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2023 Open Scientista Team PositionsThe Scientista Foundation is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization that endeavors to empower and advance the careers of young women and underrepresented groups in STEM disciplines through online content, chapter communities, and conferences. One of our primary efforts is our annual Scientista Symposium which is a three-day conference that includes a career fair, poster session, pitch competition, workshops, career panels and numerous networking events. SciSymp19 welcomed over 700 people and was our biggest and best conference yet! As our annual Symposium grows in size and scope, we are also expanding our organizing team to meet the needs of our members and attendees.
You can learn more about each of these positions below. Apply today! SciSymp23 Symposium Director Application SciSymp23 Organizing Team Board of Directors Development Committee Member Social Media and Marketing Intern Science Communication Blogging Internship
7/13/2022
Part-Time Chief Operating OfficerSCIENTISTA MISSION The Scientista Foundation is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization that endeavors to empower and advance the careers of young women and underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines through online content, chapter communities, and conferences. One of our primary efforts is our annual Scientista Symposium which is a three-day conference that includes a career fair, poster session, pitch competition, workshops, career panels and numerous networking events. POSITION The Scientista Foundation has been growing steadily and is now seeking to dramatically accelerate growth. The Board of Directors (BOD) is looking for a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader with experience scaling an organization, leading an executive management team, and developing a performance culture among a group of diverse, talented individuals. The COO must be a leader who is able to help others at Scientista deliver measurable, cost-effective results that make the vision a reality. Importantly, the successful COO will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each member of the team brings to this mission. RESPONSIBILITIES Reporting to the BOD of Scientista, the COO will lead all internal operations and will have the following responsibilities:
KEY QUALIFICATIONS As a prerequisite, the successful candidate must believe in the core values of Scientista and be driven by the mission. The candidate should demonstrate a passion for breaking new ground to lead social change. Beyond that, we are seeking a candidate that has proven experience in scaling a multi-site organization and a demonstrated ability to both lead and build the capabilities of a driven, bright, diverse team. The successful candidate will most likely have had management experience with a for-profit or non-for-profit organization. As noted, this is an organization driven by the values of its people, so experience in managing a “values-driven” organization will be highly prized. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
EXPECTATIONS Service as the COO role is without remuneration. This is an outstanding opportunity for a highly motivated professional or student to assume a pivotal role in the evolution of a fast-growing, highly respected organization. We are seeking an individual of outstanding quality with a respected track record. Scientista offers a very attractive work flexibility, including setting one's own hours and working from home. There will be opportunity for upward mobility for the right candidate based upon a strong performance. If you have any questions about this position, please email contact@scientistafoundation.com. SCIENTISTA MISSION The Scientista Foundation is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization that endeavors to empower and advance the careers of young women and underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines through online content, chapter communities, and conferences. One of our primary efforts is our annual Scientista Symposium which is a three-day conference that includes a career fair, poster session, pitch competition, workshops, career panels and numerous networking events. ABOUT SciSymp The Scientista Symposium is an intercollegiate conference for pre-professional women in STEMM that brings together hundreds of women internationally for a weekend. The symposium includes guest talks and panels from women across STEMM industries and disciplines, interactive workshops, a research poster competition, a recruiting fair, and ample networking opportunities. The 2019 Scientista Symposium took place at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA and was attended by 700+ participants from universities across the country. Over $80,000 of scholarship prizes were awarded. http://scisymp19.weebly.com/. Previous conferences have been held at Microsoft in NYC and MIT. After a three year pause due to COVID, we are excited to be bringing back this special event! DATE AND LOCATION SciSymp23 will take place in the spring of 2023. The date and location are TBD. SYMPOSIUM DIRECTOR ROLE Want to be in charge of one of the hottest symposiums for collegiate women in STEMM? We are looking for a self-motivated, organized, detail-oriented person to join our team as the Symposium Director. The Symposium Director is responsible for managing a team of volunteers to oversee all logistics of the conference. RESPONSIBILITIES
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WHO SHOULD APPLY: Though by no means restrictive to this list, this position may be a great fit for an undergrad, PhD, or postdoc who is looking to give back to the women in STEMM community. This position is open to all applicants regardless of gender or major. We are particularly excited about and eager for those from underrepresented groups (racial/ethnic/LGBTQ+/First-Gen/disabled/etc.) in STEMM join our team. If you have any questions about this position, please email contact@scientistafoundation.com.
7/13/2022
SciSymp23 Organizing TeamSCIENTISTA MISSION The Scientista Foundation is a small, volunteer-run, non-profit organization that endeavors to empower and advance the careers of young women and underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering, math, and medicine (STEMM) disciplines through online content, chapter communities, and conferences. One of our primary efforts is our annual Scientista Symposium which is a three-day conference that includes a career fair, poster session, pitch competition, workshops, career panels and numerous networking events. ABOUT SciSymp The Scientista Symposium is an intercollegiate conference for pre-professional women in STEMM that brings together hundreds of women internationally for a weekend. The symposium includes guest talks and panels from women across STEMM industries and disciplines, interactive workshops, a research poster competition, a recruiting fair, and ample networking opportunities. The 2019 Scientista Symposium took place at Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA and was attended by 700+ participants from universities across the country. Over $80,000 of scholarship prizes were awarded. http://scisymp19.weebly.com/. Previous conferences have been held at Microsoft in NYC and MIT. After a three year pause due to COVID, we are excited to be bringing back this special event! DATE AND LOCATION SciSymp23 will take place in the spring of 2023. The date and location are TBD. WHAT YOU WILL GAIN This is a valuable addition to your CV and a transformative experience, both personally and professionally. Our organizing team members work remotely and primarily communicate via Slack and Google Drive. We meet on Zoom monthly for team meetings and develop strong bonds with one another. Scientista is a family and we have a ton of fun together each year at the Symposium. Skills developed by our organizers include:
EXPECTATIONS Organizing team members are expected to dedicate between 1-5 hours of work per week for 5-10 months concluding with the Symposium. In return, team members receive free accommodation during the Symposium, access to VIP Symposium events, as well as free passes to the event. WHO SHOULD APPLY This position is open to all applicants regardless of gender or major. We are particularly excited about and eager for those from underrepresented groups (racial/ethnic/LGBTQ+/First-Gen/disabled/etc.) in STEMM to join our team. START DATE Summer 2022 If you are interested in joining the organizing team for the 2023 Scientista Symposium, please fill out this form and someone from the Foundation will reach out to you soon to discuss a position. SCIENTISTA MISSION The Scientista Foundation nonprofit’s mission is to empower pre-professional women to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and medicine (STEMM) through online resources, communities and conferences. POSITION DESCRIPTION The Development Committee leads the Scientista Board of Directors' (BOD) participation in resource development and fundraising. The Committee works with the BOD to develop the organization’s fundraising plan to organize and spearhead fundraising initiatives both independently and in collaboration with the Scientista Executive Team. This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about Scientista’s mission and who has a track record of leadership. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members. DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES
BOD TERMS/PARTICIPATION Committee Members serve a one-year term to be eligible for re-appointment on an annual basis. Board meetings will be held quarterly and committee meetings will be held in coordination with full Board meetings as needed. QUALIFICATIONS
Service on Scientista’s Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties. If you have any questions about this position, please email contact@scientistafoundation.com. |
JOIN SCIENTISTAAbout ScientistaThe Scientista Foundation is a national organization that empowers pre-professional women in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) through content, communities, and conferences. Currently the largest network of campus women across STEM disciplines, Scientista serves to connect all communities of women in STEM, giving such important organizations more visibility and resources, and building a strong, cohesive network of women in science that can act as one voice.
Scientista was started by two Harvard undergraduates to address the needs of collegiate women in STEM. Since its founding, Scientista has successfully expanded to 10+ campuses, and has launched a successful intercollegiate Research Symposium, and has started partnerships with major organizations and media companies, including The Huffington Post and the Association of Women in Science. Scientista was named by Enable Education as a "Top 12 Amazing Organization for Women in STEM." Archives
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