08 Aug 2022 Join the KC STEM Alliance team
(Updated 10/3/22) The KC STEM Alliance team is growing! We’re looking for consultants to help support our work, including event and communications/marketing support. See the details for each below. Candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Executive Director Martha McCabe.
Event Support Consultant
BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY
The primary role of the Event Support Consultant is to provide support to the KC STEM Alliance and its associated initiatives in preparing more students for college and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM.) As an independent initiative of the UMKC School of Science and Engineering, the vision of the KC STEM Alliance is to see that a diverse, innovative and sustainable workforce becomes a reality. The Event Support Consultant works in partnership with the STEM Outreach consultant and the Director of Operations to support educational events for students, educators and the community-at-large.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
• Provide a range of coordination activities for all PLTW events (primarily) and FIRST events (secondarily)
• Follow-up with teachers and key stakeholders on communications in partnership with STEM Outreach Consultant
• Assist with gathering data and information for events
• Assist with venue identification, food/drink and supply purchases as needed
• Create signage, print and prep as needed
• Assist with set-up/tear-down of events
• Print materials, assemble packets and supplies for meetings
• Assist at all meetings/events with welcoming guests; registration and on-site help
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the STEM Outreach consultant and the Operations Director of the KC STEM Alliance.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
COMPENSATION
$30/hour for 1000 hours/year (@ 20 hours/week)
APPLY
Please email cover letter and resume to Martha McCabe, Executive Director, KC STEM Alliance, mccabemb@kcstem.org
Job Type: Part Time
Marketing Assistant Consultant
The primary role of the Marketing Assistant consultant is to provide support to the KC STEM Alliance and its associated initiatives in preparing more students for college and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM.) As an independent initiative of the UMKC School of Science and Engineering, the vision of the KC STEM Alliance is to see that a diverse, innovative and sustainable workforce becomes a reality. The Marketing Assistant works with the Marketing Director to communicate, connect and celebrate the initiatives of the KC STEM Alliance and broader STEM Learning Ecosystem called STEM Connect-KC..
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES
• Monitor social media accounts, create content and respond to messages
• Edit, manage content on websites (KC STEM and KC FIRST) under the direction of the Marketing
Director
• Manage and update STEM Connect-KC provider directory and event calendar
• Assist with promoting events hosted by the KC STEM Alliance
• Attend events as needed to assist with photography, videography contractors and news media
• Contribute ideas to marketing campaigns
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
General supervision is received from the Marketing Director of the KC STEM Alliance.
QUALFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, advertising, public relations OR an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is necessary.
COMPENSATION
$22/hour for 1000 hours/year (@ 20 hours/week)
APPLY
Please email cover letter and resume to Martha McCabe, Executive Director, KC STEM Alliance, mccabemb@kcstem.org
Job Type: Part Time
