Manager, Science Research Mentoring Program

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Education department is seeking a full-time Manager, Science Research Mentoring Program ( SRMP). Reporting to the Assistant Director of Science Research and Mentoring Experiences, this position works Monday through Friday and will include two to three shifts per week that last until 7pm.

The Youth Initiatives (YI) group, a division of the Museum's Education division, is dedicated to STEM workforce development and science enrichment for youth ages 10 to 24. In YI, we aspire to be a hub and model for youth science learning and engagement that promotes full participation in science by all young people.

SRMP is an application-based, out-of-school program that aims to increase access to science fields and careers for NYC high school students from populations historically and currently excluded from STEM fields by providing authentic research experiences and meaningful mentorship. SRMP has also served as a model for a city-wide scale-up leading to the NYC Science Research Mentoring Consortium, a network of 24 institutions collectively providing 500 research-based mentorships annually ( https://www.studentresearchnyc.org). SRMP is built on a foundation of core beliefs, including: 1) All young people can thrive in science. 2) Conducting high quality scientific research while in high school improves scholars' person growth and increases opportunities for success long-term. 3) Science is more effective and meaningful as a community. 4) Working with young scholars adds value to scientists' careers.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

The expected salary range for the Manager, Science Research Mentoring Program is $65,000/annual - $72,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.

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