Coordinator, STEM Enrichment and Access (Los Angeles - Hybrid)

About this role

About BEAM

Bridge to Enter Advanced Mathematics (BEAM) creates pathways for students from low-income, low-access backgrounds to become scientists, mathematicians, engineers, and computer scientists.

We provide BEAM students the same access to high-quality preparation in STEM as their more affluent peers, and we invest deeply in our students' success, with programming from middle school through college graduation focused on joyous, exciting, and rigorous mathematics, building vibrant communities, and supporting students in key life transitions such as college admissions and financial aid.

BEAM has grown from a small summer program serving 17 students in the summer of 2011 to a year-round, national program, serving 450+ students at six summer program sites and 600+ students in year-round programming in New York City and Los Angeles this school year. In addition, our BEAM National pilot program now reaches around 1000 elementary-aged students in seven different states, working to create a new nationwide pathway modeled on our local work. We've seen our students' successes first-hand, and it's backed by data: a quasi-experimental study found that students who attended our 7th grade summer program were 1.3X as likely to declare a STEM major as a matched comparison group.

DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION

The Coordinator, STEM Enrichment and Access plays a hands-on role in supporting BEAM’s mission to help students navigate pivotal academic and enrichment milestones. Working closely with the Manager, the Coordinator ensures smooth execution of day-to-day program operations, manages outreach and follow-up with students and families, and maintains accurate program data.

Retaining students who have completed BEAM’s summer programs while also recruiting new high school students in 9th grade will be a critical part of the team’s work. In your family and student recruitment efforts you are expected to inspire students to engage in BEAM’s STEM enrichment programs, explore BEAM’s STEM career access experiences and maintain high engagement levels in a supportive community.

This role is ideal for someone detail-oriented and organized, who enjoys building systems, ensuring follow-through, and engaging directly with students and families. The Coordinator helps deliver high-quality math enrichment and STEM exploration programs that prepare students for rigorous academic and career opportunities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

LA Team Responsibilities (10%)

• Participate in and contribute to bi-weekly/weekly LA team meetings led by the local Director to coordinate and assign support tasks across summer and year-round programs

• Regularly meet with LA STEM Enrichment and Access team to coordinate projects and support one another on key tasks

• Communicate LA team wide updates on the progress of your team’s work and key wins and milestones

Central Program Curriculum and Design Collaboration (25%)

• Support the design and/or review of 8th Grade + H.S. STEM enrichment curriculum and STEM career exploration courses offered to BEAM students

• Support the development of 8th Grade + H.S program management guides, policies and training resources

• Help implement central guidelines and tools for monitoring program quality and evaluating program outcomes

Local Program Management (50%)

Student and Family Engagement

• Support BEAM’s relationships with a portfolio of eligible partner schools to achieve our student enrollment targets.

• Support the coordination of in-school and after-school events, workshops, and initiatives designed to directly recruit and retain students and engage families in our enrichment programs.

• Support the coordination of the student admissions process with the goal of enrolling low-income, underserved students with a high potential of thriving…