The Team at TVCOG
Tech Valley Center of Gravity employs a small staff that handles management and administration, but relies on a larger team of volunteers and contractors to make the space work as a whole. Below are leadership team opportunities with active openings; it is a mix of volunteer and contract instructor positions. There are no TVCOG staff positions open at the moment.
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The Team at TVCOG
Tech Valley Center of Gravity employs a small staff that handles management and administration, but relies on a larger team of volunteers and contractors to make the space work as a whole. Below are leadership team opportunities with active openings; it is a mix of volunteer and contract instructor positions. There are no TVCOG staff positions open at the moment.
To contact staff with any questions, please send an email toThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
STEAM EDUCATION TEAM OPENINGS
Volunteer Opportunity: FIRST LEGO League Team Assistant
ACTIVELY SEEKING VOLUNTEERS
TVCOG is looking for volunteers to help support our FIRST LEGO League (FLL) team! As a volunteer, you'll work alongside our two team Mentors, helping middle school students from KIPP Troy Prep explore coding, engineering, and teamwork through LEGO robotics. Sessions run on Fridays from 1-3pm, starting October 18th, 2024, and ending by March 2025. Open to ages 18+ or high school students ages 16+ who are currently in FIRST robotics programs. A signed parental consent form must be provided by any volunteer currently in high school. Background checks required for all volunteers.
What You’ll Do:
- Assist the Team: Help up to 10 students design, build, and program LEGO robots to tackle FLL challenges.
- Support Learning: Assist with hands-on activities, making sure students understand key concepts in coding and teamwork.
- Encourage Creativity: Create a positive environment where students can be creative, solve problems, and work together.
- Prep for Competitions: Help the team get ready for regional FLL competitions.
What We’re Looking For:
- Enthusiasm for STEAM (Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, Math)!
- Must be comfortable working with middle school students. Prior volunteer/teaching experience preferred.
- Able to commit to the majority of the Friday sessions and competition dates.
- Experience with robotics, coding, FLL competition teams or any FIRST programs.
Help inspire the next generation of innovators!
How to Apply:
To apply, please fill out the application at www.tvcog.net/fll-app
Contract Job Opening- Youth Education Team Member
ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS ON A ROLLING BASIS
TVCOG is looking to add experienced instructors to our education team to work with children ages 4-18; we are particularly interested in teachers in STEM fields who have an interest in K-12 programming. Education team positions are periodic hourly contract positions. Hours are flexible, and the majority of our programs take place outside of regular school hours. Background checks are required.
Please fill out this registration form if you are interested! We will schedule a time to discuss more about our organization and our instructor recruitment process.
We accept applications year round, but can not guarantee a contract position. Possible positions include serving as an instructor for field trips with schools, after-school clubs, and STEAM-Powered Saturdays. Available positions depend on public demand and vary.
TVCOG STAFF POSITIONS
There are no TVCOG staff positions open at the moment.
VOLUNTEER POSITIONS
The leadership team at TVCOG is largely composed of volunteers. We are always looking for members to join our volunteer team, and encourage everyone to reach out to staff to learn more about other volunteer opportunities that are not listed here.