Project Coordinator - STEM Posting Begin Date: 2025/02/20 Posting End Date: 2025/03/02 Category: Program Management Sub Category: Miscellaneous Work Type: Full Time Location: Boise, ID, United States Minimum Salary: 25.96 Maximum Salary: 35.00 Pay Rate Type: Hourly Description Applications will be accepted through 4:59 PM MST on the posting end date. STATE OF IDAHO EMPLOYEES : If you are a current or temporary State of Idaho employee you MUST apply through Luma Opportunities. Applying through the State of Idaho’s external career website will cause duplicate profiles and will slow the processing of your application for a new position. Description: The STEM Action Center is looking for a dedicated and experienced Project Coordinator to join the STEM Action Center team. The role will involve supporting and coordinating STEM projects focused on STEM enrichment activities for students, educators and our Idaho communities helping achieve a STEM-powered workforce driving Idaho’s economic future. This position has great benefits including: + Participation in one of the Nation's best state retirement systems: PERSI + An opportunity for Student Loan Forgiveness + 11 paid holidays a year + Paid parental leave + Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision plans + Sick and vacation leave that accrue as soon as you start + Optional 401K, and optional 457 + Basic life insurance for employee and family + Wellness programs Example of Duties: + Coordinate and provide support for the STEM Action Center’s programs. + Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, to drive project success. + Track and report on project progress, including important metrics related to key STEM Action Center projects. + Collaborate with respective state agencies and relevant industry and non-profit organizations to ensure programs are well coordinated. + May administer project budget and authorize expenditures within appropriate thresholds. + Direct project correspondence by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and e-mails. Minimum Qualifications: Experience: + Planning and implementing projects + Developing, promoting and gaining project support + Interpreting and explaining specialized or complex material into information usable by the public Minimum Qualification Specialties: + B.A. or equivalent experience in project management, education or STEM-related field + Experience in mathematics, science, technology, and/or engineering education + Experience with educational program implementation + Experience developing and presenting training to groups Preferred Qualifications: + Ability to prioritize and organize work when dealing with several projects/programs operating in different timelines + Budget management + Ability to work productively with a wide network of individuals + Understanding of event logistics, requirements, and follow-through + Ability to travel statewide and nationally Supplemental Information: The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws. The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 or email[email protected]. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.