STEM Curriculum and Engagement Project Specialist

Provide administrative oversight for STEM in Motion driver; ensure the timely and safe delivery of STEM in Motion curriculum kits to K-12 schools across the State of Utah. Create, facilitate and present STEM curriculum based on educational best practices and content standard requirement. Develop and implement assessment tools to determine STEM curriculum impact. Coordinate logistics and communications for programs, including determining deadlines, maintaining ongoing relationships with educators and professionals, and creating project roadmaps. Collaborate with community partners and the Center to connect educators to STEM resources such as equipment, training and professional development. Recruit and retain volunteers in order to support Center events and build community relationships. Foster partner relationships by maintaining communication regarding Center mission, vision and successes. Facilitate and assist in all outreach and engagement efforts. Coordinate one or more statewide or agency-wide project(s). Help determine project goals and objectives and/or assist committees established to support the project. Write and present project plan(s), recommendation(s) and/or findings. Monitor and evaluate project operations, processes and/or practices for quality and effectiveness; make recommendations for improvement. Analyze, summarize and/or review data; report findings, interpret results and/or make recommendations. Facilitate the use of research data to improve existing projects and utilization of resources. Facilitate and assist in all community-based efforts. Partner with industry to involve them in Center activities; help to increase corporate support, create additional program opportunities and support student and teacher participation and success. Coordinate outreach with other state agencies (i.e. Utah State Board of Education, Department of Workforce Services, etc.) to ensure efforts are aligned with Center mission and goals. Deliver presentations, training, or instruction to educators, management, stakeholders, and/or the general public regarding the activities of the Center. Assist in the creation and coordination of a STEM resource database. Coordinate grant(s) and assist in ensuring grant compliance including, but not limited to: organizing, coordinating, and compiling information for the Center's progress reports. Serve on various boards, councils, committees, or task forces to coordinate Center activities and facilitate Center goals and initiatives. Travel to schools across the State of Utah to deliver STEM in Motion curriculum kits, some overnight travel required. Other duties as assigned by Center staff, including some administrative duties.