The Broad Institute is looking for a program coordinator to help organize and implement existing programming in their K-12 portfolio including, but not limited to: Educational Tours, Bio-Coding Club, Bio-Coding Club Educator Program, and Broad Scientists in the Classroom. The coordinator will work with the OSEI Associate Director to develop, oversee and deliver curricula and training programs that leverage the resources and strengths of the Broad community and its partners. The coordinator will also spend a smaller portion of time providing support for administrative tasks such as scheduling, travel arrangements, and other logistics. The program coordinator will join an office that employs a team-based approach to developing and delivering programming. Principal

Duties and Responsibilities

● Coordinate all activities related to existing in-school STEM awareness programming, including Broad Scientists in the Classroom and local Bio-Coding Club chapters.

● Provide professional development and support for educators to start Bio-Coding Clubs at their school or organization.

● Assist with scheduling and facilitating educational tours for local school groups.

● Manage collaborations with Broad scientific groups to develop new curriculum for the Bio-Coding Club.

● Recruit, coordinate, and provide training to program volunteers from the Broad community.

● Create and maintain calendars for programs requiring regular communication with other Broad staff and partners.

● Oversee administrative tasks as needed, such as scheduling, catering, data entry, and event planning and support.

● Maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including educators and STEM practitioners at other organizations and institutions.

Qualifications

● BS in biology, computer science, science education, or other related scientific discipline

● Experience working with middle and/or high school students through informal STEM educational programming (in and/or out of school)

● Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver curricula in STEM areas

● Ability to facilitate interactions with students, educators, and other administrative partners inside and outside of the Broad

● Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

● Must be able to use sound judgment to handle a variety of tasks and effectively anticipate and solve problems

● Must possess a high level of initiative and the ability to work creatively and independently, as well as in a team environment

● Excellent communication skills required, including public speaking, writing, teaching, and presentations; ability to communicate with and support individuals with a wide variety of different social identities, backgrounds and experiences

Logistics

● Hybrid role requiring at least 2 days per week on-site

● Requires regular local travel to schools

● Occasional evening and weekend hour