STEM-MoBILE Program Support Specialist
About The Position
The STEM-MoBILE Program Support Specialist supports the coordination, growth, and sustainability of the STEM-MoBILE, a mobile STEM outreach initiative that delivers hands-on biofabrication outreach programming to schools and community partners. The STEM-MoBILE is a program co-located with the Biotechnology Innovation Center (BIC) of UNH Manchester. Reporting to the STEM-MoBILE Project Coordinator, the Program Support Specialist plays a central role in day-to-day operations, partner communication, program expansion and sustainability, and leadership of the STEM-MoBILE Academy. This position ensures smooth program delivery while helping strengthen long-term sustainability and impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM, education, nonprofit management, or related field
- Experience coordinating events, programs, or outreach initiatives
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Comfort working with schools, community partners, and student employees
- Experience in STEM education or outreach
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
- Professional written and verbal communication
- Initiative and problem-solving ability
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with leadership
- Commitment to equitable access to STEM education
- Submit to and pass a background check for working with minors
- Submit to and pass a motor vehicle background check to drive university-owned vehicles
Nice To Haves
- Experience with grant research or development support
- Familiarity with university or nonprofit environments
Responsibilities
- Coordinate scheduling and logistics for STEM-MoBILE visits and events
- Serve as primary point of contact for schools, community organizations, and partners
- Manage communication, confirmation, and follow-up for outreach programming
- Support student worker, student, and volunteer coordination, scheduling, and on-site preparation
- Assist with event preparation, materials organization, and deployment
- Work with the Project Coordinator to identify and research potential funding opportunities, grants, and sponsorships
- Assist in preparing grant materials and supporting documentation under the direction of the Project Coordinator
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with community and institutional partners, including potential corporate sponsors
- Support data collection and impact reporting to demonstrate program effectiveness
- Contribute to strategic planning efforts that support long-term program growth
- Lead planning, coordination, and implementation of the STEM-MoBILE Academy
- Develop schedules, curriculum support logistics, and school communications
- Serve as primary operational lead during Academy programming
- Collaborate with the Project Coordinator to evaluate and refine the Academy model
Benefits
- USNH Employee Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
