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Do you want to apply your creative and innovative ideas in creation of robot games? Do you want to be with an organization where your knowledge and skills will help increase school engagement and student success, and extend our global reach? Do you want to be on a team that crafts opportunities and provides life changing experiences for students?\nThese opportunities are as strong and dynamic as ever, as FIRST® creates the people who will change the world - today and tomorrow!\nWhat We Offer\nWe promise a fast-paced, exciting, and rewarding environment where you will be part of a team that cares about each other and thrives on each other’s successes. 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I understand that any false statements or omissions may result in disqualification from employment or, if employed, termination.\nI acknowledge that FIRST may conduct a comprehensive background check as part of the hiring process. This may include, but is not limited to, verification of my employment history, education, professional credentials, employment references, and a review of prior involvement with FIRST in an employment or volunteer capacity.\nI further acknowledge that if I receive a conditional offer of employment, my employment status remains contingent upon the results of a criminal records check, and that the findings may affect my eligibility for employment. Additionally, for certain positions where job responsibilities warrant it, FIRST may conduct a credit check as part of the background screening process, in compliance with applicable laws.\nFIRST takes your privacy seriously, and we are dedicated to protecting the confidentiality of your personal data. 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