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 has an associate degree or equivalent, 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.

Minimum requirements include:

• 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 qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in 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.

• 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 and align with regional workforce priorities.
  • Ensure programs are accessible, inclusive, and responsive to rural and underserved populations, including adapting delivery models to meet geographic and resource constraints.
• STEM Student Recruitment, Engagement, and Success
  • Support recruitment of prospective STEM students through outreach activities, including school visits, college fairs, community events, and digital engagement strategies.
  • Serve as a point of contact for STEM students by providing information and referrals related to academic pathways, certifications, workforce opportunities, and career exploration resources.
  • Assist with onboarding, engagement, and retention initiatives by connecting students to academic resources, support services, and experiential learning opportunities.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of student-centered programming that enhances persistence, belonging, and career readiness within STEM disciplines.
• Workforce and Community Engagement
  • Support the development and delivery of career-connected STEM experiences, including industry tours, guest speakers, job shadowing, and work-based learning opportunities.
  • Support engagement with schools, community organizations, and regional partners through outreach, communication, event coordination, and follow-up activities.
  • Represent the Center at public events, school engagements, and community meetings, as assigned, to promote STEM programs and strengthen regional visibility.
  • Assist in implementing targeted outreach strategies to expand STEM pathways.
• Partnership and Regional Support
  • Assist in maintaining partnerships across education, workforce, industry, and community sectors to support program delivery and regional coordination.
  • Support coordination of the Regional STEM Advisory Committee, including…