STEM

The ABHS AmeriCorps Program engages members in service roles that strengthen community wellness, cultural continuity, environmental stewardship, and youth development across the White Mountain Apache Tribe. Members support culturally grounded, evidence-informed activities aligned with AmeriCorps priority areas. Youth STEM members expand access to culturally grounded robotics, coding, and technology-based learning while supporting Apache language revitalization. Through hands-on workshops and outcome tracking, they build academic confidence, cultural identity, and measurable program impact. These roles build local capacity and support long-term, culturally rooted solutions for community well-being.

Member Duties : Robotics Coaching/STEM: Facilitate youth robotics coding lessons. Support youth in designing, building, testing robotics projects. Assist in planning/managing youth robotics tournament, including set-up and event logistics. Tech Workshops (3D Printing, Laser Cutting, Digital Tools): Facilitate workshops for youth, demonstrate safe equipment use, project-based learning. Support youth in completing technology-based project (printed model, engraved item, robotic component). Maintain equipment logs and ensure tools are used safely. Apache Language & Cultural Tech: co-develop digital tools that support Apache language and cultural preservation. Collect, organize, record Apache words, phrases, songs, stories in collaboration with fluent speakers, elders, cultural advisors. Help design interactive digital materials (language-learning mini-games, app-based activities, short films, animations, digital stories, robotics/coding activities that incorporate Apache vocabulary).

Program Benefits : Education award upon successful completion of service , Living Allowance .

Terms :

Permits attendance at school during off hours , Permits working at another job during off hours , Uniforms provided and required .

Service Areas :

Community and Economic Development , Children/Youth , Education , Tribal .

Skills :

Team Work .

SUMMARY

Program Type:

AmeriCorps State / National

Program

STEM

Program Start/End Date

01/08/2027 - 01/08/2028

Work Schedule

Part Time

Education level

High school diploma/GED

Age Requirement

Minimum: 17 Maximum: None

Program Locations

ARIZONA

Accepting Applications

From 09/15/2026 To 12/31/2026

Contact

Anna Olson

PO Box 1089

Whiteriver AZ 85941

9289883289

[email protected]

Listing ID

128942