Scholarship Attendant

Scholarship Attendant 

Position Summary

The Scholarship Attendant will be in charge of promoting the FIRST Scholarship Program to students, parents, mentors and others attending an FRC regional event.  The Scholarship Attendant will be charge of locating and setting up the designated scholarship table using materials supplied in the Scholarship Program Table Supplies box.  Visit with teams/mentors in the pit area to inform them of the scholarship table and its location.

Responsibilities

  • Locate the scholarship table set aside by Show Ready Events
  • Unpack the FIRST Scholarship Program Table Supply box and setup display
  • Put up Scholarship Program Posters in various locations at the venue
  • Visit with teams, parents and mentors in the Pit area
  • Monitor the scholarship table
  • Breakdown and pack up scholarship table at the end of the event

Experience And Skills Needed

  • FIRST experience not required
  • Ability to "take charge"; be assertive, but tactful
  • General knowledge of facility and event layout
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to collaborate with others, work as a member of a team
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Self-directed individual
  • Ability to stand for long periods; walk the length of the facility

Time Commitment

Commitment:               Minimum one day + Training

Approximate times:    Wednesday: 6:00 P.M.- 8 P.M. (dependent upon Regional*)

                                    Thursday: 8:00 A.M.- 8 P.M.

                                    Friday: 8:00 A.M.- 5 P.M.

                                    Saturday: 8:00 A.M.- Completion

 

NOTE: Volunteers should arrive on site 15-20 minutes prior to start of every shift in order to allow time to check in at the Volunteer Registration desk. 

Training

Wednesday Volunteer Orientation Dinner and Training, all other training will be on the job.

Reporting Relationships And Supervision

Direct supervision:           Volunteer Coordinator

Oversight by:                  FIRST Volunteer Resources Department Staff

 

*Please Note: some events will not be conducting a Wednesday evening Volunteer Orientation and Training.