STEM Mentors

These are the values which have created a tradition of excellence spanning more than six decades, and which are enabling Holyoke Community College to meet today's challenges.

Mission: Educate. Inspire. Connect.

Values: Kindness, Inclusion, Trust, Innovation & Collaboration

Kindness, inclusion and trust are the foundation of the work that we do together. Innovation and collaboration enable us to explore and implement the ideas that will shape our future.

The STEM mentorship position offers students the opportunity to build experience and knowledge through a range of skills in a collaborative and supportive environment. Mentors will gain hands-on experience with fostering leadership, teamwork, decision-making, and organizational skills in our STEM Innovation Lab. The Mentor will also help and assist in the completion of the new STEM space. As well as assist the Coordinator in the lab as needed.

1. Maintain and facilitate lab space.
2. Help create and organize activities and workshops.
3. Help in completion of setting up the new STEM space in Frost Building.
4. Help students in setting up and finding materials needed to explore STEM fields.
5. Ensure that snacks and materials are stocked, labeled, and organized.
6. Ensure all students have filled out permission and liability forms.
7. Ensures every student is utilizing the Navigate laptop to scan in and out of space.
8. Other duties as assigned by the director.

Required Qualifications:

1. Must be a current Holyoke Community College student in any of the STEM majors.
2. Ability to work independently and in groups.
3. Ability to facilitate and support students in the space.
4. Good communication skills.
5. Good organizational skills.
6. Ability to maintain safety in the lab space.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Dedication to inspiring students to learn about STEM.
2. Experience in either tutoring or supplemental instruction.
3. How to troubleshoot and maintain 3D printers.

Part-Time, Non-Benefited Position

Hours: Up to 18.5 hours/week
Hourly Rate: $15.00

Position will remain open until filled.

Disability Accommodations:

Holyoke Community College is committed to the full inclusion of individuals with disabilities and will ensure the availability of reasonable accommodations. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the Office of People and Talent at (413) 552-2554.

Background Check:

• Employment is contingent upon the successful completion and review of a background check which will include CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information).
• All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. HCC is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

Holyoke Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.