NYSCI is seeking a Research Manager to support the cross-departmental collaborations involved in NYSCI’s innovative research and development work. The Research Manager will work closely with the Director of Creative Pedagogy to plan, coordinate, and document the development, design, testing, and implementation of new NYSCI educational assets focused on engaging diverse public audiences with emergent, high-interest topics in science and engineering. This role will include a strong focus on designing for cultural responsiveness and inclusiveness for NYSCI’s highly diverse audiences. The Research Manager will work with a variety of NYSCI staff across departments to coordinate the development of products including engineering activities, Maker Space workshops, career exploration events, public programming, and school curriculum.

The Senior Manager of Individual Giving serves as a key member of the Institutional Advancement team and is an active participant in making strategic decisions to drive forward NYSCI’s strategies for raising unrestricted individual gifts. The Senior Manager is responsible for developing strategies and captivating messaging for the cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individual donors with primary focus on targeted growth of new membership from four- and five-figure renewable annual gifts to support NYSCI’s giving circle, The President’s Council, as well as growing and cultivating new 5- and 6- figure gifts. With the museum reopening in July 2021 to the public with new and refreshed exhibits and a year-long celebration of science, this is an excellent opportunity for a someone who likes to think out of the box and can create a successful growth program for donors who are passionate about STEM. This position is a front-facing fundraising role and we are seeking individuals who take initiative to find creative ways to seek out prospects. Ideal candidates are skilled at networking, cold-calling, scheduling and hosting one-on-one meetings with prospects and developing strategies to build engaging relationships with donors who care about NYSCI’s mission.

DEPARTMENT ROLE

The Alan J. Friedman Center for the Development of Young Scientists is a new initiative at NYSCI that encompasses all youth development programs that foster an interest in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) careers, while creating opportunities to explore these career pathways. The goals of the Friedman Center are to develop NYSCI as a resource for youth and community organizations around STEM opportunities and create multiple pathways for engaging youth in the STEM career pipeline.

FUNCTION

The Director of Youth Programs and Pathways will lead a suite of structured programming that provides high-quality, hands-on and relevant experiences with STEM for young adults aged 14-24 to further explore STEM career pathways.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide vision for planning, implementation and evaluation to a team focused on direct engagement with high-school and college aged youth with a special focus on equity, empathy and excellence in serving traditionally marginalized populations and communities.

• Lead the creative, pedagogical and strategic approaches to engaging youth during out of school time through the museum’s existing in-person and virtual programming. Identify, remain current in and apply best practices in formal and informal science education.

• Oversee the development of new initiatives for teens and young adults (aged 14-24), grounded in NSYCI’s successful Science Career Ladder program, forward-thinking vision, principles of youth leadership, community engagement, and cross-departmental collaboration. Programs to include volunteering, internships, youth advisory/leadership programs, career pathways, and post-secondary academic and career supports.

• Represent the museum for external local, national and international stakeholders, including speaking engagements, conference presentations, advisory committees, and other such venues.

• Provide consistent, mission-focused and values-aligned leadership, prioritizing trusted relationships and professional development opportunities for all employees. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and coaching employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Develop a system to compile and organize participant and alum information that helps maintain contact and opens the doors for future relationships with NYSCI

Work with the Senior Vice President of Youth Development and Museum Culture to

• Cultivate strategic partnerships with universities and other organizations related to Explainer recruitment, training, and management.

• Manage department budget, including grants from various funding sources and agencies.

• Work cooperatively with Development to write and report back on grants, ensuring that objectives for all grants are

  met

• Work with the external evaluator on formative, summative, outcome and longitudinal evaluation

  Complete other tasks as assigned.

  SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  Supervisor, Daily Operations

  Manager of Training and Content

  Alumni Coordinator

  STEM Program Coordinator

  QUALIFICATIONS

• M.A.. or equivalent degree in science, education, museum studies or relevant field.

• 5-7 years of experience designing and implementing youth development programs for diverse audiences

  RELEVANT EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Awareness of and demonstrated commitment to addressing issues of equity that impact science education and engagement for diverse learners, including issues of race, gender, wealth, language, accessibility and others.

• Strong project management, planning and organizational skills; an ability to work on multiple projects and deadlines

• Deep familiarity with and passion for positive youth development, teen engagement and out-of-school STEM engagement.

• Tangible record of program design and implementation

• Demonstrated experience leading high quality, high impact youth development and educational programming, from development through implementation

• Management experience that includes a history of building, mentoring, and developing strong, diverse, interdisciplinary teams

• Strong interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and ability to successfully work with diverse teams

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Strong analytical, collaboration, and problem-solving skills in a team environment 2 of 4

• Proficiency in MS Office

• Skilled in using digital media and technology in educational and/or program settings

• Experience with leading fundraising efforts from a variety of sources, including federal, corporate and foundation is a plus

• A science center, natural history museum, or children’s museum background is preferred but not required.

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  COMPENSATION
  Commensurate with education, skills and experience; includes an excellent NYSCI benefits package.
  Salary Range - $85,000 - $90,000

How to Apply: Please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@nysci.org. Please include the job title in the subject line. No phone calls.

The New York Hall of Science is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative environment with the best employees. We provide employment opportunities without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, military service, marital status or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We support a drug-free workplace.
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