Application for Volunteer STEM Committee

Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts (GSEMA) believes that to help today’s girls we must provide opportunities for them to meet women immersed in the STEM disciplines. We believe that providing a variety of opportunities for exposure to STEM careers will increase interest and awareness among girls about STEM and encourage them to pursue higher education and careers in these fields.

 The main focus of this committee is to plan GSEMA's Annual STEM Fest.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as an integral member of the STEM committee.
• Attend meetings
  
  • bi-weekly in February-April
  • weekly in April
  • monthly in September- December
• Reach out to your networks to
  • promote STEM Fest
  • recruit individuals and oranizations to participate as workshop and activity presenters
• Vet potential presenters to ensure high quality activities and approriate youth engagement in their workshop. 
• Assist with editing proposed workshop descriptions. 
• Assist with logistical decisions around the STEM Fest.
• If possible, attend the STEM Conference and assist with the event. In 2025 STEM Fest is on May 3. 

 

Qualifications:

• Registered member of Girl Scouts by date assigned to position.
• Have an approved and current CORI/SORI listed in GSEMA’s records.
• Agree to the responsibilities and duties listed above.
• Accept the Girl Scout commitment to work with all without regard to race, ethnicity/culture, religion, socio-economic status, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation or differing abilities.
• Demonstrate dependability, honesty and credibility.
• Express ideas and facts clearly and accurately, both verbally and in writing.
• Be actively involved and knowledgeable about STEM. 
• Have access and ability to use computer, internet and phone.

 

All STEM Committee candidates must complete this online application and a discussion with GSEMA Program Staff.