Site Coordinator
The Site Coordinator leads and manages the Next-Gen Discovery STEM outreach program at the United States Air Force Academy, coordinating summer camps and student internships to inspire future scientific and technical talent. This role involves collaboration with military personnel, schools, and community partners to ensure program quality, student safety, and effective recruitment, serving as the local liaison to the program management team at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
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What You’ll Do
Confidential Client is looking for a Site Coordinator to lead and deliver the Next‑Gen Discovery STEM program at a U.S. military installation in Utah. You will be the local face of the program — running week‑long summer STEM camps for middle school students, coordinating hands‑on internships for high school and college students, and building partnerships across the local community and installation leadership.
- Serve as the primary local point of contact between the installation and the Next‑Gen Discovery program management team.
- Implement program curriculum, brand, and standards with consistency and professionalism.
- Manage local program data, track student metrics, and maintain inventory of laptops, kits, and technology.
- Secure camp locations and schedule week‑long summer STEM camps; recruit and onboard camp teachers and volunteers.
- Coordinate site tours, museum visits, and recruit local military/civilian Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) for demonstrations.
- Attend and support camps daily to ensure student safety and positive learning outcomes (step in to lead activities when needed).
- Recruit, match, and onboard high school and college interns with base mentors; coordinate base access and CAC/security processing.
- Conduct regular welfare checks for interns and mentors and organize professional development events and final presentations.
- Build and maintain relationships with local school districts, teachers, parents, and community organizations to drive recruitment and awareness.
- Manage local student application/review process using the program selection rubric and promote the program via local media and social channels.
Who We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required (STEM or education background strongly preferred).
- Minimum 1 year of experience in project management, educational coordination, or a similar leadership role.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and eligible for a favorable government trustworthiness determination (NACI / SF85) for base and network access.
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to base leadership, school administrators, parents, and students.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and comfortable using basic database/project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet).
- Valid state driver’s license required.
- Comfortable working with students ages 11+ and able to manage group dynamics and safety protocols.
Compensation & Location
- Estimated salary: $59,854 per year (estimated).
- Employment type: Full‑time.
- Location: Utah (work performed locally at/near the installation; on‑site presence required for camps, onboarding, and internships).
Physical Demands & Work Environment
- Primarily office and classroom work with regular in‑person event support.
- Must be comfortable walking moderate distances (site/base tours) and occasionally lifting/moving boxes up to 35 lbs.
- Frequent interaction with students, parents, teachers, base personnel, and community partners — strong interpersonal skills required.
Key Skills & Tools
- Program and event coordination
- Student recruitment and onboarding
- Stakeholder & community outreach
- Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
- Basic project management / database tools (Smartsheet or similar)
- Clear verbal presentations and written reporting
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
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