Duluth STEM Education Director

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc.; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical and dental benefits

403b retirement plan

Job summary

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. Duluth Director leads the STARBASE Duluth site at the 148th Fighter Wing, guiding STEM programming for thousands of students and building partnerships with schools, military partners, donors and community leaders across northeastern Minnesota.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff supervision, budget oversight, and active community engagement to advance the STARBASE mission. Applications received by November 20 receive first consideration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Leadership experience in education, nonprofit management, STEM programs, or related fields.
• Experience supervising and developing staff.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Experience building relationships across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Project management and organizational leadership experience.
• Experience managing budgets and organizational resources.
• Commitment to educational excellence and youth development.
• Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, and limited overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all STARBASE Duluth operations and programming.
• Drive innovation in STEM curriculum, instructional practices, technologies, and student experiences.
• Deliver high-quality programming aligned with organizational goals and funding requirements.
• Monitor program outcomes and use data to evaluate effectiveness and drive improvement.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate staff.
• Build partnerships with schools, partners, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Develop and manage annual Duluth program budgets and oversee expenditures.
• Lead fundraising and donor engagement to support program sustainability.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Partnership development

Fundraising

Youth development

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

STARBASE Minnesota, Inc. Duluth Director leads the STARBASE Duluth site at the 148th Fighter Wing, guiding STEM programming for thousands of students and building partnerships with schools, military partners, donors and community leaders across northeastern Minnesota.

The role requires strategic leadership, staff supervision, budget oversight, and active community engagement to advance the STARBASE mission. Applications received by November 20 receive first consideration.