Program Manager

Programs

• Lead volunteer and educator management including registration, coordination and logistics
• Develop and manage program partnerships with local organizations, schools and employers
• Lead coordination of the Future City Program and WI Regional Competition
• Lead coordination of the Engineering Machine Design Contest and Contrapt Programs
• Promote program opportunities and recruit volunteers from employers and technical societies
• Represent and promote STEM Forward programs to area schools and at community events

• Lead coordination of the Annual sySTEMnow Conference and Planning Committee
• Assist as needed with the Annual Golf Outing, Celebration of STEM, and other events

• Manage the registration process and RSVPs for organizational meetings and events
• Arrange for meetings, including teleconferences calls, room scheduling, set-up
• Other duties as assigned

• Well organized with demonstrated program / event management 3 + years experience
• Experience with Volunteer / Event Management platforms (i.e. Volunteer Local, Reg Fox)
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of people, including school administrators, employers, teachers, volunteers, students, and other community members
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Bachelor’s Degree / Associates Degree or equivalent experience
• Interest in STEM and alignment with STEM Forward’s mission.

• Knowledge of the community, K-12 education, and industry in SE Wisconsin
• Experience with accounting practices and software (Quick Books)
• Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and vehicle