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Now Hiring: Executive Director of The Scientista Foundation

8/22/2019

The Scientista Foundation is now hiring an executive director!
Deadline: Sunday, September 8 at 11:59 PM EST.

POSITION

Executive Director

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director (ED) will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for Scientista’s national staff, programs, expansion, fundraising and execution of its mission. She or he will initially develop deep knowledge of field, core programs, operations, and business plans.

LOGISTICS

This is a part-time, paid, remote position. For the right candidate, there is an opportunity to become a full-time role.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership & Management:

Ensure continued functioning of the organization by overseeing all daily operations and programs; ensure programmatic excellence, and rigorous program evaluation; recommend timelines and resources needed to achieve the strategic goals.
Actively engage and energize Scientista volunteers, board members, event committees, alumni, partnering organizations, and funders.
Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components, so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.

Fundraising & Communications:

Expand and oversee fundraising activities to support existing program operations.
Establish regular communications with the funders and serve as point of contact for funders.
Create budget and oversee proper use of finances.
Deepen and refine all aspects of communications—from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger brand.

Planning & New Business:

Design and oversee the national and international expansion.
Build and maintain existing partnerships with relevant organizations and companies.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ED will be thoroughly committed to Scientista's mission. All candidates should have proven leadership and relationship management experience, with a strong preference for fundraising experience.

Specific requirements include:

Bachelor’s degree with at least three years of work experience
Ability to work effectively in collaboration with diverse groups of people
Passion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directed
Unwavering commitment to quality programs and data-driven program evaluation
Action-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to business planning

Preferred experience and skills:

Track record of effectively leading and regionally and/or nationally scaling a performance- and outcomes-based organization and staff; ability to point to specific examples of having developed and operationalized strategies that have taken an organization to the next stage of growth
Excellence in organizational management with the ability to coach staff, manage, and develop high-performance teams, set and achieve strategic objectives, and manage a budget
Strong marketing, public relations, and fundraising experience with the ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills; a persuasive and passionate communicator with excellent interpersonal and multidisciplinary project skills

COMPENSATION

This is a paid position. Offering a competitive part-time salary based on experience level, with opportunity for increase based on performance.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS AND DEADLINE
(Applications currently OPEN)

We are looking to fill the position as soon as possible with the ability to begin within the next few months. The application process will involve a written application. Second round invitees will be requested to complete a brief assignment. Final round candidates will be requested to participate in remote video interviews with the Board of Directors.

Deadline: Sunday, September 8 at 11:59 PM EST.

To apply, please fill out the form below.

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All inquiries about the position or the application should be sent to contact@scientistafoundation.org.

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Open Position: Editor-in-Chief

5/4/2018

ABOUT SCIENTISTA

The Scientista Foundation is an exciting new start up that empowers pre-professional women in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) using media and online web platforms in innovative ways. (www.scientistafoundation.com). We are the first organization to provide a centralized network and resources specifically targeted to the needs of college and graduate women in STEM on a national level.

Our goals include:
1. Increasing the visibility of women in STEM
2. Creating the largest network for college and graduate women in STEM
3. Creating content and resources that empower women to pursue careers in STEM

Since our launch in November 2011, we have over 15 chapters and affiliates across 11+ campuses, and have created partnerships with national women in science organizations. Our Facebook page has over 5k fans and reach an average of 50,000 people weekly!

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Are you excited about STEM education and empowering women in science and engineering? We are looking for a driven and creative editor who wants to work on a dynamic and energetic online magazine. Our desired candidate possesses clear communication skills, strong writing and editing skills, an ability to recognize strong writing, and a passion for women in science issues.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As the Editor-in-Chief, you will be responsible for overseeing the creation, editing, and publishing of our online content. You are responsible for producing weekly content and ideas as needed, overseeing the bloggers and editorial team, and providing feedback (grammar and content) on all article submissions. Other responsibilities include helping to screen potential bloggers, and providing support to your staff. You must be a strong leader, but also diplomatic. The role will be highly independent, but you will work closely with the co-Editor-in-Chief.

We are looking for someone with a passion for and knowledge about editing, writing, and women in science and science student related issues. You will also be required to be readily responsive via email.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Our ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
- Excellent communication and editing skills.
- Strong writing voice that will appeal to millennials.
- Great familiarity with the travails of a STEM major.
- An avid reader of feminist articles.
- Previous editing experience is highly preferred.
- A nice personality! Someone who gets along well with others and will be a supportive leader. Previous leadership experience preferred.
- Responsible and able to stick to and enforce deadlines.

COMPENSATION & WHAT YOU GAIN:

The position is an unpaid, volunteer position, but we allow students to intern for course credit if available with your school. The position of Editor-in-Chief offers candidates a unique opportunity to join the national team of a high-energy non-profit start-up while gaining experience managing a large staff of writers from across the nation. You will have the opportunity to work directly with the co-founders of The Scientista Foundation to shape the direction and brand of the Scientista Foundation.

Previous editors, writers, and interns from The Scientista Foundation have gone on to work for The Huffington Post, Levo League, and attended prestigious universities including Stanford Law School and Harvard Law School.

COMMITMENT:

* This is a part-time, remote position (you can work from anywhere). Those based in the New York area will have the opportunity to meet on a regular basis with the executive team.

* Time commitment: ~5-10 hours/week

HOW TO APPLY:

Please send the following materials to contact@scientistafoundation.org:
1. Cover letter stating your interest in the position and the mission of Scientista and your previous experiences that make you a strong fit for the position of Editor-in-Chief.
2. Resume - please emphasize any related experiences including experience in editing, journalism, online media, etc.
3. Writing sample - Preferrably a news, blog or magazine article.
4. Three (3) article ideas for ScientistaFoundation.com

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