REC Foundation
Regional Support Specialist - Robotics Support (Remote)
REC Foundation - Greenville, Texas, United States, 75402
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Regional Support Specialist
Job Description
The Regional Support Specialists for the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation have energy and passion for the mission and vision of the REC Foundation. This position is primarily responsible for supporting our programs and developing programs staff, Event Partners, and Coaches. Typically, Regional Support Specialists will either support robotics programs or drones programs.
Responsibilities
Event Support
Attend events hosted by the REC Foundation and Event Partners as needed Keep up to date on the current year's games for specific programs as requested Complete Training (Head Referee, Judge Advisor, Event Partner) as requested Communicate with the Event Partner for assignments and details regarding the support of the event Communicate with the Event Partner or event host on the needs and challenges of the event Assist in all aspects of the event as requested by the Event Partner or event host Ensure that the event and attendees are following the RECF Code of Conduct, Student Centered Policy, and Commitment to Event Excellence The RSS will NOT do the following for an Event Partner:
Be the Head or Scorekeeper Referee Run Tournament Manager Be the Judge Advisor or on the judging team Run Skills or Practice Fields Assemble the field components Be the Emcee for the event Do ANY of the volunteer positions
Maintain regular communication with RECF staff in regards to events Assist with the collection of data to evaluate event success
Team Support
Ability to communicate professionally about common team issues and questions Maintain regular communication with RECF staff for assignments and details regarding the team support Assist in all aspects of team support as requested Assist with the collection of data to evaluate engagement/re-engagement of teams and team participation in events Assist with grant application reviews and follow-up as needed Assist with volunteer recruitment Assist with additional projects as assigned
Other Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned Uphold organization policies and standards, including but not limited to policies found in the Employee Handbook, the Code of Conduct, the Student Centered Policy, and the Commitment to Event Excellence Ensure and maintain an ethical, trusting, inclusive, and productive work environment Provide continual feedback to help maintain program integrity Monitor and compile individual monthly travel and expenditure reports in a timely manner Additional Information
Seeking Support in
Southern New York Southern California Texas Region 2 Utah Eastern Pennsylvania Texas Region 5 Arkansas South Florida
Primary Location:
Event Support - onsite at the event location, travel may be required Team Support - remote
Schedule:
Specific schedules will be discussed with your direct manager
Position Salary Range: $18.00 per hour Requirements
Event Support
Prior event experience and strong history of well-run events, teams, and assistance in a local area Experience with RobotEvents, Tournament Manager, and the Event Partner process to run and manage an event Willingness to support and utilize problem-solving skills during assigned events Personal transportation to and from the event; willingness and ability to travel Strong communication skills Weekend availability to be onsite at selected events Attendance is mandatory at assigned events Commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Team Support
Prior coach/mentor experience Experience with RobotEvents Willingness to support and utilize problem-solving skills to support the robotics community Strong communication skills Commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Job Description
The Regional Support Specialists for the Robotics Education & Competition (REC) Foundation have energy and passion for the mission and vision of the REC Foundation. This position is primarily responsible for supporting our programs and developing programs staff, Event Partners, and Coaches. Typically, Regional Support Specialists will either support robotics programs or drones programs.
Responsibilities
Event Support
Attend events hosted by the REC Foundation and Event Partners as needed Keep up to date on the current year's games for specific programs as requested Complete Training (Head Referee, Judge Advisor, Event Partner) as requested Communicate with the Event Partner for assignments and details regarding the support of the event Communicate with the Event Partner or event host on the needs and challenges of the event Assist in all aspects of the event as requested by the Event Partner or event host Ensure that the event and attendees are following the RECF Code of Conduct, Student Centered Policy, and Commitment to Event Excellence The RSS will NOT do the following for an Event Partner:
Be the Head or Scorekeeper Referee Run Tournament Manager Be the Judge Advisor or on the judging team Run Skills or Practice Fields Assemble the field components Be the Emcee for the event Do ANY of the volunteer positions
Maintain regular communication with RECF staff in regards to events Assist with the collection of data to evaluate event success
Team Support
Ability to communicate professionally about common team issues and questions Maintain regular communication with RECF staff for assignments and details regarding the team support Assist in all aspects of team support as requested Assist with the collection of data to evaluate engagement/re-engagement of teams and team participation in events Assist with grant application reviews and follow-up as needed Assist with volunteer recruitment Assist with additional projects as assigned
Other Responsibilities
Performs other duties as assigned Uphold organization policies and standards, including but not limited to policies found in the Employee Handbook, the Code of Conduct, the Student Centered Policy, and the Commitment to Event Excellence Ensure and maintain an ethical, trusting, inclusive, and productive work environment Provide continual feedback to help maintain program integrity Monitor and compile individual monthly travel and expenditure reports in a timely manner Additional Information
Seeking Support in
Southern New York Southern California Texas Region 2 Utah Eastern Pennsylvania Texas Region 5 Arkansas South Florida
Primary Location:
Event Support - onsite at the event location, travel may be required Team Support - remote
Schedule:
Specific schedules will be discussed with your direct manager
Position Salary Range: $18.00 per hour Requirements
Event Support
Prior event experience and strong history of well-run events, teams, and assistance in a local area Experience with RobotEvents, Tournament Manager, and the Event Partner process to run and manage an event Willingness to support and utilize problem-solving skills during assigned events Personal transportation to and from the event; willingness and ability to travel Strong communication skills Weekend availability to be onsite at selected events Attendance is mandatory at assigned events Commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Team Support
Prior coach/mentor experience Experience with RobotEvents Willingness to support and utilize problem-solving skills to support the robotics community Strong communication skills Commitment to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion