STEM Community Liaison

Pacific Science Center•Seattle, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The STEM Community Liaison builds relationships with STEM professionals, researchers, academic institutions, industry partners, and community organizations to strengthen Pacific Science Center’s public programming and connection to the regional STEM community. Working with the Senior Manager of Theaters and STEM Community Programs and cross-functional teams, the Liaison leads assigned STEM community programs from concept through delivery, evaluation, and follow-up. The role works with external partners to understand their research, goals, and networks and translates those connections into accurate, engaging, and accessible experiences for PacSci guests. The Liaison brings current STEM research, expertise, and perspectives into PacSci programming and connects audiences with people and organizations shaping science and technology in the region. The position supports PacSci’s commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access by developing programs and partnerships that welcome diverse perspectives and experiences. Work is primarily onsite and includes some evenings and weekends.

Requirements

Strong relationship-building skills and ability to establish credibility with professionals across academia, research, industry, and community organizations.
Demonstrated ability to take ownership of programs, projects, or partnerships from concept through implementation.
Ability to understand partner goals, expertise, and capacity and connect them to organizational and audience needs.
Ability to navigate professional environments across academia, research, and industry.
Ability to translate STEM research and technical information into accurate, engaging, and accessible public programming.
Strong information literacy, including ability to identify credible, primary-source STEM information.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including professional correspondence, facilitation, and public speaking.
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and collaborate across teams.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and identify when collaboration or escalation is needed.
Ability to provide thoughtful, responsive service in a public-facing environment.
Commitment to inclusive community engagement and awareness of how identity, access, culture, and lived experience shape people’s experiences with STEM and public institutions.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and file-sharing tools, and comfort learning project and volunteer management systems.
3–5 years of progressively responsible experience in STEM engagement, science communication, research outreach, industry engagement, community partnerships, program development, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience developing and sustaining professional relationships with STEM professionals, researchers, industry partners, academic institutions, or similar organizations.
Experience leading programs, projects, or partnerships from planning through implementation and follow-up.
Undergraduate degree in a STEM field, education, communications, community engagement, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in or alongside an academic, research, or industry setting.
Experience translating current research or technical information for public audiences.
Familiarity with the Pacific Northwest STEM landscape.
Experience with science communication, public engagement, informal learning, or collaborative STEM programming.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain relationships with STEM professionals, researchers, academic institutions, industry partners, and community organizations, serving as a primary point of contact beyond individual events or projects.
Represent PacSci professionally in external meetings, networking opportunities, and community settings.
Maintain accurate records of partner and volunteer relationships, engagement, and program participation.
Coordinate program needs, including scheduling, materials, space, communications, volunteer coordination, setup, and day-of support.
Be onsite for assigned programs and events to troubleshoot operational needs and help ensure a smooth experience.
Communicate with internal teams and external partners to confirm responsibilities and resolve issues.
Lead assigned STEM community programs and projects from concept through delivery, evaluation, and follow-up.
Work with the Senior Manager and internal teams to develop programs aligned with PacSci goals and audience needs.
Co-create programs with STEM professionals and partners that are accurate, engaging, relevant, and accessible to public audiences.
Develop resources to support staff in science communication, public engagement, and working with STEM professionals and community partners.
Evaluate programs and partnerships using feedback and other measures to inform programming and demonstrate impact.
Help create a welcoming, engaging, and inclusive experience for guests, STEM partners, volunteers, and staff during assigned programs and events.
Serve as a visible PacSci representative during programs, responding professionally and with good judgment to guest questions, partner needs, and unexpected situations.
Take on other projects and responsibilities as assigned at the organization’s discretion.