STEM Education Program Manager

Saturday STEM Seminars – STEM Program Coordinator as Lead

• Manage the coordination of the annual Saturday STEM Seminar series.
• Exposure to STEM careers and emerging topics in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
• Help coordinate, recruit, schedule, and support STEM professionals, researchers, educators, and industry leaders as presenters.
• Coordinate presentation logistics, registration, marketing, participant communication, and day-of-event operations.
• Maintain school district partnerships for attendance.
• Facilitate opportunities for students to engage with STEM professionals through interactive discussions and career exploration activities.

Girl Scout Programs and Events

• Serve as primary coordinator for all Girl Scout-related programming and partnerships.
• LIVE STEAM w/Terracon; Amazing Race; Girl Fest; Girl Scout Weekend in Science City; Cookie Booths.
• Plan and execute Girl Scout Weekend in Science City, including badge-aligned educational activities, volunteer coordination, registration management, and event logistics.
• Career exploration activities and industry connections for participating scouts.

Expanding Your Horizons (EYH)

• Serve as program manager for the annual Expanding Your Horizons conference.
• Coordinate conference planning, registration, workshop scheduling, keynote speaker selection, volunteer recruitment, sponsorships, and event logistics.
• Recruit and support workshop presenters representing diverse STEM professions and industries.
• Work collaboratively with educational institutions, businesses, professional organizations, and community partners to provide meaningful STEM career exploration experiences.

Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair

• Provide strategic leadership and overall management of the Greater Kansas City Science & Engineering Fair.
• Direct all aspects of fair planning and execution, including project management, managing a budget, sponsorships, marketing, registration, volunteer and judge recruitment, awards administration, event logistics, risk management, and compliance with International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) requirements.
• Develop and steward partnerships with schools, higher education, government agencies, STEM industries, nonprofit organizations, professional societies, sponsors, and donors to expand participation, strengthen community engagement, and secure financial and in-kind support.
• Lead and supervise the Science Fair team, committees, volunteers, and contracted partners by setting priorities, coordinating responsibilities, and fostering collaboration to ensure successful year-round operations and event execution.
• Ensure conference programming aligns with the mission of encouraging girls to explore STEM careers through hands-on workshops, role model interactions, and career awareness opportunities.

Other Community STEM Events & Initiatives

• Coordinate organizational participation in Remake Learning Days and related regional STEM initiatives with KC STEM Alliance.
• Develop hands-on STEM experiences that engage youth and families in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics learning.
• Collaborate with community organizations, schools, libraries, higher education institutions, and industry partners to support programming and outreach efforts.
• Coordinate additional special events including School Day at the K activities, Signature Events, GSK Science in the Summer and additional community outreach events.