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Project Scientist | Remote
Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Project Scientist's mission is to expose a diverse population of young girls to a high-quality STEM curriculum that inspires confidence in their pursuits of learning throughout the year.

The ​ ideal candidate for the East Coast Market Director position will have a deep passion for education equity and gender parity and possess extensive executive leadership and relationship-building skills, strengths in cultural competence, strategic communication, stakeholder management, and will bring experience closing significant negotiations and solicitations on behalf of our organization.

They will be relentless in building relationships and securing partnerships across Corporate Funders, Nonprofit Organizations, School Districts, Schools, and Independent Education providers as well as enhancing awareness for Project Scientist’s impact in Minnesota, North Carolina and throughout the East Coast.

This position will report directly to the CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Building and/or deepen relationships with, but not limited to, Corporate Funders, Non-profit Partners, School Districts, and 3rd Party Independent Education.
• Identify new partnership opportunities with Corporate Funders, Non-profit Partners, School Districts, 3rd Party Independent Education, and Major Gifts/Individual gifts.
• Accountable for financial goals through corporate funding and paid partners.
• Responsible for writing and timely submissions of Corporate and Foundational grant proposals.
• Responsible for deepening relationships with Project Scientist partners through Superstars volunteers, corporate match programs, and individual giving as well as securing in-person or virtual Expeditions for Programs.
• Identify opportunities for geographic or programmatic expansion in collaboration with the Senior Leadership team inline with established organizational priorities.
• Operate as a day-to-day regional point of contact (POC) for all matters including Partner Relations, Superstars / Expeditions, Press Inquiries and Special Events.
• Manage market budgets and adhering to all organizational policies & procedures
• Responsible for tracking all East Coast / Mid-West funders and volunteers activity in Salesforce.
• Plan and execute, along with the Development Committee and Marketing, the Project Scientist 10-Year Anniversary fundraising event in Charlotte, NC. Summer 2022.
• Provide frequent reports/presentations on Mid-West / East Coast funder status and opportunities.
• Perform related administrative duties ensuring that records/contacts are maintained, and reports are submitted in a timely manner.
• Ensure Project Scientist is represented with integrity and optimal impact across diverse audiences.

Qualifications

• A commitment to help girls grow, learn, and connect to STEM in the pursuit of gender parity in STEM careers.
• Bachelor’s degree (BA of BS) in a STEM, Education, Business or related field from four-year college or university
• A minimum of 10 years of professional experience in education/expanded learning, institutional operations, or nonprofit Development
• Bilingual and biliterate in Spanish, strongly preferred.
• At least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership position preferred
• Strong technical acumen in G Suite, Zoom, and Asana preferred
• Proficient in Salesforce is desirable
• Embraces ambiguity and has a willingness to “roll up their sleeves” to do what needs to be done now

Benefits:

• 100% Paid Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403 (b) + 3% Matched Retirement Plan
• Flexible schedule
• Ability to work remotely
• PTO
• Macbook Laptop
• Wifi / Mobile phone stipend
• Free Project Scientist tuition for daughter

To apply for the role, please email a cover letter outlining why you would excel in this role and a resume to hiring@projectscientist.org. Applications will be reviewed, and qualified candidates will move forward with a phone or in-person interview. No phone calls please.

Final offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check that may include employment history, national criminal background check, national sex offender registry search and a driving history check.

Project Scientist does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, military, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, age, citizenship or any other basis prohibited by law in any of its policies or programs.