This is a key position in the Workforce Development Department, which requires broad knowledge of both informal and formal STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) education, STEM career pathways, and workforce development. 

This position includes management, oversight, annual review, innovation, and revisions of Carnegie Science Center’s flagship student STEM events and competitions as well as the development and implementation of career readiness programs and initiatives designed to create the strongest possible workforce, internal and external, and nurture and engage the next generation of STEM professionals. The position will develop and offer cutting-edge programming connecting young people to career opportunities, develop and strengthen relationships with local and regional STEM workplaces, offer opportunities for students to develop career skills, and serve as a convener for STEM workforce opportunities. 

Principal Accountabilities

LEADERSHIP:

1. Select, train, and manage employees for all areas of supervision to maintain a high achieving and enthusiastic team committed to innovation, quality work and positive inter-departmental relations, beneficial outcomes, strong workforce development/career readiness and science content, and audience engagement and enjoyment.
2. Provide entrepreneurial leadership to maximize revenues and funding opportunities related to professional development for both formal education institutions and business-to-business opportunities.

PROGRAMMATIC:

1. Work with other members of the Workforce Development Department to plan, develop, implement and evaluate career readiness programs. Career readiness events, programs, and competitions should create highly effective, accessible, inclusive, and enjoyable experiences that raise the understanding and cultural awareness of science and technology in the community and nurture the next-generation STEM workforce.
2. Develop and enact strategies to widen participation and audience reach across career readiness programs.
3. When needed plan, upload, and launch virtual events and competitions.
4. Incorporate evaluation results, data, external content experts, and STEM best practices in the process of refining existing programs and developing new ones.
5. Train presenters and facilitators on content, classroom management, event, program, and competition specifics, and evaluation.
6. Collaborate with Development to determine sponsor recognitions during all events, programs, and competitions.

FINANCIAL:

1. Work in concert with the Director of Workforce Development to develop annual departmental budgets that focus on efficiency, productivity, and sustainable operations.
2. Prepare and monitor program budgets to assure fiscal sustainability and overall budget management. Meet or positively exceed annual revenue and expense goals.

COLLABORATIVE:

1. Act as an advocate for workforce development, STEM career readiness, STEM education, and underrepresented audiences in STEM careers. 
2. Collaborate with Development, Associate Director of Learning and Engagement, and Director of Workforce Development, to prepare, present, and coordinate the creation of beneficial proposals and grant applications that will finance departmental initiatives or complementary programs.
3. Establish and/or maintain positive and cooperative relations with foundations, corporations, peer institutions, and educational and professional organizations, ensuring support, both financial and content-based, toward the achievement of mission. 
4. Collaborate with Director of Workforce Development and entire Service and Engagement Department, and other CSC departments to assure optimal cross-organizational communication and cooperation on career-readiness-related programming. 
5. Identify opportunities to develop collaborative programming opportunities with the other components of Carnegie Museums (CM): Carnegie Museum of Natural History (CMNH), Carnegie Museum of Art (CMOA), and the Andy Warhol Museum (AWM).

GENERAL MANAGER LEVEL LEADERSHIP:

1. Actively seek professional growth opportunities and keep abreast of new and emerging technologies, techniques, and applications within both the science/technology field, education field, workforce development, and the museum/visitor experience field to grow professionally and to ensure and improve the relevance, quality, and effectiveness of all departmental programs and priorities.
2. Represent CSC at internal and external meetings both regionally, nationally and through various professional networks (for example: Remake Learning, 100kin10, ASTC, etc.) to promote and ensure widespread and accurate knowledge TEA, Pathway and of CSC’s overall mission and activities.
3. At all times, uphold CSC’s Four Keys of Operation: Safety, Courtesy, The Experience, and Efficiency; interact with all colleagues in a professional and respectful manner in accordance with CSC Community Norms.
4. Serve at all times as an exemplary advocate for and model of Carnegie Science Center’s Quality Service and policies related to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion, and act in accordance with the organization’s strategic vision.
5. Manage execution of any external contracts and maintain documentation of work, payments, and document compliance.
6. Provide “front of house” support and assist the Service & Engagement Division as needed, over the course of the year during times of peak visitation (e.g. holidays, special events, STEM competitions, etc.)
7. Assist the Director of Workforce Development with other departmental operations as needed during key times, such as volunteer onboarding, volunteer appreciation, All-Team Meetings, staff recognition programs, etc.
8. Perform other activities as required by your supervisor or the Director’s Office. 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in education and/or related field or equivalent experience required; graduate degree preferred. Must have at least 3 years’ experience in a museum or educational setting. Must have at least 3 years’ administration and project/budget management. At least 3 years’ experience in event planning or customer service recommended.

Please see a full list of requirements on the Carnegie Museum’s Career Site.