STEM Pathways Coordinator

Each year approximately 1.7 million people visit the Aquarium, making it consistently one of the leading attractions in the Southern California region. Beyond its world-class animal exhibits, the Aquarium offers educational programs for people of all ages from hands-on activities to lectures by leading scientists. Through these programs and a variety of multimedia experiences, the Aquarium provides opportunities to delve deeper into ocean science and learn more about our planet.

STEM Pathways Coordinator

The STEM Pathway Coordinator is responsible for coordinating details and maintaining relationships associated with the Aquarium’s STEM Pathways portfolio. With a goal of broadening participation in STEM, marine science, and work related to the Aquarium, the STEM Pathway programs include paid internships, career tours with Long Beach Unified School District, Family Science Nights, the scholar program and symposium, a partnership with Lakewood High School, and more. This position lives within the education department but works across Aquarium teams including events, development, marketing, volunteer services, and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Coordinate directly with external partners, including teachers, administrators, community-based organizations, and others regarding program logistics for Family Science Night, Scholar Symposium, Career Tours, and other efforts that serve targeted priority audiences.
• Work to increase the representation of historically underrepresented communities in Aquarium- produced career connection series, assets, and media.
• Help to integrate STEM Pathway programs into the interpretation and program teams of the Education department, as well as across the Aquarium.
• Support the evaluation process of STEM Pathway programs. Activities may include defining metrics, crafting instruments, working with third party evaluators, and implementing strategies. Communicate metrics to senior staff, Board, and other Aquarium departments as needed.
• Serve as a resource for volunteers and interns, and their supervisors across the Aquarium.
• Establish and maintain relationships with scholars and paid interns to foster the growing community of program participants.
• Coordinate Aquarium visits, gatherings, exchange of resources, and networking opportunities in-person and online, including the social media Discord channel.
• Engage in the ongoing dialog around opportunities to support diversity, equity, and inclusion practices across the Aquarium.
• Facilitate the Aquarium’s annual KultureCity certification through communication with staff members across the organization and tracking training progress.
• Contribute to the various aspects of the application and selection process for student scholarships awarded by the Aquarium, including communication with the selection committee.
• Participate as needed in the Education Department’s daily operations.
• Work with management to plan strategies that can be used to continually evaluate and update programs.
• Flexibility to assist in various tasks at management’s discretion.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required.

• Knowledge and expertise in relationship building and/or collaboration across diverse partners.
• Knowledge of language related to and experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in informal science institutions or across zoo and aquarium community.
• Strong communication skills to transmit information to staff, other departments, volunteers, visitors, and program participants with enthusiasm.
• Outstanding time management and organizational skills to concurrently work on multiple projects with multiple collaborators.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills while interacting with people across cultures, ranges of ability, genders, ethnicities, and races.
• Committed to broadening participation in marine science among historically underrepresented communities.
• Comfort with Microsoft 365 including word, PowerPoint, and excel. Computer skills and experience with Google Docs desired.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS

The qualifications described here are representative of those that an individual must possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor’s degree in ocean or biological sciences, environmental science, education, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in formal/informal education setting or in a zoo/ aquarium/museum/non-profit setting
• Interest in marine science and work related to the Aquarium
• Demonstrated ability to reflect on and improve upon job performance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Ability to balance, bend, squat, climb, kneel, twist
• Ability to lift and carry up to 0-50lbs
• Ability to pull and push up to 0-100lbs
• Full functional range of motion in all major body joints from reaching, twisting, bending, simple and power gripping, fine and gross motor skills

MENTAL DEMANDS

The mental and emotional demands described here are representative of those that must be met by the individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Resilience and ability to manage stress in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent conflict resolution skills to address issues and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to maintain composure and handle difficult situations with professionalism.
• Strong problem-solving skills to analyze issues and find effective solutions.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure.
• Flexibility and adaptability to handle changes in schedules or responsibilities.
• Critical thinking and decision-making abilities to handle complex situations.
• Empathy and emotional intelligence to understand and respond to the needs of colleagues or customers.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Aquarium administrative offices, galleries, classrooms, and informal learning environment.
• Offsite areas conducting programs as needed.
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, including extreme temperatures or outdoor environments.
• Exposure to common allergens, such as shellfish.
• Wet, dirty, uneven surfaces and walkways.
• Exposure to confined spaces.

INTERESTED OR QUALIFIED?

If you meet the requirements of this position, click on the link below. You will be directed to our web application process, the successful completion of which is required by all applicants. There are THREE simple steps to this process, which is administered by Hire Select:

• You will complete a brief web application;
• You will attach or build your resume;
• You will complete the PCI aptitude assessment.

Upon completion of all THREE steps, your submission will be forwarded to our hiring team for consideration. If you are among the most qualified applicants, we will contact you within two to three weeks. If you do not hear from us within that time, feel free to reapply in the future as other opportunities arise. Thank you so much for your interest in the Aquarium of the Pacific!

Aquarium of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all staff.