STEM Outreach and Events Coordinator – ONR Support

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Virginia.

📋 Description

• Act as a representative for Naval STEM initiatives at career fairs, conferences, student competitions, family STEM events, naval air shows, and various outreach activities.

• Engage with students, families, educators, and community organizations to discuss STEM education and internship opportunities provided by the Department of the Navy.

• Convey information regarding SEAP, NREIP, SMART, NDSEG, and other Naval STEM programs.

• Organize and manage event logistics, which includes registration, scheduling, staffing, shipping, venue selection, booth setup, equipment, and outreach materials.

• Assist with event preparations, booth organization, attendee engagement, material distribution, event breakdown, and subsequent post-event tasks.

• Collaborate with ONR personnel, naval laboratories, warfare centers, educational institutions, event planners, vendors, and other relevant parties.

• Order, track, ship, receive, inventory, and allocate program materials and supplies.

• Maintain event timelines, action-item lists, contact databases, inventories, and program documentation.

• Gather and report data on event participation, outcomes, lessons learned, and follow-up actions.

• Draft and revise outreach materials, event communications, presentations, social media content, and messaging.

• Assist in social media and digital communications that promote Naval STEM programs and events.

• Utilize Microsoft 365 applications for planning, reporting, tracking, and team collaboration.

• Travel to around 10–20 events each year, which may include occasional multi-day, evening, or weekend engagements.

⛳️ Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, marketing, event management, public relations, education, or a related field.

• Minimum of three years of relevant experience in outreach, community engagement, customer service, event coordination, or a similar field.

• Recent experience in planning or assisting with in-person events, including setup and on-site logistics.

• Willingness and capability to travel to approximately 10–20 events annually.

• Professional and confident interaction skills with students, families, educators, government officials, and community partners.

• Strong organizational abilities to manage multiple deadlines, shipments, stakeholders, and event needs.

• Capacity to work independently, make sound judgments, and resolve routine logistical or attendee concerns in dynamic, public-facing event settings.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint Online, Teams, and Excel.

• Current SECRET clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain the necessary clearance within the designated timeframe for the position.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Long-term and short-term disability insurance along with term life insurance.

• 401(K) plan with a safe harbor contribution.

• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays each year.

• Assistance with tuition and career development.

• Optional additional benefits.

• Opportunities to learn new skills, earn certifications, attend industry events, and engage in team activities.