STEM Outreach Lead for K-12 Field Programs

St. Louis Science Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Saint Louis Science Center seeks an Outreach Manager to lead pre K-12 STEM outreach across the St. Louis region, translating Center content into accessible, culturally responsive programs.

You will supervise educational staff and volunteers, build school partnerships, coordinate off-site classroom delivery, manage budgets, and report progress toward an annual participation goal of 50,000.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, science, museum studies, nonprofit management, or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in community outreach, education, or informal learning.
• Experience managing multiple programs with measurable outcomes.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Experience supervising, training, and managing staff and volunteers.
• Proficiency with databases, registration systems, and standard office software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual K-12 outreach strategy aligned with Science Center priorities, emphasizing equity and access.
• Ensure programs are age-appropriate, culturally responsive, accessible, and aligned with Missouri science standards.
• Identify priority audiences and geographic areas, focusing on underserved K-12 communities.
• Collaborate with Gallery teams to adapt content for off-site classroom delivery.
• Oversee day-to-day outreach execution, ensuring quality and alignment with mission.
• Build and sustain relationships with teachers, administrators, and outreach partners.
• Work with schools to propose, develop, and deliver STEM content meeting student needs.
• Coordinate sponsorships and grant-funded outreach initiatives with Institutional Advancement.
• Promote outreach programs with Marketing and Communications to reach priority audiences.
• Develop clear program descriptions and participant communications.
• Track progress toward an annual participation goal of 50,000+ and report to leadership.
• Document lessons learned and best practices to strengthen future outreach.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and staff time contributed by other departments.
• Manage outreach program expenses within approved budget.
• Hire, train, and support scheduling of Outreach Team members and volunteers.
• Travel to school sites across the St. Louis region; mileage reimbursed per policy.
• Support colleagues in Community Engagement Division as needed.
• Perform other duties; occasional evenings and weekends.

Skills

Project management

Staff supervision

Partnership building

Community outreach

Cultural responsiveness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Outreach experience

Tools

Databases

Registration systems

Office software

Job description

The Saint Louis Science Center seeks an Outreach Manager to lead pre K-12 STEM outreach across the St. Louis region, translating Center content into accessible, culturally responsive programs.

You will supervise educational staff and volunteers, build school partnerships, coordinate off-site classroom delivery, manage budgets, and report progress toward an annual participation goal of 50,000.