Manager Of Steam Programs

Are you passionate about creating transformative STEAM learning experiences? Join RAFT as the  Manager of STEAM Programs, where you will have the opportunity to work hand-in-hand with the Director of STEAM Programs to drive the success, growth, and impact of RAFT’s summer, after-school, and extended learning initiatives. In this critical role, you’ll turn vision into reality by leading program implementation, streamlining staffing strategies, and ensuring seamless operations. Your focus on continuous improvement and innovation will help deliver exciting, high-quality STEAM experiences that inspire and empower learners and educators alike. Join us and make a lasting impact!

RAFT offers competitive base pay, health benefits, a 403b retirement contribution match, bonuses, three weeks vacation per year, one week of paid sick leave per year, paid holidays and holiday shutdown, and a fun and creative work environment.

Sample of Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Operations

• Coordinate staffing for student programs, including recruitment, interviews, onboarding, training, and performance management.
• Manage camp registration processes, including platform administration, parent communications, document sharing, and reporting.
• Oversee program operations for summer, after-school, and intersession programming, collaborating with campus administrators and external partners.
• Facilitate STEAM activities during the school year at Maker Mobile and partner STEAM events as needed.

Partnerships and Outreach

• Assist in managing contracts for STEAM Dreambox and DreamCamp programs.
• Support partnerships with after-school providers to promote STEAM Dreambox and other RAFT products and services.

Program Development and Marketing

• Collaborate with Marketing and IT teams to support advertising campaigns, online registration, communication, and budgeting for student programs.
• Contribute to data analysis efforts to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.
• Support STEAM programming content development with a particular focus on extracurricular and SEL activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises temporary STEAM Program staff under the guidance of the Director.

Qualifications & Skills: 

• Knowledge of K-12 education issues and opportunities.

• Familiarity with district and school operations.

• Experience supporting part-time and seasonal instructors.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Basic project management skills.

• Familiarity with NGSS and CCSS learning standards (preferred).

• Proficiency with technology, including GSuite, information systems, and virtual meeting platforms like Zoom.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in education or a related field.
• 3 or more years of experience in teaching or managing student programs.
• Experience in marketing student programs and services.
• Familiarity with managing MOUs, invoicing, and district contracting activities.