Education Manager, JA Innovation Center @ Lawrence High School

Impact

- With LHS Pathways Coordinator, create opportunities for the space to be an extension of pathways courses, whereby teachers assign projects for their classes to be completed in the IC
- With LHS Pathways Coordinator, maintain schedule of classes using the center and possible open time for individuals to use the center during school and afterschool
- Maintain safety and supervise all usage of the lab/shop environment
- Maintain all equipment including Laser Cutters, Vinyl Cutters, 3D Printers, etc.
- Train students, JA Staff, and various LHS employees in the mandatory safety training course on all equipment as well as all additional advanced trainings for individual equipment
- Manage and track use of equipment and supplies for programming impact and budgeting purposes
- Manage events and classes held at the JA Innovation Center @ LHS
- Attend twice monthly in-person staff days and other major JA Events held outside of the JA Innovation Center @ LHS as scheduled. Ensure LHS administration & educators are aware of any changes to availability due to these events
- Develop, expand, and maintain school/community partnerships in Lawrence
a. Create or update partnership plan and subsequent JA Certified School Agreement with high schools and community partners
b. Become an expert in JA’s high school programs and curriculum
c. Support teachers and volunteers to ensure quality of programs through training, regular phone calls, and in-person class visits to provide the highest level of customer service
d. Ensure data is collected, organized, and shared with appropriate stakeholders, including JA staff
e. Manage all record-keeping, including appropriate school, teacher, and volunteer data is captured and entered in BCRM in a timely manner
- Conduct work to produce high quality experiences and outcomes for all partners both internally and externally through attention to detail, a high level of organization and communication, and strategic, thoughtful, and innovative planning and implementation
- Work cross-collaboratively with colleagues to meet goals and fulfill funding obligations
- Collaborate with Development Team to complete grant proposals and grant reports
- Enthusiastically take on other assigned projects as necessary

Qualifications (required)

- Must have an entrepreneurial mindset, open to learning new things and willing to envision and propose new methods to perform tasks that support innovative and entrepreneurial experiences
- Relevant work experience in a makerspace or innovation center space strongly preferred; relevant work as an entrepreneur with experience using making equipment will also be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in education, engineering, or other fields related to the operation of a technical space preferred (Alternative relevant training or certification will also be considered)
- A demonstrated passion for hands-on education/hands-on making and creating (or equivalent experience)
- Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills
- A strong communicator: initiates discussions with their manager and colleagues to ensure consistency of practice & elevate needs of stakeholders and self quickly and concisely
- Strong organizational and time management skills; keen attention to detail and diligent follow through a must
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders, as well as independently
- Success in coordinating, managing, problem-solving, and executing programs and projects
- Ability to work well in a highly collaborative team environment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
- Knowledge and experience with a CRM system, preferably Blackbaud (e.g. Raiser’s Edge); familiarity with Asana a plus
- Ability to work independently and virtually effectively is necessary
- Spanish language proficiency a plus

Application Process