Pillar Search is honored to partner with Fab Foundation on the search for their new Program Manager.

The Fab Foundation is a US-based 501(c)3 non-profit organization that serves an international community. The organization procures and installs fab labs (digital design and fabrication laboratories) globally, trains fab lab personnel in the operation and management of fab labs, trains and supports teachers in K-12 schools to teach digital fabrication as catalyst for learning STEM skills and disciplines, manages a portfolio of distributed education programs under the Academany and Fab Academy brands,  manages the SCOPES-DF global K-12 research and educator practice program,  engages in consulting, in teaching and training for all age groups, educators and learners, organizes and hosts an annual convening of the global fab lab network, and engages in other business and programs that support and enhance the global fab lab network’s ability to make good educational, social and economic impact. (http://fabfoundation.org)

The Fab Foundation is hiring a Program Manager immediately. This is a full-time position, and a remote role that will require some travel as needed within the U.S. and occasionally abroad.

Position Summary:

Fab Foundation is seeking a Program Manager to manage and implement educational outreach projects with corporate and private funding partners.  The Program Manager will serve as a liaison between Fab Foundation, relevant project funders, as well as local organizations that host the related educational outreach activities. The Program Manager will primarily be responsible for US-based projects but may be called upon from time to time to manage international projects.  In this role they will develop key stakeholder relationships for the various partnerships formed for the relevant outreach projects and manage the overall day to day operation of the program(s). They will develop schedules, coordinate resources, and ensure that daily operations of the program align with the overall goals and objectives of the project. The Program Manager will work closely with project personnel, such as instructors, lab managers, teachers and others to implement outreach projects.

The Program Manager will also assist in identifying innovative outreach opportunities to engage local partnering communities as well as new partners in our work.  To amplify outreach efforts, the Program Manager will support in communications efforts such as social media to promote our educational outreach activities.

Assessment and data collection will be a continuing part of our work in order to understand and to report to funders our impact. To that end, in collaboration with other members of the Fab Foundation staff, the Program Manager will be responsible for monitoring program metrics, and tracking, synthesizing and reporting data related to the project, and work in partnership with Fab Foundation leadership on meeting program grant requirements.

The first outreach project to be undertaken by the Program Manager will be to implement two K-12 STEM outreach fab labs and related programming in partnering Historically Black Colleges and Universities in the US.

This is grant-funded full-time position at the Fab Foundation. Employment beyond 24 months is contingent upon program funding. The Program Manager will report to the President and the Vice President of Operations at the Fab Foundation.

Position Title:

Program Manager, The Fab Foundation

Position time commitment:

Full-time employment, 40 hours per week.

Position Hire Date:

Position open, hiring now!

Position Requirements

• 2-3 years of experience working in administration, and/or in teaching and instruction, especially to underserved communities. STEM education experience is highly preferred.
• College degree in education or management with relevant on-the-job experience.
• Supervisory experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a team-based environment; demonstrated flexibility, initiative, and collegiality.
• Must have strong general management, problem-solving, organizational, and decision-making skills, as well as some technical knowledge, strong attention to detail, and highly developed customer relations attitude and competencies.
• Experience with software and online collaborative tools such as: Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, Google Workspace, image and video editing software, etc.
• Facility with social media platforms such as: LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, etc.
• Experience with some web maintenance, programming and design tools a plus: i.e. WordPress, CSS, InDesign, html, xtml, etc.
• Proof of strong writing capability

Factors for Success:

• Patient, adept multi-tasker who likes to make things.
• Leads as a proactive team-player & displays a passion for helping people learn through discovery.
• Fab labs are multiple disciplinary learning environment. The ideal candidate will have an equally diverse background and be willing and able to embrace new concepts and technologies as needed.
• Some experience with fabrication equipment such as a 3D Printer, vinyl printer/cutter, laser etcher/cutter, CNC mill, etc. will be highly valued.

Position Compensation: 

The salary range is $85K – $98K. Benefits available.

FAB FOUNDATION COMMITMENT:

Fab Foundation is strongly committed to diversity and a workplace environment that respects, appreciates and values employee differences and similarities. Fab Foundation is an employment at-will organization and an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, Fab Foundation prohibits retaliation against an applicant or employee because he or she has engaged in protected activity under the statutes prohibiting discrimination in the workplace. M/F/V/DV

TO APPLY: 

Fab Foundation has partnered with Cindy Joyce of Pillar Search & HR Consulting on the search for their new Program Manager. Please submit your cover letter and resume to Cindy at cindy@pillarsearch.com.