Apply to Work at GAMES Camp!

Girls' Adventures in Math, Engineering, and Science (GAMES) Camp is a weeklong residential camp for rising 9th-12th grade girls at the University of Illinois.  Campers have the opportunity to explore exciting engineering and scientific fields through demonstrations, classroom presentations, hands-on activities, and contacts with women in these technical fields.  Best of all, they are mentored by undergraduate and graduate students majoring in STEM fields here at UIUC--that's where you come in!

We are looking for the following in our GAMES staff members:

• Undergraduate or Graduate student at UIUC in engineering, mathematics, science, or education discipline.
• Energy and enthusiasm for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM)
• Knowledgeable and approachable style.
• Belief in girls' abilities in the STEM fields.
• Positive, upbeat disposition.
• Ability to work independently as well as work effectively within a group.
• Must be comfortable and engaging while teaching to a roomful of youth and have interest in being an effective, empathetic teacher.
• Must be able and willing to explain basic concepts well, and to assist young learners in building an enthusiasm for the curriculum.
• Background and ability to serve as technical adviser to the campers in STEM fields, as they plan and execute a camp project.
• Able to work in a multicultural and diverse setting.
• Available for pre-camp planning communications (reliable and timely communications via e-mail is highly preferred).
• Available for an all-day staff training the day before camp begins (Saturday, July 14th, 2012)
• Able to pass a university security screening procedure.

GAMES runs from July 15-21, 2012.

For more information, or for application instructions, please visit the Staff Opportunities page on our website.