Volunteer: Advisory Board Member

Company: Volunteermatch
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Become one of the 'characters' that supports Edheads!Do you have fun working with STEM professionals, networking, thinking strategically and planning STEM-related events? If you also have a sense of humor, a sense of wonder, and little free time to give each month, then Edheads is the place for you! Edheads is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that ties K-12 classroom curricula to real world challenges and careers by providing free or low cost games to teachers, students and parents.We are looking for about 5-6 people to serve on our Advisory Board to help the Executive Board of Edheads meet our mission. No prior board participation necessary - this would be a great place to start serving on a board! We are just getting started and have not yet finished setting up all the parameters of the position.By capturing student imaginations and igniting career aspirations, Edheads empowers students to pursue fulfilling, productive careers in science, technology, engineering and math. We tie school to work by reinforcing basic skills and demonstrating how they are applied in STEM careers. On Edheads' site, students can be surgeons, manufacturing technicians, find simple machines, predict the weather, create a stem cell line and more!DescriptionOur Vision: Through corporate philanthropy, sponsorships, partnerships and donations, Edheads provides exciting games and experiences to millions of students that inspire today's K-12 students to become the STEM leaders of tomorrow. We believe every student should have the opportunity to develop their potential and fulfill their dreams and career aspirations.Our Values:

• Relevance: Connecting science and math education standards to learning outcomes related to real-world careers.
• Access: Giving educators a way to influence their students' future career paths with online learning that is widely accessible.
• Quality games: Helping teachers, parents, and students meet state and national learning goals through highly interactive and engaging content.
• Evidence: Evaluating the difference made in student STEM knowledge and attitudes toward STEM careers.Minimum Requirements:Must live in central Ohio and be at least 21 years old. Must have transportation and be able to meet weekday evenings. A few events are scheduled for Saturday afternoons or evenings.
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