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NewBoCo values diversity in entrepreneurship, innovation, and tech education within and connected to our ecosystem. We are committed to promoting and enhancing equity and inclusion in all of our programs and events. We believe the shared commitment to building a resilient ecosystem within a diverse environment fosters creativity and advances our community as a whole. Our ultimate goal is that diversity and inclusion, like innovation, is an unwavering, uncontestable part of the DNA of our organization.

K-12 Education Logistics Summer Assistant

About NewBoCo

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative (NewBoCo) is a 501c3 non-profit located in the heart of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The organization is dedicated to making the state of Iowa more resilient to a changing economy by supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and tech education.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our global communities. Black, Indigenous, People of color, Women, LGBTQIA+, Veterans, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Position Summary

This position would support NewBoCo’s K-12 Education programs along with the K–12 Education team leading up to, and during the summer months. This is a very fast paced, service focused team with opportunities to lead the implementation and expansion of local and statewide programs. The position would be part time with a maximum of 30 hours per week, with an estimated period of May through August. Potential for part-time hours or flexible schedule in May and August to accommodate school schedules and workshop needs.

Responsibilities

Ordering workshop materials
Organizing materials for specific workshops
Organizing large events
Supporting teacher workshops
Answering questions about our student or teacher facing programs
Managing the delivery of workshop materials to participants
Communicating workshop details to participants
Tracking deliverables
Handling customs for workshop materials
Onsite support of workshops
Support virtual workshops on Zoom

Skills and Qualifications

Experience managing materials logistics
Detailed organization skills
Strong communication skills
Problem solving skills
Comfortable with learning new things
Ability to identify areas for improvement and share ideas to make changes
Self-starter, willing to ask questions to get the job done

Optional Skills

Experience with K-12 education
Experience with computer science education
Experience with STEM education
Experience with Agile methodologies
Experience with Zoom

Some details you should know

In-state travel may be necessary. Saturday availability is necessary.
You’ll be required to pass a background check, and enter an agreement to safeguard proprietary information of NewBoCo and our clients, as a part of the on-boarding process.

If you are interested, apply and include

A resume
Why you are interested in this position and what previous related experience you have
Answers to our optional Equal Opportunity questions

Equal Opportunity

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative is committed to the principles of Diversity, Equity Inclusion as well as Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. To monitor our EEO/AA efforts and to comply with government record keeping, grant reporting and other legal requirements, we need to collect information from our job applicants. Completion of this self-identification form is voluntary. This information is not provided to the hiring manager. You will not be subjected to any adverse treatment if you do or do not provide the information requested. We would, however, appreciate your response.