TechGirls Local Engagement Coordinators (LECs)
Legacy International will work with select embassies to identify a Local Engagement Coordinator (LEC), who will ideally be an outstanding/active DOS alum to support the 2025 TechGirls program from January 2025 to December 2025. Check out the current Local Engagement Coordinators here.
The LEC’s responsibilities include:
- Assisting embassy with program outreach in their country during recruitment period;
- Managing a small budget which will cover participant in-country travel arrangements for visa appointments and international travel;
- Assisting families as they prepare their child for travel, translating Legacy's pre-departure information as needed, and tracking the completion of important forms (health forms, media consent, visa applications etc.);
- Connecting TechGirls with DOS alumni in STEM fields via virtual and in-person meetups;
- Mentoring TechGirls as needed through the follow-on project phase and keeping Legacy and embassies informed of progress;
- Possibly acting as an international flight chaperone for the group either to the USA or from the USA.
Eligibility and Selection: Candidates will submit a brief application via Google Form. Following a pre-screening round, Legacy International will interview select applicants and discuss the final selection with embassy officials.
LECs should:
- Be an active youth leader;
- Be ages 23 and older;
- Women are strongly encouraged to apply;
- Have a strong commitment to women and girls empowerment and STEM;
- Possess strong organizational, English, communication, and interpersonal skills;
- Be able to manage a small budget and coordinate logistics in nearby or neighboring countries;
- Have experience developing and executing a community project, business, or nonprofit in the STEM field; and
- Have participated in a DOS program or be a part of the Department of State Alumni network. See a list of programs here.
Compensation: LECs will contribute approximately 5-15 hours per month from January 2025 to December 2025 and will receive a small honorarium for their service.
Questions: Please contact us.
Legacy International is committed to a merit-based, equal-opportunity policy that ensures all volunteers and employees are considered fairly and in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Our hiring decisions are based on qualifications, skills, and experience, ensuring a workforce driven by excellence and achievement. We uphold fair practices that support a strong, skilled, and creative workforce, enabling qualified individuals from many backgrounds to contribute to our shared success.
