Volunteer Engagement and Events Project Manager

Are you passionate about transforming the future for elementary school girls? Scientific Adventures for Girls (SAfG) is seeking an energetic, creative Volunteer Engagement and Events Project Manager to join our mission-driven team. This is your chance to directly impact the next generation of female scientists, engineers, and innovators!

About SAfG: Breaking Barriers & Building Dreams

At Scientific Adventures for Girls, we're revolutionizing STEAM education for young girls in the East Bay. Our hands-on, engaging programs ignite curiosity, build confidence, and plant the seeds for lifelong STEAM exploration. Join us in our mission to create a world where girls see themselves as future scientists and engineers! 

Why You'll Love Working With Us

  • Meaningful Impact: Witness firsthand how your work transforms young girls' relationship with STEAM

  • Competitive Compensation: $69K - $74K annually plus comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, vacation, sick pay, holiday). 

    • This is a salaried, exempt position.

    • This is for a mid-level, experienced professional  and is not an entry-level post.  You will not be managing people but will manage projects. 

  • Balanced Lifestyle: Enjoy hybrid work flexibility - collaborate in our vibrant Berkeley offices and work remotely

  • Supportive Team Culture: Join a passionate, collaborative team united by purpose

  • Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills while advancing our mission

  • Community Connection: Build relationships with STEAM professionals, corporate partners, and families

  • See SAfG in Action!

Your Exciting Role

As our Volunteer Engagement and Events Project Manager, you'll be at the heart of our most impactful community initiatives:

Event & Project Management:

  • Design, manage and orchestrate engaging Family STEAM Events, including but not limited to scheduling and leading meetings with stakeholders, managing event timelines, coordinating marketing and survey implementation and analysis, managing supplies, and partner recruitment and outreach.

  • Prepare and send all acknowledgement letters and emails to donors

  • Lead and successfully execute student registration process at the beginning of the school year

  • Support the conducting of student surveys, site coordinator surveys, and parent surveys. Support with logistics and coordination of the team and input of surveys.

  • Prepare and edit correspondence, reports, and presentations

  • Assist with other project management tasks such as tracking deadlines

Volunteer & Community Engagement:

  • Build and nurture a diverse network of STEAM professionals as classroom Role Models and volunteers

  • Develop and strengthen strategic partnerships with corporations, community organizations, volunteers at community events

  • Research and establish new corporate volunteer partnership opportunities to expand our reach

  • Manage Volunteer Platform

  • Support recruitment and train volunteers

  • Create compelling content for volunteer monthly newsletters, training materials and other volunteer communications

  • Other duties as assigned 

This dynamic position sits at the intersection of education, community building, and hands-on STEAM engagement—perfect for someone who thrives on creating meaningful connections while making a tangible difference in young girls' lives.

Are You Our Next Team Member?

The ideal candidate brings:

Education and/or Experience: 

A qualified candidate will possess a combination of the following education and/or equivalent experience 

  • A minimum of five (5) years project and/or event management experience

  • A minimum of three  (3) years volunteer engagement experience 

  • A minimum of three (3) years experience collaborating with outside partners 

  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously

  • Bachelor's degree preferred 

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Positive attitude and passion for impact-driven work and a commitment to the mission and values of the organization

  • Possess a valid driver's license and have access to a working vehicle

  • Ability to take feedback and incorporate it into improving processes

  • Excellent organizational and time management skills

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all work

  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with outside stakeholders 

  • Ability to pivot quickly, prioritize, innovate, and successfully meet deadlines

  • Possess a learners mindset, strong problem solving ability, and be solutions-oriented 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

  • Handle confidential information with sensitivity and discretion

  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaborative work style

  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

  • Stay up to date with knowledge and best practices related to the position and STEM education

  • Proficiency with Google Workspace, Asana, and Excel

  • Demonstrate timely, clear, and proactive communication

  • Be accountable, take ownership of projects and responsibilities

  • Maintain a safe and nurturing environment, especially when working with children

Physical Environment:

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

  • Ability to work at a computer and perform repetitive motions 60% of the time.

  • Ability to travel within the Bay Area

  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs

  • Ability to climb step ladders

Even if you don't check every box, we want to hear from you! SAfG values diverse perspectives and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation?

Join a team that's changing the face of STEAM, one young girl at a time. Apply today and become part of our mission to break down barriers and build up future female innovators! SAfG is an Equal Opportunity Employer.