Executive Director

GROWING THE STEM Executive Director

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Position Description

Full-Time Employee with reduced summer hours

Growing the STEM has an immediate opening for an Executive Director in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. With direction from the Board, the Executive Director will lead the organization’s fundraising and outreach and will manage Growing the STEM’s staff.

Growing the STEM is a local nonprofit organization that organizes and supports math and science programs for students in Coeur d’Alene public schools, with an emphasis on developing youth leaders and encouraging underrepresented groups to pursue STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) education and activities.

Last year the organization, which is overseen by a volunteer board of directors, held over 40 programs in 14 public schools, with over 90 youth leaders and 30 teachers serving more than 900 students.

Our programs include Math is Cool teams, the Mathletes Mentor program, STEM Clubs, STEAM Clubs (integrating the arts), STEM Book Clubs, Engineering Clubs, and Chess Clubs at the elementary and middle school levels.

We are seeking a dynamic, organized self-starter with gifts in fundraising and partnership-building, strong communication skills, and experience in program oversight.

Successful candidates will be inspired to help shape and develop the director role and the organization itself, rather than walking into a fixed, turn-key position.

Educators and retired educators, or those who have spent significant time volunteering in schools or working with nonprofit organizations, are especially encouraged to apply, but a background in education is not required.

This is a local, full-time position with the ability to work many hours from home and two months of reduced hours during the summer.

It is not a remote position, as in-person meetings, training, events, and collaborations are required on a regular basis.

Flexibility during after-school hours is important.

Responsibilities :

• Fundraising and Outreach
• Diversify Growing the STEM’s portfolio by securing funds from various sources in order to sustain and develop the nonprofit’s operations, including businesses, foundations, and individual donors.
• Engage in a variety of fundraising methods, including grant writing; partnership development with businesses and corporations;

relationship development with foundations, individual donors, and other key contributors; event planning; and planned gifts.

• Manage day-to-day financials for the organization, displaying a good understanding and working knowledge of accounting / finances for non-profit organizations, including budgeting and best practices.
• Work to raise the profile of Growing the STEM and its work with potential donors and with the greater community.
• Programming
• Oversee Growing the STEM’s Program Coordinator, who manages day-to-day administration of Growing the STEM’s after-school programs and the training and recruitment of youth leaders to assist with programs;

provide support with program management during the busy fall season.

• Work with the Board in the development of Growing the STEM’s events in alignment with the organization’s mission.
• Assist the Board in developing and measuring goals and objectives and communicating our success to members, funders, and other stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee contracts for services, such as website development, social media management, PR.

Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree or above, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Fundraising skills and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and programs simultaneously.
• Ability to form strong relationships with supporters.
• Attention to detail and ability to take initiative.
• Strong time management skills.
• A good understanding and working knowledge of accounting / finances for non-profit organizations, including budgeting and best practices.
• Commitment to our mission to reach all students, including students under-represented in STEM.
• Experience in education and passion for STEM are a plus.
• Computer proficiency, including Google Workspace.
• Some required late afternoon and evening hours for meetings and events.
• Ability to operate and utilize own vehicle for Growing the STEM business on occasion.

To Apply : Submit a resume and cover letter to

Hours : Full-time (40 hours per week, 10 months / year with reduced hours during two months of the summer)

Salary : $60,000-$75,000 commensurate with experience

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute :

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 (Required)

Ability to Relocate :

Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814 : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

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