GO STEM Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager

Eastern Oregon University; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Sick time-off

Vacation time

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Relocation assistance

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Eastern Oregon University’s GO STEM Hub seeks a Project Manager for the Mobile Maker Lab to design, implement, and promote high-quality STEM learning experiences across Eastern Oregon.

The role combines outreach, curriculum development, event delivery, and collaboration with schools, educators, and community partners to expand access to Career Connected Learning and Work-based Learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM or related field required.
• Three years of K-12 STEM education or teaching experience.
• Three years of experience managing educational outreach and community engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate public outreach and engagement activities for GO STEM Hub.
• Develop, adapt and deliver STEM curriculum for school and community settings.
• Plan, organize and deliver in- and out-of-school events and programs.
• Collaborate with schools, businesses and community partners to promote STEM learning.
• Manage budgets, grants and reporting for Mobile Maker Lab initiatives.

Skills

STEM education

K-12 teaching

Outreach program management

Curriculum development

Training delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM or related field

Job description

GO STEM Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager

Eastern Oregon University – Oregon’s Rural University! – is a respected public, higher education institution of academic excellence. Outstanding faculty and staff thrive and together fulfill their career ambitions to serve students from all walks of life.

EOU is a beautiful, quaint campus nestled in a remarkably scenic, high elevation valley populated by wonderful, community-minded citizens that have balanced work-life flexibility. Take a virtual tour of Eastern Oregon University.

EOU offers a very attractive package of State of Oregon public employee benefits including:

• Paid holidays (10 days/year), and paid sick time-off (8 Hours/Month), paid vacation (15 Hours/Month)
• Individual and Family Healthcare Insurance (95%+ employer-paid medical, dental, vision)
• Generous Oregon Public Employee Retirement benefits
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Discounted tuition benefits for employees and eligible dependents
• For more details, see Prospective Employees .

Eastern Oregon University is an EEO Employer and welcomes applications from women, members of historically underrepresented minority groups, US Veterans, and persons with disabilities. EOU is committed to providing equal opportunity in its recruitment, admissions, educational programs, activities and employment without illegal discrimination on the basis of age, color, disability, national origin, race, marital status, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any status as protected by state or federal law.

Position Information

Position Title

GO STEM Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager

Full or Part Time

Full Time

FTE

1.0 FTE

Position Type

Limited Duration

Posting Number

20110714C&A

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Greater Oregon STEM Hub (GO STEM ) is a regional cross-sector collaborative working to improve and guide integrated science, technology, engineering and mathematics ( STEM ) education in eastern Oregon communities. The Greater Oregon STEM Hub is a collective impact partnership that is part of a statewide network of STEM Hubs supported by Oregon Department of Education.

The Greater Oregon STEM Hub is tasked with leading the efforts of partners to create and deliver STEM education programs designed to break through systemic barriers, provide inclusive access, open opportunities and build confidence in P-12 students and educators. GO STEM provides engaging learning experiences that promote and inspire educational and personal success among the educators and students it serves. The Greater Oregon STEM Hub’s Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager is able to design, manage and implement high-quality STEM , Career Connected Learning ( CCL ), and Work-based Learning ( WBL ) experiences for educators, students, community members, and other stakeholders.

The Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager is one of two Mobile Maker Lab educators who reports to and works closely with the GO STEM Outreach and Engagement Director, project partners, and other GO STEM Hub staff in promoting EOU and GO STEM’s mission, values, strategic and program goals. The Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager is skilled in a broad range of effective educational practices, curriculum development and delivery, professional development, and event and program delivery of STEM initiatives. They may be the first point of contact for the community regarding in- and out-of-school, and community educational programming of the GO STEM Hub’s Mobile Maker Lab. This position provides direct program engagements with schools and communities across the vast seven-county region.

In partnership with the Outreach and Engagement Director, other Mobile Maker Lab educators, partners, and Hub staff, this position will publicly promote and support STEM programs with a high level of creativity, innovation and passion. They work well independently and as part of a dynamic and flexible team. The Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager must be able to exercise independent judgment and make decisions necessary to achieve success in Hub activities. They will have confidence working with in- and out-of-school events and activities. They will communicate effectively with sensitivity and understanding when dealing with administrative colleagues, volunteers, teachers, students, parents, industry partners and other stakeholders.

The Mobile Maker Lab Project Manager will utilize the GO STEM Mobile Maker Lab, a large mobile classroom trailer and extended length van in these efforts to promote STEM Hub initiatives directly in communities across Eastern Oregon.

This is a full-time, limited-duration position that is contingent upon continued grant funding.

Responsibilities

Public Outreach and Engagement

• Build and support the GO STEM Hub’s Mobile Maker Lab program presence in Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow, Union, Grant, Baker and Harney Counties
• Work with P-20 youth and educators on a variety of in-and-out-of-school STEM projects, camps, training sessions, PreK-12 classroom visits, industry tours, and other initiatives germane to the mission, vision, values and goals of the organization pertaining to Mobile Maker Lab efforts
• Out-of-school events (GO STEM Labs and kits, Family STEM nights, field lessons, summer/ STEM camps, etc.)
• Community-and school-based events (outdoor school, STEM professional programs, Hub outreach, etc.)
• Career Connected Learning and Work-based Learning opportunities
• STEM material supply management
• Understand CTE / CCL / WBL pipelines and pathways
• Develop and support curriculum and lesson planning resources related to STEM / NGSS /Common Core
• Support schools and educators with in-and-out-of-school STEM curriculum development and alignment

Program Management

• Support and organize in-and-out-of-school events for schools, communities, and organizations
• Communicate with schools, businesses, and organizations regarding Mobile Maker Lab activities
• Provide professional development for teachers and community organizations around NGSS , CCSS , STEM , Career Connected Learning, etc.
• Contribute content for publication on Hub websites, social, and print media
• Understand and adhere to Hub budgets and grant allocations
• Provide assessment and reporting information related to Mobile Maker Lab programs, events, and outreach for effectiveness
• Propose and implement resource development, training, and operational improvements
• Use a trauma-informed and equity lens in design and delivery of program services
• Maintain confidentiality of student information
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, both written and verbal

Service and Other Duties as Assigned

• Participate in ongoing professional development to stay abreast of emerging trends and best practices across STEM , CCL , and WBL domains and issues impacting regional industry and education sectors
• Manage contracted personnel, student workers and volunteers

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors of Education, STEM , or related field.
• Three (3) years of K-12 STEM /science teaching experience in a traditional and/or non-traditional setting.
• Three (3) years of experience managing educational outreach, community engagement, and/or organizational systems.
• Three (3) years of experience developing or adapting curriculum for school-aged learners.
• Must satisfactorily complete EOU criminal and credential background check. Having a criminal history is not an automatic bar to employment.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Eastern Oregon University will not sponsor applicants for employment visas.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters of Education or related field.
• Three (3) years of experience with Maker Space/Lab curriculum development and/or delivery.
• Three (3) years of Next Generation Science Standards and Common Core Alignment experience.
• Career Connected Learning and/or Work-based Learning experience.