Youth Initiative Program Coordinator, Girls in STEM

Youth Initiative Program Coordinator, Girls in STEM

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As a full‑time team member at Arizona Science Center, you will engage and inspire youth and teens through innovative STEAM programs. This role involves preparing, developing, and implementing educational initiatives that foster confidence, character, connection, and competence. Responsibilities include writing curriculum, partnering with local organizations, and creating programs that explore science and respond to community needs. You will also support workshops by teaching and managing youth in an informal learning environment alongside the Youth Initiatives team.

• Create innovative initiatives to engage audiences who have not traditionally visited Arizona Science Center.
• Develop and facilitate workshops for Girls in STEM to encourage female participation in science-related fields.
• Assist in building and implementing quality programming that aligns with the museum’s goals of increasing attendance, revenue, and community engagement through strategic planning and diverse offerings.
• Engage with guests on the museum floor when needed.
• Mentor the Teen Advisory Board.
• Offer high‑quality science communication to guests.
• Lead engaging and interactive workshops for youth and teens.
• Apply effective classroom management techniques to ensure a positive learning environment.
• Prepare schedules, purchase lists, and binning for programs.
• Create and send program participant emails.
• Reserve calendar dates and location spaces for events.
• Collect and create compelling educational content for youth engagement programs.
• Connect with individuals and organizations in the STEAM community to enhance programming and establish partnerships.
• Explore new opportunities to grow and expand existing youth programming.
• Foster relationships and partnerships with outstanding communication.
• Create Tessitura requests and process payment information.

• Desire to improve the quality of life for Arizona youth through science‑centered communities.
• Experience engaging people in interactive, hands‑on learning experiences.
• Ability to multitask and adapt quickly to changing priorities or organizational needs.
• Reliability: on time and prepared for programs.
• Prioritize inquiry‑based questioning and discussion during programs.
• Strong verbal and written communication and reporting skills.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Classroom management skills.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Effective communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.
• Empathetic and respectful interaction with diverse audiences.
• Capability to manage small and large groups in learning activities.
• Availability to work some evenings and weekends.

• Minimum two‑year degree preferred and/or at least two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficiency in standard computer applications, including MS Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• Some familiarity teaching a hands‑on discipline such as science or the arts is preferred.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Reading, writing, and conversational Spanish, Navajo, or Diné preferred but not required.

• Ability to work with basic mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations.

• Skill in defining problems, collecting data, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and handle abstract and concrete variables.

• Walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; stand occasionally; lift up to 30 pounds frequently, up to 65 pounds occasionally.
• Require computer use and related visual skills.

• Exposure to moving mechanical parts and outdoor weather conditions; moderate noise level.

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