STEM Program Coordinator

STEM Program Coordinator

Position Title: STEM Program Coordinator Reports To: AVP Category/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Exempt Supervises: Mentors, Student Workers, & Volunteers Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000 Address: 304 E. Vickery, Fort Worth, TX 76104

Organizational Description: A part of the YouthVantage Alliance, Girls Inc. of Tarrant County is a group of professionals dedicated to inspiring girls to be strong, smart, and bold. We work in the community and schools in Arlington, Fort Worth, Crowley, Castleberry, and throughout the metroplex to deliver our evidence-based, comprehensive programs. The Girls Inc. national network serves over 140,000 girls through 76 affiliates. Girls Inc. of Tarrant County (GITC) is the local affiliate serving over 3,000 girls annually in Tarrant County.

Position Summary: The STEM Program Coordinator (PC) is responsible for planning, facilitating, and administering Girls Inc. Whole-Girl programs that focus on STEM exposure and career exploration. This role helps create a pipeline of confident girls with skills to pursue post-secondary plans, increasing the percentage of girls graduating in STEM fields, and ultimately contributing to their financial independence. The coordinator also supports internship placements and incorporates social-emotional learning, growth mindset, resiliency, confidence-building, wellness, leadership development, and media literacy into programs. This role fosters partnerships to enhance experiential learning, delivering programs to approximately 4,500 girls annually across three tiers of engagement: 380 girls in Tier I (intensive STEM exposure), 1,300 girls in Tier II (engaged participants), and 2,800 girls in Tier III (outreach).

This role is full-time, Monday to Friday, and typically operates between 8 am and 6 pm, with occasional Saturdays and evenings during the school year and summer.

Roles and Responsibilities

Program Recruitment and Delivery

• Facilitate and lead agency-approved STEM programs for 3rd-12th grade girls
• Design lessons to introduce participants to various STEM topics
• Ensure participation in STEM competitions, career panels, and college tours
• Utilize the Girls Inc. Makerspace and STEM lab for program activities
• Maintain relationships with corporate partners to enhance STEM exposure
• Plan and lead community and family engagement events
• Plan and execute STEM events, socials, and field trips focused on career exploration and post-secondary education
• Participate in programming collaborative efforts, ensuring STEM participants receive workforce and college exposure
• Meet with parents to explain program goals, discuss progress, and encourage family involvement
• Collaborate with school staff, volunteers, and community partners to ensure smooth program delivery
• Represent Girls Inc. at events, leading presentations, and special projects as needed

Data Collection & Reporting

• Collect, track, and submit all required documentation and reports related to program activities and participants
• Monitor and assess program outcomes through evaluations, surveys, and pre/post-tests
• Ensure all girls are entered into agency-approved data system
• Complete and submit paperwork related to program evaluations, participant data, and grant compliance
• Maintain accurate records of program activities, participant information, and outcomes
• Track participant involvement in STEM fields, including internship placements and mentorships

Volunteer & Intern Engagement

• Supervise and support volunteers and interns involved in program delivery
• Provide feedback and recognition to encourage ongoing volunteer and student worker involvement

Related Agency Activities

• Regularly assess personal performance and set professional development goals
• Attend staff meetings, town halls, and principal meetings; collaborate with staff to meet goals and expand program reach
• Participate in all required reporting and deadlines at the organizational level, including but not limited to those related to expense management, mileage, and grant requirements
• Participate in fundraising and volunteer engagement events as needed

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in STEM education or bachelor's degree in any field with STEM education experience Experience facilitating STEM programs for youth, with an ability to engage students in hands-on problem-solving activities Strong emotional intelligence with a passion for working with diverse groups Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with program participants, parents/guardians, and professionals Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other relevant technology tools (Google Docs, data entry software, CANVA, Adobe, etc.) Possess reliable transportation, a valid Texas driver's license, and a clear driving record Ability to drive a company van safely and responsibly Bilingual in Spanish is a plus

Physical Requirements and Work Environment: This position requires the ability to operate phones, computers, and other office equipment, and the physical ability to perform light lifting. Work is typically performed in an office, in the community, or classroom setting, and may involve standing, stooping, bending, and walking. However, the agency will make accommodations when necessary. This person may be required to travel to various locations throughout Tarrant County. Generally, the working conditions have little or no exposure to extremes in safety hazards or hazardous materials.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Girls Inc. of Tarrant County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or any other discrimination prohibited by law. The agency complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances prohibiting employment discrimination.