Stem Outreach & Education Specialist

STEM Outreach And Education Specialist

Northwestern State University is seeking a motivated and organized STEM Outreach and Education Specialist to support the Region 6 LaSTEM Center. This position assists with coordinating STEM programs, student engagement activities, workforce initiatives, community outreach, and special events across the seven-parish service area. The ideal candidate will have an associate degree or equivalent related work experience, strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and the ability to manage multiple projects while working collaboratively with students, educators, industry partners, and community organizations.

Travel throughout the Region 6 service area is required.

To apply:

Please submit a letter of application, resume, transcripts, and complete contact information for three professional references to Mr. Jason Parks, Executive Director, at parksj.

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• Associate degree in Education, STEM, Business, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
• Experience in customer service, education, workforce development, event coordination, outreach, office administration, or a related field preferred.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint).
• Ability to travel throughout the Region 6 service area.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree Education, STEM, Business, Communications, Public Administration, or a related field.
• Experience working with students, schools, or community organizations.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or outreach activities.
• Familiarity with STEM education, workforce development, or higher education is a plus but not required.
• Experience working with grant-funded programs is helpful but not required.

The STEM Outreach & Education Specialist works under the direction of the Regional STEM Center Director and provides programmatic, operational, and outreach support in the implementation of Region 6 LaSTEM Center initiatives. This position assists with the coordination and delivery of STEM programs, student engagement activities, workforce-aligned training opportunities, community outreach efforts, communications, and data tracking across the seven-parish service area.

The Specialist supports the Director in coordinating partnerships, implementing programs, and fulfilling reporting requirements while helping advance regional STEM education, workforce development, and economic growth goals.

Program Implementation and Delivery

• Coordinate and implement STEM programs across all seven parishes, including student enrichment programs, workforce-aligned camps, credentialing opportunities, and educator workshops aligned with regional and statewide priorities.
• Support the delivery of student-facing programs and community STEM events by managing logistics, scheduling, materials, site coordination, and on-site facilitation to ensure high-quality execution.
• Support collaboration with partners to ensure programs reflect workforce needs…