Associate Site Director, BEAM Summer

Associate Site Director, BEAM Summer Away

New York or California

About BEAM

The mission of BEAM is to create pathways for students from low‑income and underserved communities to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists. BEAM believes that pathways to STEM careers are created through community, individual support, and access to advanced work that typically lies outside most school curricula. We work to directly support students and transition them to other enrichment programs that enable future success.

BEAM’s model provides continuous support from middle school through college graduation, including intense summer programs, weekend classes, mentoring, and STEM‑focused support through college. We also help students find and apply to other opportunities, support college admissions and financial aid, and build community connection.

BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in 2011 to a national program serving 420+ students at six summer sites and 600+ students in year‑round programming in New York City and Los Angeles. Our BEAM National pilot now reaches over 500 elementary‑aged students in seven states.

With our strategic plan we commit to transforming the organization into a more mature, scalable change agent across the country.

Associate Site Director, BEAM Summer Away

Join the BEAM team this summer and help lead, mentor, and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and mathematicians.

Why Join BEAM?

We are dedicated to creating pathways for students who lack access to STEM opportunities, helping them become future scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists. We immerse students in rigorous summer programs, provide academic support, mentorship, and advising, and prepare them for collegiate STEM studies.

We are seeking an Associate Site Director for each of our Summer Away sites this summer. Working closely with the Site Director, Director of Student Life, Director of Academics, and Guidance Counselor, you will manage a team of 8‑10 counselors and 7–8 faculty members. You will lead the preparation, implementation, and smooth operation of the summer program, ensuring academic success and a positive camp environment.

In the months leading up to camp, the Associate Site Director engages in comprehensive preparation to ensure a successful summer program.

• Complete required BEAM onboarding, including background checks and a mix of asynchronous and synchronous virtual training.
• Read and internalize the BEAM Leadership Handbook; collaborate with full‑time staff to develop a site‑specific handbook.
• Participate in virtual meetings with the Leadership Team to build collaboration and prepare for Pre‑camp Week.
• Plan the content, staff training, and schedule of Pre‑camp Week, finalizing during the Leadership Retreat.
• Support Site Directors in planning the Leadership Retreat schedule.
• Coordinate with BEAM full‑time staff and campus host staff on logistical details.
• Communicate with students’ parents and caregivers about camp start and travel logistics.
• Support final selection of the leadership team if needed.
• For New York sites only: attend the New York State Department of Health’s Summer Camp Operator Orientation and obtain required health and safety certifications.

In the week before students arrive, collaborate with the leadership team to finalize preparations.

• Leadership Retreat
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  Align on roles, responsibilities, operational policies, and communication norms; plan team‑building activities and social events; set up facilities and procure supplies.
• All‑Staff Pre‑Camp Training
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  Facilitate team‑building activities and role‑specific training; prepare facilities for staff and student arrival.

Oversee daily operations, support faculty and staff, and ensure a safe, inclusive environment.

• Liaise with campus staff for feedback and compliance with campus regulations.
• Manage site vendors and contractors for purchasing, food service, and travel.
• Conduct daily or weekly check‑ins with staff and leadership.
• Communicate…