Remote STEM Outreach & Partnerships Specialist

Stem Prep Lab; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

STEM Prep Lab is seeking an Outreach Specialist for a part-time, mostly remote role based in Philadelphia, PA. You will identify and develop relationships with schools, childcare centers, libraries, and community organizations to raise enrollment and partnerships for STEM programs.

This proactive outreach position requires you to initiate contact with prospective partners, manage leads, and report weekly on activities. The role offers flexibility and grant-funded hours with potential for growth.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Customer service, outreach, community engagement, marketing, recruitment, or relationship‑building experience preferred.
• Comfortable initiating conversations with individuals and organizations that have not previously contacted STEM Prep Lab.
• Ability to conduct basic research to identify potential partners and community opportunities.
• Interest or experience in education, youth programming, early childhood education, community programming, or STEM‑related initiatives.
• Comfortable working independently and meeting weekly outreach goals.
• Proficiency with email, spreadsheets, Google Workspace or similar digital tools.
• Experience using a CRM, contact management system, or outreach database is a plus.
• Ability to attend occasional in‑person events throughout Philadelphia.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and contact potential schools, childcare centers, and community partners to increase awareness.
• Maintain records of outreach activities, responses, follow-ups, meetings, and partnership status.
• Aim for 2–4 qualified meetings, tours, presentations, or partnership conversations per week.
• Attend or support 1–2 outreach events per month.
• Respond to program inquiries within approximately one business day.
• Submit a weekly outreach report.
• Create and update outreach emails, flyers, information sheets, presentations, and other outreach materials.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure accurate and consistent messaging.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Outreach

Research

Time management

CRM experience

Google Workspace

Independent work

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CRM

Google Workspace

Job description

STEM Prep Lab is seeking an Outreach Specialist for a part-time, mostly remote role based in Philadelphia, PA. You will identify and develop relationships with schools, childcare centers, libraries, and community organizations to raise enrollment and partnerships for STEM programs.

This proactive outreach position requires you to initiate contact with prospective partners, manage leads, and report weekly on activities. The role offers flexibility and grant-funded hours with potential for growth.