Robotics Education Competition Foundation & VEX Robotics Are you energetic, want to enhance children's learning and be part of a community? You can be the one to change the direction of a kid's life. The REC Foundation is the leading not-for-profit robotics competition organizer worldwide, hosting the VEX Robotics competitions in Australia and worldwide. To be considered, you need to write a cover letter outlining why you want to join the REC Foundation and VEX Robotics community. Position Requirements Robotics Competition Support Exceptional customer service to REC Foundation STEM stakeholders. Initiate and develop relationships with Event Partners, schools, teachers, program participants, and community. Develop opportunities to promote the REC Foundation. Maintain understanding of STEM education initiatives and trends. Plan and manage material needs at events. Competition Program Growth Public presentations and demonstrations to new program participants and sponsors to grow the number of teams and events. Liaise with educational and governmental organizations to grow teams and events. Manage grant applications available for STEM initiatives. Build and maintain a database of STEM contacts. Event Planning Support, mentor, and motivate Event Partners (EP's). Provide training to EP's, team coaches & mentors to ensure the quality of the REC Foundation's competition programs. Host annual Australian EP Summit to prepare and support EP's for the upcoming season. Ensure that VEX IQ, VRC, and VEX U standards are maintained during competitions. Plan the Australian National Championship Event. Requirements Background in event management or sports event management. Be hands-on at competitions. Ability to build relationships with a diverse public. Strong project and program management skills. Computer competency and ability to learn new programs. Ability to interact on a professional level with a variety of different personalities, from co-workers to sponsors to customers. Initiative and resourcefulness; experience as a self-starter. Energy and passion for the REC Foundation mission is essential. Your application will include the following questions:
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