Program Coordinator

The Program Coordinator (PC) plays a vital role in ensuring program excellence across The STEM Connection (TSC) by supporting all TSC program areas (summer camp, field trips, and STEM kits), with particular emphasis on social-emotional support. The Program Coordinator will be responsible for program and participant support, field trips and event execution, and community engagement.

TSC is a non-profit organization that engages youth in STEM principles through accessible, nature-related experiences with a commitment to those who are underrepresented in STEM careers. TSC offers experiential STEM programming for youth both in person and virtually, fueling dreams and inspiring futures in STEM. In collaboration with community partners, we deliver award-winning, relevant services that empower and impact youth for today and tomorrow.

TSC is committed to being a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible organization.

• Manage day-to-day support, interaction, and communication for summer campers.
• This includes facilitating social-emotional learning using the Kimochi program, overseeing check-in and pick-up processes, and engaging in pre- and post-camp conversations for those needing extra support.
• Assist in implementing daily camp experiences, which encompass social-emotional learning and literacy activities, coordinating choice time activities, organizing
• Lunch & Learn events, and conducting end-of-day check-ins.
• Provide literacy support through book curation, creating read-aloud guides, and offering educational differentiation support for early and elementary programs.
• Coordinate the setup and cleanup of day-to-day field trips, manage materials, and provide facilitation support for spring and fall field trips as well as winter reverse field trips.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for reverse field trips by transporting materials offsite and assisting staff during these events.
• Support field trip groups that require assistance.
• Act as an on-call substitute for field trip facilitators as needed.
• Manage program materials (excluding STEM kits) by preparing and restocking activity bins onsite, requesting reorders when necessary, and distributing materials appropriately.
• Take photographs of TSC programs for use in marketing and fundraising materials.
• Oversee STEM kit distribution as needed, including coordinating with recipients and delivery.
• Assist in creating new STEM kit activities and related videos.
• Lead hikes with children or adult participants during on-site programs.
• Professionally represent TSC at off-site school and community events.
• Help coordinate, communicate, and facilitate professional development events.
• Assist with data collection, including participant counts and feedback.
• Provide assistance in-house for training and support.
• Support organizational events, such as Board of Directors meetings and "Sunflowers at Sunset" (TSC's annual fundraising dinner at the farm).

• Maintain respectful, clear, and culturally competent communication with staff, participants, families, volunteers, and community partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the evolving operational needs, mission, and vision of The STEM Connection.

• Passion for the mission of The STEM Connection and desire to serve children
• Experience working with youth through social-emotional learning opportunities
• K-6 grade elementary education experience
• Elementary literacy knowledge
• Experience developing and leading professional development for staff or external partners
• Working knowledge of Indiana state elementary education standards and their application in and out of the classroom
• Required computer software skills:
  Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Forms, and Slides), ability to learn and become proficient in other applications and tools such as program registration software and metric tracking software
• Demonstrate commitment to teamwork, integrity, and building positive relationships
• Coachable, flexible, and proactive in anticipating needs and solving problems
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Skilled at managing multiple projects and balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage projects successfully
• The ability to act independently is essential

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience; areas related to K-6…