Raven Robotics Program

Stipend: $3,498 Reports To: Assigned Supervisor About Us The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is committed to providing students with meaningful learning experiences that promote academic achievement, innovation, collaboration, and career readiness. Through extracurricular programs such as RAVEN Robotics, students have opportunities to develop skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM), teamwork, and leadership.

Job Summary

The RAVEN Robotics Head Sponsor is responsible for coordinating and supporting the districtwide FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) program. This position oversees student recruitment, team organization, fundraising, practice schedules, competition preparation, and ongoing program development. The sponsor will foster a student-led environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership while ensuring students from all three district buildings have opportunities to participate.

Key Responsibilities

Summer Preparation and Planning Coordinate initial program planning, fundraising strategies, and organizational structure for the upcoming competition season. Establish communication channels among students, sponsors, families, and community supporters. Prepare for the upcoming season, including team organization and program needs.

Student Recruitment Actively recruit students from all three district buildings during Transition Day and Opening Year Events. Promote participation in the districtwide RAVEN Robotics program. Encourage student involvement, collaboration, and leadership. Team Operations and Schedule First Semester: Host biweekly meetings, at a minimum, focused on skill development, team collaboration, and establishing a student-led organizational structure.

Second Semester: Coordinate approximately 15 hours of practice per week leading up to the March competition. Schedule practices, typically after 5:00 p.m., at Francis Howell North (FHN) to accommodate student and sponsor travel and allow all participants to attend and fully participate. Coordinate team activities, practice schedules, and competition preparation.

Support students in developing technical skills, teamwork, problem-solving, and project management. Post-Competition and Off-Season Planning Maintain regular meetings following the March competition to organize and maintain the robotics workshop and workspace. Establish student leadership structures to support continuity and program development for the following school year.

Develop districtwide student recruitment and fundraising plans for the upcoming season. Support ongoing improvement of the program, team organization, and workspace. Administrative and Community Engagement Attend monthly Booster Club meetings. Collaborate with district staff, families, and community supporters to promote student participation and program sustainability.

Assist with fundraising, communication, and organizational activities necessary to support the program.

Qualifications

and Skills Ability to organize, coordinate, and support a districtwide extracurricular program. Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills. Ability to work collaboratively with students, staff, families, and community members. Interest in robotics, STEM education, engineering, or student-centered extracurricular activities preferred.

Ability to support student leadership, teamwork, and a positive learning environment. Availability to attend scheduled meetings, evening practices, and competition-related activities as required. Work Schedule Summer planning and recruitment activities as needed. Biweekly meetings during the first semester, at a minimum.

Approximately 15 hours of weekly practice during the second semester leading up to the March competition. Practices typically scheduled after 5:00 p.m. at Francis Howell North. Continued meetings and program development following the competition. Monthly Booster Club meetings. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!