About the Manufacture Your Path Program
In partnership with the Caterpillar Foundation, Learning Undefeated’s new Manufacture Your Path development pathway combines award-winning immersive learning and technology to engage thousands of students each year with manufacturing careers. This career connected learning program for grades 7-12 will highlight in-demand skills as students explore manufacturing-related topics.
Learning Undefeated will operate a new Breakout Box, a custom outfitted immersive learning space that offers engaging, hands-on manufacturing experiences for students and teachers across Texas. The Breakout Box offers classes onboard a mobile immersive learning platform at different 7-12 Texas schools every two weeks.
Onboard the Breakout Box, students will participate in the Breakout Box: Manufacturing Challenge, an immersive learning experience where they will apply computational and critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and manufacturing skills that integrate content knowledge aligned to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS). Manufacturing Classroom Activity Kits will be provided to schools in the classroom during the second half of the visit to expand on manufacturing topics and curriculum in conjunction with Manufacturing Night events. This program is offered at no cost to schools.
The activities will introduce manufacturing to students from grades 7-12 and allow students to engage with CTE related topics. Learning Undefeated provides the instruction and materials needed to complete the onboard and in classroom experiences. All activities allow for collaboration and exploration of the content.
Position Description
The Education Outreach Coordinator is a dynamic and enthusiastic ambassador for manufacturing education, inspiring 7-12 students to engage with manufacturing and STEM related content aboard a custom-designed mobile laboratory that visits various schools. The primary responsibilities include leading manufacturing activities and facilitating innovative STEM career experiences both inside our mobile labs and in school classrooms.
The ideal candidate will have an interest and/or experience in manufacturing, CTE related programs, science, technology, engineering, and/or math, with a strong passion for working with youth from socioeconomic backgrounds.
In addition to interacting with students and teachers, the coordinator will also assist in the development of manufacturing-focused programs and curriculum, coordinate school visits, help schools meet evaluation program requirements, and manage the equipment, supplies, and technology necessary for the program.
This is an incredible opportunity to be part of a team revolutionizing STEM education with a specific focus on manufacturing and underserved communities. The ideal team member will be energetic, creative, flexible, tech savvy, solutions-oriented, and adept at handling rapidly changing circumstances with grace. In return, we offer an unparalleled chance to be part of the next big innovation in STEM and manufacturing education, excellent benefits, and an entrepreneurial work environment that fosters individual success.
Responsibilities include:
- Serve as a positive, flexible, solutions-oriented member of a fast-paced team
- Facilitate age-appropriate manufacturing and STEM related activities and extended or enrichment opportunities to students, both onboard the labs and in the classroom
- Coordinate logistics, supplies, and scheduling for school visits and events, including daily schedules, ordering and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies, parking information, and general laboratory and facilities management
- Assist in the setup and breakdown of the mobile laboratory including onboard technology, equipment, and materials for the classroom
- Develop and present professional development for educators
- Staff up to three afterschool/weekend events per month, such as manufacturing nights, and public events, such as conferences, festivals, and sporting events
- Assist with routine maintenance of the mobile lab
- Communicate and collaborate with team members to report and resolve technical issues
- Assist with development of curriculum, activities and materials for 7-12 students and teachers in accordance with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
Position Requirements:
- S. or equivalent technical degree, or certification in manufacturing or CTE related field preferred; one year of professional or teaching experience preferred; experience in manufacturing or related field preferred.
- This position requires an individual with outstanding customer service and attitude who is friendly, outgoing and can work well as part of a team.
- The Coordinator must be able to work independently with initiative to manage own workload without much supervision. They must be flexible and adapt well in unpredictable situations.
- Travel with overnight stays statewide in Texas is required with potential for U.S. travel (90% travel). Travel expenses will be covered by Learning Undefeated.
- The Coordinator must have their own vehicle, both for travel to work locations and for transport of supplies and equipment. Mobile laboratories typically spend one to two weeks at each school location before moving to a new school. Mileage over 30 miles per day will be reimbursed at the standard government per diem rate.
- Must be available for up to three evening and weekend functions per month, with two weeks or more notice.
Position Highlights:
- Job type: Full time position
- Pay: $45,000 – $50,000 per year
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, year round
- Work location: In person
- Travel required
- Benefits: 401(k), 401(k) matching, dental, health, life and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement
- Additional compensation: Bonuses
The Fine Print:
Learning Undefeated offers competitive salary plus many benefits to its employees, including paid leave, health insurance, 401(k), and tuition reimbursement. This is a full-time, year-round position. The candidate will be selected for hire based on the following criteria: Experience, subject area of expertise, communication skills, professional references, background check, and availability.
Race and gender equity is at the center of our work and the ideal candidate will have a shared passion to help address inequitable access to education. Candidates are encouraged to highlight their experience working to advance social impact issues that intersect or directly impact the lives of children, such as education, public health, housing, early learning, disaster recovery, and neighborhood revitalization.
Learning Undefeated is committed to fostering an inclusive environment that supports and celebrates diversity. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills and honor our staffs’ individual experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our organization strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
Application Question(s):
How can this program improve community engagement and participation? How can this program help the communities it will serve? Why is the Manufacture Your Path program beneficial for students, teachers, and communities?
Please send cover letters and resumes to careers@learningundefeated.org.
