Job ID: 360621 About the Job
This temporary position will support the preparation anddelivery for the National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI). NSTI is a 2-week summer camp for student's grades 7-9 and takes place July15-26, 2024. The camp chaperone will provide on-site assistance for 30 middle school students during the full two-weeks of camp, as well asprovide preparation assistance as needed .
Job Duties and Responsibilities
90% On-Site Chaperone (~100 hours)Interact with NSTI participants during activities to build relationships and connections to CTS Help CTS Staff ensure the safetyof all NSTI participants as a full time chaperone and mentor Represent CTS at all off-site NSTI sessions Superviseyouth of varying ages during programs and tours Provide technical assistance during activities 10% NSTI Preparation(~10 hours): Work with CTS Staff to plan daily activities which aren't part of a session Support NSTI Session hosts inensuring programming is age-appropriate and engaging Attend NSTI Orientation Qualifications
Required Qualifications High School Diploma/GED or equivalent. Five years experience working with youth preferably in a leadership or education setting Preferred Qualifications Prior knowledge of transportation and/or engineering topics Creativity & Flexibility Leadership Skills About the Department
The Center for Transportation Studies (CTS) conducts transportation research,education, and outreach programs in a broad number of areas, including transportation policy and planning, infrastructure engineering,intelligent transportation systems and safety. These activities are carried out through relationships with University faculty, governmentagencies, and private industry, including an extensive advisory committee structure. An annual operating budget is provided by the statelegislature to support a base level of research, education, and outreach services. This operating support is supplemented by other grantsthat CTS attracts. How To Apply
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