply now! Application closes Wed Sept 20. If you have questions, email outreach@cs.washington.edu.
Allen School Ambassadors represent our school in K-12 outreach and recruitment efforts. They work on all aspects of CSE outreach to younger students, from developing and teaching workshops to leading tours and performing demonstrations. No advanced CS or teaching background required! The most important qualifications are strong teamwork and an enthusiasm to share basic CS ideas with middle and high school students.
Responsibilities:
CSE Ambassadors perform a variety of duties, both directly interacting with K-12 students and preparing for outreach work “behind the scenes.” Ambassadors will work together to develop, test, and refine short activities and longer workshops; recruit volunteers and help manage tables and activities at outreach events such as Engineering Discovery Days; and lead tours. Ambassadors may to perform other outreach-related duties.
Qualifications:
– CSE major in good academic standing
– Strong communication skills
– Strong teamwork skills
– Enthusiasm for working with younger students
– Ability to work on a varied schedule including some evenings or weekends
Hours per week vary based on current outreach activities. Ambassadors may work 10-15 hours per week during busy periods, and will work a minimum of 2 hours during weeks without any outreach events. Ambassadors are paid $15 per hour.