[YEP-DC] Program Manager - Broadcom MASTERS

Background:

Founded in 1921, Society for Science & the Public is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization in Washington, D.C. whose mission is to promote the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, educate and inspire.

SSP publishes the award-winning Science News, and Science News for Kids reaching millions of readers online and in print each year. It also offers outstanding education programs for students:

n  Intel Science Talent Search (STS)

n  Intel International Science & Engineering Fair  (ISEF) and

n  Broadcom MASTERS (Math, Applied Science, Technology & Engineering Rising Stars)

Programs and publications are supported by outreach and membership.

Program Manager

The Broadcom MASTERS  Program Manager reports to the Director of the Science Education Programs (SEP.) In this position, the Manager serves as the lead planner and administrator for the Broadcom MASTERS, a national science, technology, engineering, and math competition for  6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Primary Responsibilities

Core duties include:

1.         In coordination with the Director of SEP, develop and administer the program including coordination of staff on the annual calendar, application and entry process, program publications, collateral materials and week-long final event activities.

2.         Lead the sponsorship relationship, including development, planning and reporting to the corporate sponsor.

3.         Coordinate communication efforts to promote the program with emphasis on building new partnerships to further program reach, as well as publicizing the program to new audiences.

4.         Maintain information, timely fulfillment of inquiries/requests, and processing of annual program awards. This can include handling of confidential documents and projects, maintaining the confidentiality of the selection process with students, parents, teachers, the press and the public. 

5.         Coordinate with the Events Director and other key staff to direct the finalist week activities including the student activities, public exhibition of projects and final award ceremony.

6.         Support for other SEP programs and potential coordination with SSP outreach efforts.

Qualifications

Required

1.       At least 3 to 5 years experience as a manager; relevant experience in education. Outstanding communication skills including ability to communicate verbally and in writing about sensitive matters.

2.       Undergraduate degree

3.       Computer proficiency including:

a.       Word Processing

b.      Excel

4.       Demonstrated ability to work with others as a team.

5.       Attendance at all SEP programs, which requires at least 2 weeks of travel annually.

6.       Affinity for the education and science goals of SSP.

 

Desirable

1.       Familiarity with education application processing (college or university).

2.       Previous management of a sponsored program or lead on a sponsorship relationship.

3.       Experience with external communications, including working with media, elected officials, and the education community of parents, teachers, and students.

4.       Advanced degree in science or education.

Please send cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to nmoulding@societyforscience.org

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