Maker Fellow Vista@UDC College of Agriculture

Maker Fellow of AgricultureUDC CAUSES is piloting a multipronged community makerspace in response to both the University''s Equity Imperative 2022 (strengthening links to community, charting pathways between education and employment, creating environments conducive to learning) as well as expanding demand for collaborative learning and engagement, especially directed to local underserved youth. The UDC Makerspace team is working with local public agencies and nonprofit organizations as well as community members to identify areas of demand and increase community engagement in the makerspace. This includes recruting and partnering with local middle and high schools to ensure strong utility of our offerings and to connect K-12 learners with post-secondary learning opportunities; and to connect post-secondary learners with workforce opportunities, including STEM offerings. The Maker Fellow will support UDC CAUSES in developing both new and converting existing training to maker-centered learning to a virtual makerspace format. The Maker Fellow will assist in developing the virtual format including a user-friendly interface, developing and offering hands-on learning in public schools using science models, and exploring several different options for a mobile Makerspace that can be deployed to meet local demand. As a Maker Fellow, you will join a cohort of 20 AmeriCorps VISTA members placed at leading organizations across the country and participate in a year-long structured and collaborative learning pathway. Benefits include a living stipend of $20,584.20/year, a $500/month housing stipend, a Segal Education Award of $6,195 upon successful completion or end of year cash stipend of $1,800, healthcare coverage, and child care subsidy. Please visit to learn more about this unique opportunity.Member Duties : This program will connect K-12 students to maker-centered learning opportunities that help students build the academic and social emotional skills key to their success in school, postsecondary enrollment and workforce placement. Maker Fellows, through service in their local communities and participation in targeted professional development, will become life-long leaders and champions of maker-centered learning and mentorship for under-served students. Maker-centered learning provides a unique chance for students to explore the real world through designing, hacking, building, and experimenting, through the use of digital design and fabrication technologies and makerspaces. Fellows work in capacity building roles and support direct programming, such as developing and enhancing new maker-centered learning programming, partnering with school districts to redesign high school CTE pathways and supporting the development of local communities of practice for faculty and educators.Program Benefits : $500 Monthly Housing Stipend , Training , Education award upon successful completion of service , Stipend , Relocation Allowance , Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend , Childcare assistance if eligible , Living Allowance , Health Coverage* .*For details about AmeriCorps VISTA healthcare benefits, please visit : Car recommended , Permits working at another job during off hours .Service Areas : Community and Economic Development , Education , Children/Youth , Community Outreach .Skills : Youth Development , Non-Profit Management , Communications , Computers/Technology , Team Work , Business/Entrepreneur , Conflict Resolution , Community Organization , Writing/Editing , Education , General Skills , Public Speaking , Teaching/Tutoring , Fund raising/Grant Writing , Fine Arts/Crafts , Leadership .

Created: 2025-11-15