Deputy Director, DoD Program

COMPANY: FORGE INSTITUTE

POSITION: Deputy Director, DOD program

DESCRIPTION: Oversee the development & execution of a DoD STEM Program

About Forge Institute

Forge Institute is the Nation’s leader in advancing cyber operations, innovation, professional development and STEM capabilities through innovative partnerships across the public and private sectors. Our mantra, “Forever One Step Ahead,” is our reminder to remain vigilant, updated, and innovative against an enemy that seeks nothing less than the permanent disruption of our way of life. Empowering the future workforce in IT & Cyber that are ready to face the unique challenges of tomorrow is key to advancing and securing the future.

Program Description

Forge Institute was awarded a Department of Defense funded STEM project to provide educational outreach, instruction and opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). The program’s goal is to raise interest and improve the knowledge and skills of at-risk youth in STEM fields with a hands-on minds-on approach. Desired outcomes are to provide a highly educated and skilled workforce that can answer Arkansas growing STEM career demand.

Position Description

The Deputy Director or Lead Instructor of StarBaseAR is responsible for supporting the Director; serving as Lead teacher; supervising and mentoring Instructors and Instructor Assistants; developing curriculum; coordinating class visits and field trip experiences; and actively seeking out opportunities to support and enhance the StarBaseAR program.

Key Responsibilities

Your responsibilities as a member of our team, will include but are not limited to:

• Assist the Director with operations, management, development and implementation of the STARBASE Arkansas program.
• Serve as second in command and assume the role of Director in their absence.
• Assist in all facets of STARBASE development and implementation.
• Supervise the scheduling, training and work of other STARBASE instructors &/or volunteers.
• Prepare materials, set up classrooms, and instruct classes.
• Alternate as lead teacher and support teacher per schedule to present STARBASE lessons and activities to participating classes.
• Identify participating individual students’ needs, and attempt to provide appropriate intervention and accommodation to help insure success in program completion.
• Assist in curriculum development & integration with local, state, and national objectives
• Assist visiting teachers who participate in STARBASE Arkansas.
• Participate in Forge and DoD mandated staff development as directed.
• Assist in planning, preparing, and conducting program workshops at local, state, and national levels.
• Assure all office, presentation, or student computers are properly maintained.
• Serve as mentor to visiting Student Teachers
• Serve as liaison for all building maintenance issues
• Write thank-you notes to volunteers, teachers, sponsors, and others
• Conduct evaluations, collect data, and prepare statistical summaries of program data
• Assist in coordinating Student Teacher Field Experience, read journals, complete evaluations
• Actively seek out opportunities to enhance program through award nominations, assisting with grants, or helping secure program sponsors
• Assist in various planning, preparing, and hosting of receptions and fundraising venues, as needed
• Assist in computer upkeep and troubleshooting
• Receive visitors and telephone calls
• Select and prepare requests for appropriate materials for purchase
• Assist in verifying material shipments, updating material inventories, and putting away supplies
• Replenish bathroom supplies, water plants, maintain garden, vacuum, clean lab and computer tables, as needed
• Participate in continual cleaning and maintenance of office and kitchen
• Obtain a background check and Security Clearance through the 19th Airlift Wing Security Forces
• Agree to random drug testing throughout duration of employment
• Assist in all other duties or activities deemed necessary for mission success by the STARBASE Arkansas Director or designee
• Represent Forge Institute and its programs through community outreach engagement. This includes attending relevant cyber and tech community groups, conferences, etc., offering to participate in relevant group discussions (panel discussions), and any additional outreach opportunities assigned to you
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

Benefits:

• Preferred Qualifications:
• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree
• Three year’s experience in elementary education
• Professional client-facing demeanor, comfortable in the boardroom or the classroom
• Strong, clear verbal and written communication skills
• Capable of completing tasks on time without supervision
• Desire to grow and expand both technical and soft skills
• Strong project management skills
• Experience working for a nonprofit organization
• Ability to foster a positive work environment and attitude
• Capacity to accomplish interagency collaborations
• Strong leader, able to drive a growing team
• Experience working with students with various backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Familiarity with reading state standards and developing engaging curriculum
• Have or be able to gain and maintain a Security Clearance
  
  

• 401(k) with matching program
• Health insurance coverage
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Awesome work environment
• Amazing colleagues
• Incredible mission
• & so much more!
  
  

Application Instructions

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter.

Forge Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer that empowers our people—no matter their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status—to fearlessly drive positive change.

How To Apply

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