STEM Outreach Associate Specialist

Society for Science; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Society for Science in Washington, DC, is seeking a STEM Outreach Associate Specialist to support the day-to-day operations and growth of the STEM Outreach Programs within the Science Education Programs department. This is a full-time, non-exempt role that encompasses planning, administration, data handling, and participant communications.

The position requires strong communication and data skills, a background in STEM education, and a willingness to travel during competition weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with data analysis and databases.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization, planning, and execution of the STEM Outreach Programs.
• Provides administrative support including payments and accounting processes.
• Maintains datasets in a Dynamics database and processes new data.
• Responds to email inquiries and communicates with program participants.
• Engages educators digitally via email and social media.
• Analyzes participant feedback and prepares summaries and reports.
• Completes other department projects and duties as assigned.
• Supports programs during competition weeks, including travel.

Skills

Communication skills

Data organization

Team player

Time management

STEM education

Mission alignment

Education

Bachelor's degree

STEM or education background

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Dynamics

SQL

RhythmQ / Form Assembly

Job description

The STEM Outreach Associate Specialist will assist the day-to-day operations and continued growth of the STEM Outreach Programs as a supporting member of the Science Education Programs department of the Society for Science (Society).

This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Supports the organization, planning, and execution of the STEM Outreach Programs
• Provides administrative support which includes assisting in administrative work, payments, and accounting processes
• Provides data support such as maintenance of existing datasets within a Dynamics database and processing new datasets from online applications and forms
• Provides customer service across programs by responding to email inquiries and communicating with program participants
• Supports the community of educators through digital engagement via email and through social media communications
• Supports the analysis of program participant feedback and the development of related summaries and reports
• Completes other departmental projects and duties assigned
• Supports other departmental programs before and during the competition weeks, which requires at least three weeks of time away from home, including at least one week of travel

Competencies

• Strong communications skills (written and verbal)
• Data organization, management, and analysis skills
• Demonstrated ability to work with others as a team and to be a self-starter
• Excellent organizational and time management skills needed to track and accomplish multiple, unrelated tasks
• Background or interest in STEM, education, or another related field
• Affinity for the mission and outreach goals of the Society for Science

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's undergraduate degree
• Computer and data proficiency including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Desired Education and Experience

• A degree in a STEM-related field or in education
• Relational database knowledge and management (Dynamics, SQL, or other platforms)
• Interest or experience with supporting STEM educators and/or students
• Experience using application or data collection platforms such as RhythmQ, Form Assembly, Survey Monkey Apply, etc.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee usually works in an office setting. Our office is located near the Dupont Circle and Farragut North Metro stations. Society for Science is operating on a hybrid work schedule. This position is based in the DC metropolitan area.

Position Type and Expected Hours

This is a full-time (37.5 hr/wk), non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal office hours of the Society. The normal business hours of the Society are 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST, with core hours of 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST.

Salary

The salary range is $50,000-$55,000

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Society for Science has mandated the COVID-19 vaccine for employees, as applicable. Exceptions to the vaccine requirement may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover every duty, responsibility and activity that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Society for Science is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Society is committed to equal employment opportunity. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, the Society does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of veteran status, race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, disability, personal appearance, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, age and/or any other categories protected by the laws of the United States or the District of Columbia.

About Society for Science

Founded in 1921, the Society for Science (Society), is a champion for science, dedicated to expanding scientific literacy, effective STEM education, and scientific research. Through its world-class competitions, including the Regeneron Science Talent Search, the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair, the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, and its award-winning magazines, Science News and Science News Explores, the Society, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) membership organization, is focused on promoting the understanding and appreciation of science and the vital role it plays in human advancement: to inform, education, and inspire.