POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
STARBASE
Minnesota
EXECUTIVE Director
About STARBASE Minnesota
STARBASE Minnesota inspires young people to embrace STEM learning and achieve success in science, technology, engineering, and math. STARBASE’s classrooms, located on the 133rd Airlift Wing in the Twin Cities and the 148th Fighter Wing in Duluth, provide state-of-the-art facilities and technology-rich environments for fifth graders from area schools to spend five days immersed in STEM. STARBASE Minnesota also offers a four-day summer programs at its facilities. In addition to the onsite programs, STARBASE Minnesota provides “Destination Mars” STEM kits -- curriculum, materials, and a website -- to fifth grade classrooms around Minnesota. Students who go through the STARBASE experience show significant increases in test scores, and their teachers, who participate in the program, report gaining new insights on how to help their students achieve at a higher level. All curriculum is aligned to national and state standards and all instructors are licensed teachers. STARBASE Minnesota is a nonprofit affiliated with the national STARBASE program that is significantly funded by the US Department of Defense. The organization partners with STEM corporations to connect students’ classroom learning to future careers in STEM. Since 1993, STARBASE Minnesota has served more than 88,000 young people at its two locations and an additional 35,000 students annually through curriculum used in 450 schools around the state. A Career Opportunity for a Collaborative, Results-Oriented Leader This position is perfect for the person who wants to:
The Executive Director’s Responsibilities The Executive Director reports to a Board of Directors and provides leadership and overall oversight to the approximately 10 employees who work at each site, in the Twin Cities and Duluth. Of them, three currently report directly to the Executive Director. The Executive Director has overall strategic and operational responsibility for STARBASE Minnesota’s execution of mission, impact and effectiveness, organizational culture, and financial health. Primary responsibilities include the following: Oversight of Programs
Operations, Administration, and Finances
External Affairs
Desired Education and Experience The Executive Director will have an unwavering commitment to STARBASE Minnesota’s mission of educating and inspiring Minnesota youth in science, technology, engineering, and math, benefiting thousands of Minnesota youth each year. The ideal candidate for the job will possess the following qualifications:
Note: The Executive Director works non-traditional hours. Some overnight travel is required. Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes The following qualities will help the Executive Director of STARBASE Minnesota to be a successful leader:
Compensation, Salary, and Benefits The salary range for this position is $120,000 to $140,000 plus a performance bonus. The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. There is a generous benefits package including paid time off, medical and dental benefits, and a 403b retirement plan with employer contribution. TO APPLY To apply, interested candidates should send BOTH a letter of introduction and a resume to the online application portal at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5923a57b2e394176b60941fc3a652179 Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 5, 2024. For more information about STARBASE Minnesota visit the website, www.starbasemn.org |