Northern Arizona Science & Engineering Fair Director

Every child. Thinking critically. Solving problems.

Every child. Thinking critically. Solving problems.

STEM in practice

• Full research experiences and competitions
  • SARSEF Regional Science and Engineering Fair Thousands of students showcase science & engineering projects
  • Racing the Sun High school teams build and race solar-powered karts
  • PRISM Students conduct in-depth research with mentor guidance

Immersed in STEM

• Engaging experiences through camps and ambassadorship
  • Summer STEM Camps Week-long STEM-themed day camps
  • ACES Camp Summer camp for middle school girls in SUSD
  • GALS Arizona Fall camp for girls focused on nature and ecology
  • SARSEF Science Ambassadors Represent SARSEF with hands-on learning in the community

STEM exploration

• Hands-on learning through workshops and outreach
  • Notice and Wonder Hands-on STEM workshops brought to your location
  • Cultivating Curiosity Professional development series for educators
  • Arizona STEM Adventure Classrooms across AZ join in-person or virtually for a day of STEM
  • Fair Director Conferences A day-long conference for fair directors, educators, and administrators

AstheNorthern Arizona Science and Engineering FairDirector ,you will work with theNAZSEF Committeetoplan and implement a Northern Arizona Science and Engineering Fair.

We are looking fora candidatebased in Northern Arizonawithevent planningandproject managementskills,aninterest in expanding opportunities for students to do scientific research,anability to coordinatewith multiple partners, andgoodcommunicationskills.The successfulcandidate should have strongorganizationalskills to take ownership of and initiative in their work.Abilityto collaborate with others isa must!

Responsibilities

• Have an understanding and awareness of science fair rules,logistics, and ethics
• Work to recruit participants from a wide geographic diversity (Coconino,Yavapai, and MohaveCounties)
• Manage all official Fair communication (emails to schools, teachers, parents, information posted on website)
• Send monthly updates to the committee and teacher/coordinator/parent/admin list
• Create and curate a teacher/coordinator/parent/admin email list
• Schedule andfacilitatemonthly committee meetings
• Create andmaintaina basic website with event details
• Manage scheduling and registration process
• Manage all eventlogistics(venue, operations, etc.)
• Coordinate fundraising efforts with support of committee
• Recruit, train, and assign volunteers and judges with support of a judge coordinator
• Ensure a smooth Awards Ceremony and prize distribution
• Provide results and logistic information to parents/students/teachers, andtheAZSEFteamin a timely mannerto ensure students who qualify can go on to the state science fair.
• Occasional travel to community partners (10% travel time)

Basic Requirements

Must pass a Pima County fingerprint clearance.

Compensation and Time

Independent contractorposition is$3,300.Travel is included in thestipend.

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