Title: STEM Program Coordinator – STEM NOLA

About STEM NOLA:

The mission of STEM NOLA is to grow future Innovators, Creators, and 

Entrepreneurs through inspiration, engagement, and exposure. Members of the  community will learn about opportunities in the fields of Science, Technology,  Engineering, and Math (STEM).

Job Description – STEM Program Coordinator

The STEM Program Coordinator plans, implements, and evaluates STEM NOLA’s programming for audiences in our impact area. Reporting to the Director of Programs or designee of the CEO, the STEM Program Coordinator collaborates with the Director of Education, Director of Special Projects, Camp Manager, Technology Manager, Operations Manager and general STEM NOLA staff to ensure the successful execution of all programming, including developing and fostering relationships with communities and organizations, manages program logistics and needs, assists in coordinating training to those delivering STEM NOLA content, and may deliver content for STEM NOLA programs, trainings, and other special events as needed. The STEM Program Coordinator, in collaboration with the Director of Programs and other members of the Programs Team, assists in the staffing of personnel responsible for program-related events and tasks.

Primary Functions/Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Execution

●       In collaboration with the Director of Programs and other Senior Leadership, implements and plans programming and run of show for all programming formats, including STEM Saturdays, FEST, Nights, and client purchased programs.

●       Coordinates projects at all levels, including client relationships management, collaborating across departments to ensure project flow, and reporting on project progress.

●       Serves as lead facilitator of programming under their charge.

●       Develops relationships with community partners, including military related organizations, in order to further the programming efforts of STEM NOLA

 Interaction with Staff

●       Partners with LEADERSHIP TEAM members during events to ensure staff and  volunteers execute programs successfully.

●       Assist ADMINISTRATION in registration and marketing for programs

●       In collaboration with OPERATIONS, plan and schedule interns as appropriate to fulfill program needs.

Project Management

●       Maintains a highly organized timeline and planning matrix to ensure programming is planned efficiently and to STEM NOLA standards.

●       Ensure successful launch of new partner programs through conducting site walkthroughs, training staff and volunteers, providing execution support, and other activities as needed.

A successful STEM Program Coordinator:

●       Is familiar with community engagement and outreach and understands how to interact with diverse community members to include corporate, education, military and local government stakeholders.

●       Is a motivated self-starter with a passion for education in traditional and nontraditional formats, especially STEM, and familiarity with instructing children from a variety of backgrounds and educational levels.

●       Is a natural collaborator and critical thinker, works well with a team, and is able to take a concept from an idea to a finished product.

●       Able to stay on task and on schedule with minimal supervision

●       Models kindness, compassion, and understanding, while valuing equity and access for students of all ability levels.

●       Stays up to date with current trends in STEM education and thinks critically about how to bring cutting edge ideas to the general public.

●       Comfortable working with technology of various formats, including Microsoft Office, GSuite, Adobe, Zoom, and relevant apps (i.e. Asana)

●       Available to work evenings, weekends, and some holidays.

This position is:

●       Full time, salaried, minimum of 40 hours per week.

●       May require frequent company-sponsored travel

●       Requires passage of a full background check (state and federally mediated)

The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed for this position. Adjustments may be made at any time as deemed necessary by STEM NOLA Executive administration.