Manager of Community Initiatives

Orlando Science Center. • Orlando, FL

13d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an energetic, organized, and community-focused individual to lead our Community Initiatives department. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with local STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) organizations. These partners share their expertise and showcase their impact on the community by collaborating with Orlando Science Center. Community partnerships include on-site tabling, live presentations, and hands-on activities, and this position ensures that community partners have an exemplary experience with OSC. This position also leads OSC’s presence at specific off-site community events through effective management and collaboration and is a strong representative for the organization. The Community Initiatives department connects the mission of Orlando Science Center with partners to highlight and grow the Central Florida STEM community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 2-3 years working in a non-profit organization, or comparable experience project managing external stakeholders.
• A minimum of 1 year working with community partners, volunteers, or similar community-based organizations, or comparable experience working with a cross-departmental team.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and strong administrative skills.
• Customer service and/or hospitality experience

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing non-profit programming or teams.
• Experience working in museums or in an informal education setting.
• Experience working with people of various backgrounds, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research, develop and maintain relationships, and actively collaborate with STEM-based community partners for on-site and off-site opportunities.
• Plan and execute monthly Community Partner Days by developing work orders, creating building layouts, and providing consistent and effective communication to internal teams and external partners.
• Create and maintain communication strategies with community partners via email, phone, and virtual or in-person meetings.
• Represent OSC at off-site events with interactive and hands-on STEM activities, interacting with people of all backgrounds and ages.
• Provide constructive feedback to partners on their educational opportunities and develop training modules to enhance community partner experiences.
• Document and assess the impact of STEM partners on community engagement and conduct community partner feedback surveys.
• Collaborate with internal departments on effective ways to implement community partnerships at OSC.
• Maintain accurate data, administrative files, and contact information for all partners and events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees