JOB DESCRIPTION
\nJOB TITLE: Summer Program Teaching Intern
\nDIVISION: Economic Empowerment Program
\nREPORTS TO: Fab Lab Program Manager
\nJOB CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time; Seasonal ( Temporary)
\nPOSITION OVERVIEW
\nThe Urban Resource Center is seeking undergraduate and graduate college students interested in exploring
\nthe field of teaching to intern at the Economic Empowerment Programs\u2019 Fab Lab and support the Summer
\nProgram for High School Youth.
\nThe Urban Resource Institute (URI), a not-for-profit 501(c) (3) organization established in 1980, operates
\nshelter, legal and job training programs for domestic violence victims, residential and vocational programs for
\nindividuals with developmental disabilities, and residential programs for homeless families. With a $67 million
\nannual budget with over 600 staff, URI promotes safety, justice, health, and independence for vulnerable
\nindividuals and families residing in New York City. The goal of URI\u2019s Economic Empowerment programming is
\nto support its clients in reaching their educational and vocational goals and move toward economic
\nindependence.
\nThe Urban Resource Institute\u2019s Economic Empowerment Program is launched a Fab Lab in 2021, a digital
\nfabrication lab for children, youth, and adults to play, create, learn, mentor, and invent. The original Fab Lab
\nprogram was created with a grant from the National Science Foundation, which now has over 1800 Fab Labs
\nworld-wide. The goal of the Economic Empowerment Center\u2019s Fab Lab is to support homeless youth, including
\nyouth survivors of domestic violence, in their healing process through using technology and creativity as a
\nbasis for stability and growth. This lab\u2019s intention is to inspire careers in STEM through students\u2019 hands-on
\nexperience with digital fabrication tools- a field that has historically been less available to the communities
\nthat URI serves. The Teaching Intern will report directly to the Fab Lab Program Manager, will assist with the
\nLab\u2019s Summer Program work directly with the youth clients on the innovative curriculum and support the
\nphysical operations of the Fab Lab. The program will be held as 2 individual cohorts of approximately 15
\nstudents. Session 1 runs July 11 to July 29th and Session 2 runs August 8th to August 26th.<\/p>\n
POSITION REQUIREMENTS, EDUCATION & ESSENTIAL SKILLS
\n\uf0b7 Support and contribute to the Fab Lab curriculum for high school aged youth with a trauma-informed lens.
\n\uf0b7 Assist in leading classroom instruction of STEM activities designed around digital fabrication, career
\npathways, and technology workshops, including lessons for 1:1 support of clients.
\n\uf0b7 Facilitate on a STEM curriculum utilizing the materials within the Fab Lab to be taught to high school
\nstudents living in URI\u2019s shelter systems, which include a trauma-informed approach.
\n\uf0b7 Support in providing specific instruction on fabrication devices (laser cutters, 3D printers, etc.) to increase
\nthe throughput of student projects in a classroom setting.<\/p>\n
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\n\uf0b7 Participate in training seminars conducted to enhance awareness of the client\u2019s needs.
\n\uf0b7 Assist with field trips to museums and design studios to locations throughout New York.
\n\uf0b7 Assist in completion of self- evaluations and program assessments for success for the program.
\n\uf0b7 Assist in ensuring adherence to safe and effective use of the fabrication devices, monitor and maintain
\noptimal safety conditions, maintain equipment, and manage supplies and inventory.
\n\uf0b7 Assist with daily set-up and breakdown of classroom lab space, including securing and organizing the
\nappropriate materials.
\n\uf0b7 Attend meetings, as required, which are focused on relevant Fab Lab Program issues.
\n\uf0b7 Other duties as requested based on department, program and\/or organizational needs.<\/p>\n
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND EXPERIENCE:
\n\uf0b7 Must be between 19 \u2013 30 years of age, completed at least one year of college, and have plans to complete
\nthe college degree, or complete a college degree program in the year 2022
\n\uf0b7 Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 G.P.A.
\n\uf0b7 Must be able to make a full commitment to all 39 dates of the internship schedule.
\n\uf0b7 Ability to be flexible and adaptive and adjust to changing priorities and conditions to keep the program
\nflowing.
\n\uf0b7 Some relevant experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse team, maintaining a healthy work
\nenvironment for staff that encourages professionalism, respect, equality, diversity and continuous
\nimprovement.
\n\uf0b7 Demonstrated commitment to education and youth empowerment is a requirement. Interest in the maker
\nmovement and community development is a plus.
\n\uf0b7 Interest in understanding of how trauma impacts youth and ability to integrate that understanding into
\ncurriculum and facilitation style.
\n\uf0b7 Demonstrated sensitivity and experience with and\/or knowledge of domestic violence within and against
\ndisenfranchised communities including individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender,
\nqueer, and\/or HIV-affected, the elderly and individuals with mental health issues.
\n\uf0b7 Demonstrated commitment to equity and social justice including a focus on self-awareness and
\nengagement of continuous learning around issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
\n\uf0b7 The ideal candidate for this position will be creative, collaborative, demonstrate critical thinking, be
\ncoachable, able to share their knowledge with others in a team environment, be comfortable with
\nambiguity, works with persistence, has excellent time management, excellent interpersonal skills as well as
\nwritten and oral communication skills.
\n\uf0b7 Proficiency in at least one of the following 2D\/3D CAD packages is required or willing to learn: Sketchup,
\nLibreCAD, FreeCAD, TinkerCAD, Adobe Illustrator or Adobe Photoshop.
\n\uf0b7 Proficiency in at least one of the following 2D\/3D CAD packages is preferred: Fusion 360, SolidWorks,
\nRhinoceros.
\n\uf0b7 Expert user of fabrication equipment such as vinyl printer\/cutter, 3D printer, CNC mill, laser cutter and
\nother related equipment.
\n\uf0b7 Proficiency in common the desktop applications of the Microsoft Office Suite.
\n\uf0b7 Bilingual (English\/Spanish) is a plus, but not required.<\/p>\n
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:<\/p>\n
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\n\uf0b7 Full-time position, Seasonal from 7\/5 to 8\/26 , the 39-day internship includes 4 days of training and
\norientation and 30 days of instruction time with students with a 5-day reset period between sessions.
\n\uf0b7 Paid internship with a rate of $15.\/hour
\n\uf0b7 Position requires a clean State Central Register (SCR) check and a Criminal Background Check (CBC)<\/p>\n
Interested candidates may forward a copy of their resume and cover letter to John Jefferys jjefferys@urinyc.org\u00a0 for
\nconsideration with the subject line: FAB LAB SUMMER TEACHING INTERN.
\nUrban Resource Institute provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
\nand prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin,
\ndisability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other
\ncharacteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
\nThis applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
\nlayoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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