About the Organization
The LA STEM Collective is a group of 70+ museums, parks, zoos, aquariums, universities, and community-based STEM education organizations. The Collective initially came together during the COVID pandemic to provide remote STEM education experiences for Los Angeles students. The group continues to provide STEM learning to tens of thousands of children and families year-round. Serving as the STEM Ecosystem for Los Angeles, the organization is expanding to include a focus on field building (professional development) as well as STEM workforce development. Concurrently, the membership will expand to include industrial and corporate members, as well as community-based organizations that serve children and families who are consumers of STEM education experiences. (Note: Wildwoods serves as the backbone agency for the LA STEM Collective, providing all financial management services.)
Organization’s Area of Focus
STEM education, community building
Job Description
The Program Manager coordinates all program operations offered by the LA STEM Collective. Working closely with the Program Committee and member organizations, the Program Manager will help curate the programs provided to meet the needs of clients and funders.
With an eye toward organizational equity, the Program Manager will work with the Program Committee to ensure the fair and equitable distribution of program resources and funding to help cultivate the growth and participation of small, grassroots, community-based organizations. With an eye toward community equity, the Program Manager will work with the Program Committee to form intentional strategies to ensure access and opportunities for STEM activities are shared, promoted and implemented in communities historically underserved in STEM education and outreach. Works with the Steering and Communications Committee to promote and market programming to area schools and school districts.
The Program Manager is responsible for the collection of all program-related data (participant information, anecdotal reports, photographs, evaluation, etc.), the management of data storage systems, and serves as the primary point of contact for evaluators and data analysts. They will provide regular reports to the Steering committee on effectiveness of programs in impacting communities historically underserved in STEM education and outreach.
The Program Manager also oversees the subcontracting process (budgets, contracts, and invoices). In addition, the Program Manager will collaborate with the Ecosystem Manager to understand the engagement with program providers as it pertains to membership. This involves delving into the dynamics of these relationships, gauging their effectiveness, and identifying areas for improvement.
Attends bi-weekly program committee meetings for program objectives. Reports to the Executive Director for overall direction and day-to-day operations.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications Necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Technical Expertise Requirements
Physical Requirements
Education Requirements
Employment Type
Professional Level
How to Apply:
Please submit a résumé and a cover letter detailing relevant experience. Position is open if the post is active.
Only people selected for interviews will be contacted. Interviewees must submit to and pass a background check and provide references.
All resumes received will be held on file for consideration for 12 months from date of receipt.
Inquiries from direct applicants preferred - no recruiters or phone calls please.
Please note: Wildwoods, a Project of Community Partners®, is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. In addition, the organization will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
This job description is general in nature and is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications of the position.
About the Organization
The LA STEM Collective is a group of 70+ museums, parks, zoos, aquariums, universities, and community-based STEM education organizations. The Collective initially came together during the COVID pandemic to provide remote STEM education experiences for Los Angeles students. The group continues to provide STEM learning to tens of thousands of children and families year-round. Serving as the STEM Ecosystem for Los Angeles, the organization is expanding to include a focus on field building (professional development) as well as STEM workforce development. Concurrently, the membership will expand to include industrial and corporate members, as well as community-based organizations that serve children and families who are consumers of STEM education experiences. (Note: Wildwoods serves as the backbone agency for the LA STEM Collective, providing all financial management services.)
Organization’s Area of Focus
STEM education…
English fluency required.
Conversational Spanish preferred.
English fluency required.
Conversational Spanish preferred.