DEVT000: Department Head

JerseySTEM, Inc.

87d

About The Position

This is a pro-bono volunteer position. JERSEYSTEM is a grassroots 501(c) nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (“STEM”) education to 5th-8th grade girls in New Jersey underserved communities. We partner with socially responsible companies and their employees, youth organizations in underserved communities, and civic-minded college students and universities. Together we develop and deliver innovative, hands-on, and online after school projects and inquiry-based learning opportunities that develop teamwork, 21st-century problem-solving skills, and self-esteem. The Development Department Head provides leadership, direction and planning to identify, reach out to and partner with Corporations, Grantmaking Foundations, Government agencies, Individuals, or other organizations that can fund JerseySTEM’s mission.

Requirements

• Genuine concern about/interest in solving the STEM education gender gap.
• Strong leadership/team building skills.
• Resourceful, can-do attitude.
• Experience with networking with corporations and other potential donor organizations.
• Outreach experience preferred.
• Experience leading a function (i.e. team, department manager, etc) and managing others.
• Comfort working in a ‘virtual organization’ with digital tools (G-Suite, Slack, Jira, Salesforce).

Nice To Haves

• Flexible schedule to allow for daytime calls with school admins during the work week.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 4-5 direct reports in charge of different teams: Corporate Partnership Development, Corporate Partnership Success, and Grants.
• Report to the board of directors or the Executive Board Member overseeing DEVT.
• Interact with peer department heads.
• Coordinate with COME (Community Engagement) and COLE (College Engagement) to focus on the geographic area for the given season.
• Work with HUCA to hire new/replacements.
• Collaborate with FINA for the budget of the department.
• Coordinate with MKTG for the marketing needs of the department.
• Continuously improve and streamline JerseySTEM’s approach to soliciting donations.
• Represent DEVT at the Monthly Leadership Team and participate in budgeting/planning and reporting activities.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees