STEM Education Office Coordinator

Organization

Desert Research Institute

Job Posted

August 28, 2024

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Remote

No

Careers

Contact Name

Dana Trimble

Contact Email

dana.trimble@dri.edu

Contact Phone

7756747114

Location

2215 Raggio Parkway
Reno, NV, NV
United States
The STEM Education Office Coordinator will perform a variety of administrative and curriculum development tasks. This position will primarily support the Green Box program, a program which develops, maintains, and ships complex STEM curriculum kits to educators. Currently the Green Box program maintains over 150 kits, each containing all supplies needed for a classroom of students to participate in hands-on lessons.

Summary

This position will be responsible for assisting with the logistic management for this program, which includes tracking and replenishing education resource inventory, managing STEM kit shipments, providing educator support and coordinating the organization of a complex curriculum kit program. Additional duties include community outreach to promote the STEM Education Program, providing support to the STEM Education Program Manager and STEM Education faculty and employees, assisting with daily office needs, managing general administrative activities and contributing to developing curriculum for the Green Box program. This position is based in Reno, NV. 

Key Job Duties: 

  • Maintain database and online checkout system functionality and necessary updates.
  • Manage Green Box shipments, and address shipping functionality tracking and issues with FedEx. 
  • Research material prices, vendors, and update list of inventory needs.
  • Coordinate hourly support staff duties working on inventory. 
  • Coordinate and assist with managing the organization of the Green Box program inventory and logistics management system. 
  • Maintain regular communications with teachers, schools, administrators, and informal educational entities regarding curriculum. 
  • Provide direct customer service for check in/check out process of STEM Education kits.
  • Direct community and partner inquires to appropriate STEM Education faculty.
  • Provide information and resources to the community. 
  • Maintain Science Alive office scheduling calendar. 
  • Compile project metrics, surveys, and evaluations for reporting. 
  • Assist with onboarding paperwork of new hours employees.
  • Provide direct assistance to STEM Education Program Manager. 
  • Provide continuous maintenance of STEM Education Program website including designing, adding, updating, and revising content. 
  • Manage scheduling of social media content, posting, and oversee all event and promotional materials.
  • Coordinate and attend STEM Education and Collaborate Partner events to promote programming. 
  • Organize STEM education event logistics as needed, including registration, coordinating room arrangements, food and/or presenter needs. 
  • Coordinate building of K-12 curriculum for use in formal and informal learning environments. 
  • Contribute to designing visual components for Green Boxes.
  • Coordinate hourly support staff duties working on Green Boxes. 

Required Qualifications:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience
  • Intermediate skills with Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Drive
  • Experience with K-12 education in formal or informal education settings. 
  • Experience with resource coordination. 
  • Passion for STEM education. 
  • Experience working with complex teams and providing general oversight to peers. 
  • Strong organizational skills. 

Apply through the DRI website:  https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/DRI-External/job/DRI---Reno-NV/STEM-Education-Office-Coordinator_R0144210-1

Compensation Information

This is a DRI Technologist position, Grade 31, with a minimum starting annual salary of $53,820 effective 10/1/2024. Starting salary is commensurate with experience and education and alignment with similar public academic-research institutions.