Youth Initiative Program Coordinator, Part-Time

Arizona Science Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 16,740 - 29,016; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time

Employee Assistance Program

401(k) retirement plan

Family membership to Arizona Science C

Job summary

Arizona Science Center is seeking a Youth Initiatives Coordinator (part-time) to implement STEM programming for Girls in STEM and Girl Scout events. The role involves preparing engaging activities, setting up classrooms, and ensuring a safe, educational experience for K–12 students.

The coordinator will work with the Engagement Division to plan, lead, and assess programs, communicating with staff and parents while supporting educational goals across the Learning Division.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of K–12 educational systems.
• Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready Standards is not listed here; include K–12 standards understanding.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work nights and weekends as required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, lead, and monitor STEM activities for youth programs.
• Create safe, engaging experiences for grades 1–12.
• Lead daily activities using provided materials and demonstrations.
• Set up classrooms and clean up after activities.
• Supervise participants and ensure safety.
• Communicate with staff, parents, and partners.

Skills

K–12 education knowledge

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Night and weekend availability

Education

High School Diploma or GED

STEM field experience

Two years teaching STEM

Job description

Job Title

Youth Initiatives Coordinator, Part-Time

Department

Engagement Division, Youth Initiatives Department

Reports To

Youth Initiatives Manager

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Summary

The Youth Initiatives Coordinator ensures implementation of services within the Learning Division at Arizona Science Center to inspire, educate, and engage curious minds through science, and to advance educational leadership, quality teaching, parent and community support, and student engagement for success in learning. The Coordinator will prepare, present, lead, monitor, and facilitate fun, engaging STEM activities, investigations and demonstrations for Girls in STEM and Girl Scouts events, set up classrooms, clean up, supervise activities, pack materials, and communicate with co‑workers, parents, and Science Center employees. Additional tasks may be assigned to further the educational goals of the Science Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, lead, monitor, and facilitate fun, engaging STEM activities, investigations and demonstrations for Girls in STEM and Girl Scout programs and signature events.
• Create a fun, enjoyable, and safe experience for children grades 1 – 12 by leading them through demonstrations, activities, experiments, and investigations.
• Prepare and lead daily activities using instructional materials, creative ideas, and assigned supplies.
• Set up a classroom for activities and clean up after activities by cleaning tables, counters, and chairs.
• Supervise activities and monitor children’s behavior to ensure safety and appropriateness.
• Communicate with co‑workers, parents, Science Center employees and occasionally sponsored partners.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.
• Pack, unpack, and sort supplies for programs.
• Research and write inquiry‑based activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position has no managerial supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of K – 12 educational systems
• Knowledge of Arizona College and Career Ready Standards
• Knowledge of technology applications and integration in K – 12
• Knowledge of youth development concepts and strategies
• Skill in planning and coordinating activities
• Skill in effective verbal and written communication and reporting
• Skill in problem‑solving and decision making
• Ability to work nights
• Ability to work mandatory weekend hours

Acquisition of a food handler’s card and fingerprint card is required and paid for by the Science Center.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma, GED or STEM field experience preferred
• Minimum of two years teaching STEM subjects in a formal or informal environment preferred but not required
• Camp counselor experience preferred but not required
• Experience with family programming
• Experience with student‑directed, inquiry‑based, experiential learning approaches

Language Skills

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Arizona Science Center maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate, and dismiss employees on the basis of such factors as experience, character, ability, and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Accommodations

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• Sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and 600+ Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC)
• Admission Exchange Program – year‑round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to visit the Phoenix Zoo, Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum, Heard Museum, Arizona Museum of Natural History, etc.