LowLine is launching their Lowline Young Ambassadors Program.
“Designed to deepen and expand the Lowline’s commitment to youth education and engagement, this program builds upon over 3 years of the Lowline Young Designers Program.”
The Lowline Young Ambassadors Program will help prepare 16 rising juniors for careers and educational paths in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) related fields.
Benefits
- – Scholarship of $1,000 upon completion of the program for each participant, with average commitment of 100 hours per student.
- – Documentation of service hours and recommendations for college, employment, or other scholarship programs.
- – Personal networking opportunities with architects, scientists, engineers, designers, and the Lowline team.
Qualifications
– Currently enrolled in high school as a rising junior (grade 11) in New York City, with a preference for students living or attending school on the Lower East Side of Manhattan.
– Interest in exploring and learning science, technology, engineering, arts and math.
– Interest in interacting with the public and developing communication skills.
– Requires recommendation via a community-based organization.
Responsibilities
– Actively engage visitors at the Lowline Lab, our live technology exhibition space.
– Facilitate design-based activities for families and school-based audiences.
– Lead quarterly design charrettes alongside the cohort for the local community.
Time Commitment
16 youth will serve as Lowline Young Ambassadors for 6-months, starting on October 1, 2016 and running through March 1, 2017. Young Ambassadors begin the program with a two-day-long orientation and training program. Following orientation and training, youth will commit to completing an average of 100 hours throughout the program, the total of which will include shifts at the Lowline Lab on weekends, as well as after school workshops and sessions during the week.
Application Process
Applicants must apply through a participating community organization by submitting a brief personal statement of interest, application form, and two references via an online application. Participating organizations are listed below, but all New York-City-based organizations are eligible.
Applications will open July 7, 2016, and close September 16, 2016. Selected applicants will be notified by September 23, 2016, and invited to participate in a group interview to take place between September 26, 2016 and September 30, 2016.”
For more information please contact The Lowline at education@thelowline.org.