GRNT: Department Head

This is a pro‑bono volunteer position. Jersey

STEM is looking for talented professionals across our departments to commit time and energy as a long‑term engagement for our mission to provide STEM education to underrepresented middle school girls.

In addition to Corporate and Individual donations, Grants are a potential large source of financial support for the Jersey

STEM mission. Jersey

STEM is looking for a Department Head who can help us establish and manage the infrastructure to effectively and efficiently access this stream of funding for Jersey

STEM.

• Implement best practices in Grant Research, Writing and Management
• Manage a team of Grant Researchers and Grant Writers
• Investigate and evaluate Jersey
  
  STEM's, and other organizations', process for applying for grants.
• Make recommendations regarding requirements to create and implement an improved process.
• Make recommendations regarding creating a robust and self-sustaining team
• Work with the human resources group to identify and on‑board volunteers with the requisite skills.
• Monitor and guide the team's efforts.
• Attend virtual team meetings once a week
• Report to the board on team's performance and provide recommendations on team structure and operational management, as well on‑going potential further improvements.

• Genuine concern about / interest in solving the STEM education gender and opportunity gap.
• Experience developing and supervising teams.
• Experience working with volunteer organizations.
• Strong leadership / team building skills.
• Resourceful, can‑do attitude.
• Comfort working in a 'virtual organization' with digital tools (G‑Suite, Slack, Jira, Salesforce).
• Flexible schedule to allow for non‑regular, scheduled meetings during the workweek 1-2 times a month