Hybrid STEM Competitions Operations Specialist

Society for Science & the Public; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,555 - 56,875; Full time

Job summary

Society for Science in Washington, DC, is hiring a Competitions Associate Specialist to help run the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The role supports customer service, administrative tasks, data upkeep, and event logistics for finals week with travel during competition weeks.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work schedule, requiring strong communication, data management, and team collaboration in a STEM nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and program support.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Interest or experience with supporting student scientists and 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, 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 competition weeks and conferences, including three weeks away from home and travel.
• Demonstrates strong written and verbal communications, data organization, and teamwork.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Data organization

Team player

Self-starter

Time management

Education

STEM or Education degree

Relational database knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Office

Survey Monkey Apply

RhythmQ

Form Assembly

Email marketing systems

Job description

Society for Science in Washington, DC, is hiring a Competitions Associate Specialist to help run the Regeneron Science Talent Search. The role supports customer service, administrative tasks, data upkeep, and event logistics for finals week with travel during competition weeks.

The position is full-time with a hybrid work schedule, requiring strong communication, data management, and team collaboration in a STEM nonprofit setting.