Field Trips Coordinator

The Field Trips Coordinator position is a volunteer opportunity based in the United States, managed by a partner company. This role supports STEM education for underserved middle school students by organizing engaging field trips.

About the role

The Field Trips Coordinator will plan and coordinate educational field trips, working closely with schools, educational teams, and external STEM organizations. The position requires strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and coordination of educational experiences by managing communication, researching opportunities, and ensuring smooth execution of student field trips.
• Research and identify potential field trip venues, including companies, museums, and STEM-focused organizations.
• Contact potential partners to explore opportunities, availability, and logistics for student visits.
• Cook up communications for teachers and school administrators regarding upcoming field trips, requirements, and documentation.
• Prepare requests for quotes and gather relevant information from external venues.
• Participate in team meetings and collaborate with organizational stakeholders to improve field trip opportunities.
• Respond to emails, share information, and provide ongoing communication support.

Requirements

• Organized, proactive, and passionate about supporting STEM education and creating impactful learning experiences.
• Enjoy coordination, relationship building, and working independently in a flexible environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable reaching out to external organizations and building professional relationships.
• Able to research, evaluate, and coordinate educational opportunities.
• Strong attention to detail when managing logistics, documentation, and scheduling.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with a distributed team.
• An interest in STEM education, youth development, or expanding access to learning opportunities is a plus.
• Previous experience in event planning, education, partnerships, administration, or community engagement is beneficial.

Benefits

• Full-time remote volunteer opportunity with flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving STEM access and educational pathways for underserved students.
• Gain experience in program coordination, outreach, and community engagement.
• Collaborate with professionals and mission-driven contributors.
• Flexible commitment of approximately six hours per week.
• No travel or in-person participation required unless personally desired.
• Six-month volunteer membership commitment with a refundable deposit structure; exemptions apply for certain groups including educators, retirees, veterans, interns, and students.