Hybrid Competitions Operations Specialist (STS) STEM Impact

societyforscience; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Society for Science in Washington, DC seeks a Competitions Associate Specialist to ensure smooth daily operations for Regeneron STS and related programs. The role supports participant inquiries, recruitment, applications, and data maintenance while assisting in finals week coordination.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS, strong MS Office skills, and a passion for STEM education. Hybrid office hours in DC are available with some travel during competition seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Computer and data proficiency including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest or experience with supporting student scientists and/or STEM educators.
• Affinity for the mission and outreach goals of the Society for Science.

Responsibilities

• Provides customer service across programs by responding to email inquiries and communicating with program participants.
• Provides administrative support including document review and editing, scientist recruitment, application processing, rules screenings and payments processes.
• Provides data support such as maintenance of existing application and database systems.
• Supports the organization, planning, and execution of the Regeneron Science Talent Search Finals Week Competition.
• Supports annual marketing and promotional efforts.
• Completes other departmental projects and duties assigned.
• Supports other departmental programs during the competition weeks and conferences, which requires at least three weeks of time away from home, including at least one week of travel.

Skills

Strong communication

Data organization

Team player

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM or education degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Society for Science in Washington, DC seeks a Competitions Associate Specialist to ensure smooth daily operations for Regeneron STS and related programs. The role supports participant inquiries, recruitment, applications, and data maintenance while assisting in finals week coordination.

Ideal candidates have a BA/BS, strong MS Office skills, and a passion for STEM education. Hybrid office hours in DC are available with some travel during competition seasons.