Job Description

About JerseySTEM

All JerseySTEM roles are pro-bono (unpaid) positions.JerseySTEM is a mission-driven professional network of pro-bono contributors dedicated to improving access to STEM education and career pathways for underserved middle school girls in New Jersey.

Members contribute their professional skills and leverage their networks in service of the organization’s gender-equity agenda.Membership is a minimum six-month commitment of approximately six flexible hours per week and includes a $100 refundable deposit, returned after six months of active membership. K–12 educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students are exempt from the deposit.

This is a pro-bono volunteer position located in New Jersey (Newark, Trenton, and Camden areas).

JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) education to 5th-8th grade girls in New Jersey underserved communities.

We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online after school projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem.

The Events Coordinator at JerseySTEM plays a pivotal role in ensuring the success of in-person events, acting as the main point of contact and project manager for all aspects of event planning and execution. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, exceptional organizational skills, and a passion for creating engaging and impactful experiences that align with JerseySTEM's mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Drive the overall planning process including leading the events team to ensure critical activities are managed effectively and on time
• Planning and overseeing event execution
• Event coordination and managing event interdependencies
• Stakeholder communications, negotiations, and problem-solving
• Cross-event resource management
• Identifying and addressing problems and risks
• Event “look-back”documentation (e.g., outcomes, lessons learned, best practices)
• Creating and managing a budget, as needed
• Guide designers in the creation of themed event graphics (event logo, signage, social media graphics, etc)
• Attend CPD virtual team meetings once a week (Saturdays at 10 am EST)

Qualifications

• Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender and opportunity gap
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Proven experience as a Program Manager or leading a function (i.e. department manager, etc)
• Proven stakeholder management skills
• Resourceful, can-do attitude
• Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, salesforce)

Location

• This position is both remote and on-site at various New Jersey companies on a project-based, as needed basis