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About Learn Fresh
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh programs leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM and social-emotional learning. By bringing students’ genuine interests into the classroom, Learn Fresh programs foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Since our founding, Learn Fresh has explicitly focused on achieving equitable representation across the STEM pipeline for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communities. To date, our programming has engaged nearly one million students and over 9,000 educators across the US and beyond. Learn Fresh partners with over 30 professional sports organizations to create an authentic and immersive experience for our students. Our flagship program, NBA Math Hoops, is a comprehensive community program, digital and physical board games, mobile app, and classroom curriculum. The program develops students’ algebra readiness prior to entering high school, while strengthening important skills including self-regulation and executive function. Students who complete the program demonstrate a 30 percent increase in math achievement over their peers in a traditional math curriculum and an overwhelming 93 percent of educators report that their students now find math to be more accessible, relevant, and engaging! Our fast-growing program, MLB STEM League infuses STEM and social emotional learning into the culturally rich and fast-paced game of baseball. Now entering its third season, the program has already engaged over 20,000 students across the U.S. and Central and Latin America. The Learn Fresh team is currently developing a broader range of programs that seek to remove the boundaries between in-school and out-of-school STEM learning, and to reduce the barriers to engagement for our students and educators. By bringing students’ genuine interests into the classroom, our programs foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
About Learn Fresh
Learn Fresh is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing innovative STEM learning experiences that empower educators and inspire students. Through community, play, and rigorous exploration, Learn Fresh programs leverage students’ passion for sports and entertainment to inspire their STEM and social-emotional learning. By bringing students’ genuine interests into the classroom, Learn Fresh programs foster a lifelong enthusiasm for learning.
Since our founding, Learn Fresh has explicitly focused on achieving equitable representation across the STEM pipeline for girls, students of color, and those living in low-income communities. To date, our programming has engaged nearly one million students and over 9,000 educators across the US and beyond. Learn Fresh partners with over 30 professional sports organizations to create an authentic and immersive experience for our students. Our flagship program, NBA Math Hoops, is a…
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Learn Fresh is seeking ambitious, enthusiastic young professionals to join our Emerging Leaders Council (ELC). Members of the ELC aid in building awareness for Learn Fresh and its programs across the United States. The Council will collaborate to host networking events (ex: Happy Hours, Prospective Donor Events, etc.) for Learn Fresh in their respective regions, as well as drive the development of donor events and campaigns (including end of year giving efforts).
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New York City
Philadelphia
Purpose of Emerging Leaders Council
The Learn Fresh Emerging Leaders Council is a growing group of young professionals in their 20s and 30s who are passionate about Learn Fresh’s mission of improving academic achievement in STEM and social-emotional development for underrepresented students living in low-income communities across the US. The ELC plays a strategic role in developing awareness of Learn Fresh’s programs, and providing opportunities for growth by leveraging social media, events, and individual fundraising to support organizational goals. The ELC is a unique leadership opportunity that will drive significant impact for Learn Fresh’s growth.
Benefits of Service
The Emerging Leaders Council provides social, professional, and service opportunities for individuals interested in developing their network and skills. Council members may enjoy a wide range of benefits and opportunities, including:
- Developing leadership skills and resources to affect change in a community while working in a cooperative and supportive environment
- Interacting with the staff and the Executive Board of Learn Fresh who have driven the creation of a nonprofit that has seen rapid growth since its founding in 2012
- Gaining hands-on experience volunteering, developing a network of support, and organizing fundraising events
- Enhancing your résumé through ELC activities and regular volunteerism
- Networking with other civic-minded young professionals
Qualifications
- Professional in their 20s or 30s working/residing in New York, New Jersey, or Philadelphia
- Reliable and motivated self-starter possessing strong leadership abilities
- Excellent planning skills and follow through
- Willingness and desire to actively promote Learn Fresh
- Willingness and desire to work collaboratively with other ELC members and Learn Fresh staff
Responsibilities
- Serve at least one 2-year term
- Attend at least 70% of ELC meetings (October - June monthly Zoom calls)
- Commit to a minimum of 20 hours of service over the course of the year (this includes time dedicated to meetings, volunteering at/hosting events)
- Host or help support two networking events each year to help introduce and cultivate new relationships for Learn Fresh (individuals, partners, and corporations)
- Help identify at least five new donors to the organization (at any level)
- Make a financial contribution at a level that is personally meaningful
If you are interested in gaining more insight on our organization and the Emerging Leaders Council, please contact Melanie Moore at melanie@learnfresh.org for more information.
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