STEM Outreach Lead for K-12 & Maker Space

The Leading Niche; Aberdeen, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Army Research Laboratory is seeking a STEM Outreach Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute outreach programs, events, and demonstrations for K-12 audiences. The role involves collaboration with ARL scientists, educators, and community partners to ensure impactful, well-documented activities.

The ideal candidate has program coordination, outreach, and curriculum support experience, with the ability to manage administrative tracking, events logistics, and hands-on maker space

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with two years of specialized experience in program coordination, or four years of specialized experience.
• Experience supporting program coordination, outreach programs, educational programs, events, administrative tracking, or related activities.
• Ability to provide professional, courteous, and timely support to internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute STEM outreach programs, events, activities, demonstrations, and initiatives.
• Maintain familiarity with Army research technology and ARL STEM focus areas.
• Engage ARL scientists and engineers to support outreach program initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to support K-12 STEM education activities.
• Assist with managing correspondence, databases, metrics, reports, and data calls.
• Support hands-on STEM activities involving maker space tools and demonstrations.
• Oversee the Educational Outreach Office space and daily operations.

Skills

Program coordination

Outreach programs

Events planning

Administrative tracking

Data reporting

Client liaison

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

3D printing

Database management

Job description

The Army Research Laboratory is seeking a STEM Outreach Program Coordinator to plan, coordinate, and execute outreach programs, events, and demonstrations for K-12 audiences. The role involves collaboration with ARL scientists, educators, and community partners to ensure impactful, well-documented activities.

The ideal candidate has program coordination, outreach, and curriculum support experience, with the ability to manage administrative tracking, events logistics, and hands-on maker space