STEM NOLA – Operations Specialist Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

STEM NOLA

– Operations Specialist

STEM NOLA – 3.4

New Orleans, LA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $16.50 – $18.50 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Paid time off Employee assistance program Professional development assistance Flexible schedule Qualifications Mid-level Driver’s License Supervising experience Organizational skills Typing Demand planning Communication skills Time management Full Job Description Job Description – Operations Specialist The mission of

STEM NOLA

is to expose, inspire, and engage future innovators, creators, and makers through hands-on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education.

Overview:

The Operations Specialist, in partnership with the Operations Team, ensures successful planning, stocking, set up, and coordination of people, materials, and locations involved in delivering

STEM NOLA

programming. The person assuming this role is recognized as having experience and/or an interest in logistics, supply chain, and inventory operations. In addition, the specialist shall assist with leading

STEM NOLA

interns and college students, making for an effective mentoring and guiding role to ensure all logistical tasks are completed successfully. The Operations Specialist will support the staging, loading and unloading of materials, organizing and accounting for inventory, and event deliveries. The role requires good communication skills, collaborating effectively with team members, and paying attention to details. This position is supervised by both the Director of Operations (directly) and the Chief Operating Officer (ultimately).

Title:

Operations Specialist –

STEM NOLA Primary Functions/Responsibilities:

Program and Process Ensure processes and procedures for existing tasks and workflows are being followed. Ensures quality of the kit production process, including final contents inventory. Work with Operations Team to ensure all staff adheres to policies and procedures to create a safe work environment. May be tasked to fix or repair items; assemble kits and/or new builds; assist in the research of new materials, and/or adjust materials lists. Logistics and Events In partnership with the Director of Operations and Logistics Manager, ensures timely and efficient delivery of needed supplies to ensure

STEM NOLA

programs are implemented successfully. Ensures STEM kits are prepared and quality checked before delivery to each end client. Assists Operations Team with logistics and inventory management leading up to events and after events have concluded. Serves as a co-facilitator during

STEM SATURDAY, STEM

FEST, and designated in-school or out-of-school events – live in-person or virtually. Interaction with Staff Partners with

LEADERSHIP TEAM

members during events to ensure staff and volunteers execute programs successfully. In collaboration with

OPERATIONS

TEAM, ensures interns are coordinated to fulfill resource and kit orders as appropriate to fulfil future program needs. Provides direction to a team of more inexperienced interns and volunteers working in-house or remotely during

STEM NOLA

events May be asked to perform other tasks as needed by Operations Management or Executive Staff. Operations Specialist Tasks (not a complete list, but can be used as a guide to the role) Serves as a part of the Operations Team. Coordinates tasks and assignments for interns building

STEM Kits:

Tracks number of kits produced daily. Ensures a high quality and efficient process. Facilitate and assists with kit production tasks. Trains and helps interns to reach their activity goals. Performs walk throughs of event spaces when needed in advance of

STEM NOLA

programming. Helps prepare, pack, and load materials and event supplies for

STEM NOLA

events. Uses Operations Checklist(s) to ensure supply content for event delivery. Helps create and review policies and procedures. Helps implement policies and procedures, ensuring interns/staff are following. Assists in STEM Kit building, if necessary, to meet delivery timelines.

Assists in inventory management:

Ensures material supplies are in stock. Participates in the process of managing supplies. Ensures interns/staff follow procedures to ensure in-stock levels.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$16.50 – $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

In person