TMC Lab Project Manager
About The Position
This position is open to remote work throughout Idaho and requires occasional statewide travel. Opportunities for Hybrid work are available for candidates in the greater Boise area. The Idaho Out-of-School Network (ION) TMC Lab Project Manager will provide coordination of the TMC Labs Statewide and develop the systems, partnerships and materials to support the vision, mission and long-term goals of the Idaho Out-of-School Network. ION’s mission is to build, advocate for and lead a strong out-of-school community. ION provides tools and resources to increase access to quality youth programs. ION’s vision is that every Idaho child has an opportunity to learn and thrive through participating in a high quality out-of-school program.
Requirements
- Demonstrated effective facilitation skills with diverse groups
- Strong communication skills including written, verbal (including public speaking) and listening skills
- Demonstrated effective relationship-building skills
- Experience with at least some of these administrative tools: WordPress, Mailchimp, Smartsheets, Excel, Zoom and Google drive
- Ability to drive ION’s tow-vehicle, hook-up and haul 14-foot trailers (or willingness to learn)
- Ability to coordinate logistics with Lab hosts operating TMC Labs across the state
- Willingness to travel within the state of Idaho as well as occasional out of state travel
- Must be able to pass a criminal history background check
- Regular and predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
Responsibilities
- Manage the four pillars of the TMC labs project for ION: TMC Labs (trailers and unhitched locations), curriculum, educator training, and workforce development
- Establish and nurture relationships with TMC Lab hosts including contracts, providing program support and collecting program data
- Monitor and manage the fleet of 28 mobile makerspace and 3 Unhitched TMC Labs including maintenance, titling and transfer of ownership where appropriate
- Oversee TMC Lab usage, rehost and restock labs as needed
- Develop and implement educator training for TMC users statewide and ensure TMC Lab hosts meet minimum training requirements
- Create mini trainings with the OST Specialists and incorporate the Idaho Building Blocks for Out-of-School Time Quality in TMC training
- Maintain TMC Labs website, respond to public inquiries, and recruit people to use TMC resources to expand access and broaden interest in STEM education across Idaho
- Maintain TMC Labs curriculum (activity guides and kits), aligned with Idaho State content standards
- Develop, implement and oversee TMC Works program
- Monitor participation and activities of pre-apprentices in TMC Works programs
- Strategize TMC Lab’s contribution to Idaho’s workforce development through the TMC Works
- Track and forecast monthly budgets for TMC labs
- Evaluate programs and analyze data for reports, fundraising and outreach
- Manage work and supervision of interns and contractors to support the goals of TMC Labs
- Collaboratively create systems and ensure compliance with grants and funder’s guidelines
- Coordinate evaluation of TMC sites with the Idaho STEM Ecosystem
- Function as part of the ION team
- Remain current with network policies and procedure
- Attend and participate in ION staff and meeting
- Represent ION at statewide STEM or educational events
- Attendance at ION’s core events required; Power Up Summit and Regional Trainings, Power of Your Voice. Some travel for TMC training is also required as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
