Program Manager

Black Girls Do STEM provides a transformative pathway program for 6th-12th grade girls in St. Louis. We currently support 150 girls across this grade range.

Program Name

Program Description

STEM Saturday Academy (SSA)

Middle School: The middle school program launches with STEM Saturdays, an eight-month, 40-hour core program covering all STEM areas with hands-on workshops. The program is geared towards STEM career pathways and includes on-site mentorship from working STEM professionals, evidence-based social-emotional activities for personal growth, and immersive career exploration and experiential learning field trips. The STEM Saturday Academy empowers through real world access and engagement with STEM industries in our community.

Empowerment, Preparation and Placement (EPP)

High School: The high school program, called Empowerment, Preparation, and Placement, offers support services to girls in 9th-12th grades and includes math and science tutoring, ACT preparation, HBCU Tours, externships, internships, post secondary planning, and summer research opportunities. These offerings are made possible through collaboration and service partnerships and are open to all girls as they matriculate to/through high school from our STEM Saturday Academy.

Virtual Collegiate Community (VCC)

Post Secondary: Beyond K-12, we host a Virtual Collegiate Community that leads into a post-secondary strategy to further support girls through university and/or training programs into the workforce through targeted resources, knowledge sharing and community building.

Mission: Black Girls Do STEM ignites curiosity and confidence in Science, Technology, Engineering,and Mathematics by providing Black girls in every community with intentional hands-on learning experiences and opportunities to innovate, develop leadership, and shape a future where they thrive as STEM changemakers.

Vision: Black Girls Do STEM envisions a new normal where Black women are represented equitably in STEM, leading, and innovating with joy, confidence, and the power to solve global problems.

Organizational Values:

Scholarship

At Black Girls Do STEM, we rigorously engage in learning by doing. We embody the mindset of being lifelong learners and solution creators. With hands-on learning at the center of our model, not only will we provide scholarships to youth through rigor, but also, we will also embody the same rigor, problem-solving, systems thinking mindset, and stick-to-it-ness we facilitate throughout programming.

Tenacity

At Black Girls Do STEM, we take risks to build skills; failing fast and forward, making sure we get the lesson from our learning. This is done through a culture of collaboration, self-awareness, and reflection. We cultivate this culture by learning new systems through research and putting them into practice through competency and trust.

Empowerment + Equity

At Black Girls Do STEM, we empower through exposure, as we learn by doing. We guarantee transparency in our processes, access to all, and deep listening to spur a culture of safe action, courage, and accountability. To have equity outcomes not just for our kids but for our entire organization. This requires us to correct in the spirit of love and growth and allow many opportunities for learning to happen.

Mentorship

At Black Girls Do STEM, we believe everyone and anyone can be the coach or coachee. We approach each other with the same curiosity that lives in our programming, working to lead and learn with and from each other.

Our Path Forward: Why Work for Black Girls Do STEM

In 2025, Black Girls Do STEM launched an ambitious new five-year strategic plan — a bold roadmap to expand our impact and empower the next generation of changemakers. With clear goals for the next three years, we’ve reignited our mission, vision, and values with renewed energy, purpose, and hope for what’s ahead.

Since our founding in 2019, we’ve grown from an idea into a movement — one that’s intentional about understanding our strengths, preparing for the future, and navigating the complex world around us with authenticity and courage. We commit to learn as we lead. This strategic plan marks a defining moment in our journey — a moment to align deeply with who we are and what we stand for.

At Black Girls Do STEM, we don’t just say our values — we live them. Every team member plays a vital role in shaping meaningful experiences for our youth and driving lasting change in our community.

If you’re passionate about equity, innovation, and creating opportunities for young Black girls to and thrive in STEM with joy and power, we invite you to join us. Bring your skills, your vision, and your drive — and help us build a future where every girl can see herself as a scientist, technologist, engineer, mathematician and leader.

Together, we’re not just implementing a plan — we’re building a legacy. Stay tuned for the official public release of our plan in January 2026.

About the Position:

The Program Manager leads the implementation and continuous improvement of the BGDSTEM program model and is ultimately responsible for driving inspirational experiences for program participants. This is done through a strong project management style to deliver transformative STEM curriculum and instruction. The person in the role should be excited to regularly move between delivering strong professional development and coaching experiences, and ensuring consistent delivery of the model from instructional framework design all the way through to evaluation, feedback and continuous review management. They will create an environment that motivates team members, volunteers, and program participants to bring the organization’s mission to life with girls building confidence/self-worth, STEM identity and core STEM skills. Successful candidates will bring a deep understanding of STEM content, expertise in instructional frameworks, to support coaching and content implementation, and experience creating and delivering exceptional professional learning opportunities for adult team members.

Responsibilities

Project Management (30%)

• Execute strategic program plans designed to advance Black Girls Do STEM’s organizational goals and objectives across all program areas.
• Conduct comprehensive evaluations and analyses of program implementation and outcomes, preparing clear reports and communications for both internal and external stakeholders, in coordination with the Program Director.
• Provide support for organizational development initiatives, including grant reporting, funder communications, and external representation on behalf of the organization, as assigned. Primary responsibility for supporting youth leadership within these initiatives.

People Development and Leadership (40%)

• Provide comprehensive training for all staff and volunteers on the program model and instructional frameworks, fostering understanding and ensuring effective implementation of organizational initiatives.
• Inspire and support program staff and volunteers through all stages of engagement, from onboarding to ongoing professional development, promoting high-quality facilitation of STEM content.
• Coach individual team members through observation, feedback, and targeted practice and guidance to strengthen instructional practices and professional growth.
• Evaluate staff performance and professional development outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement and supporting continuous learning and excellence.

Content and Curriculum (30%)

• Serve as the organization’s lead for STEM content, ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.
• Collaborate with curriculum advisors, subject-matter experts, and educational software providers to design, implement, and evaluate all instructional materials and program curricula.
• Ensure consistency and fidelity of program delivery across all team members and regional locations, maintaining high-quality and uniform implementation.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of Black Girls Do STEM and a deep understanding of the organization’s values and purpose.
• Strong personal and professional alignment with BGDSTEM’s core values, reflecting integrity, equity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Bachelor’s degree in education or related field required.
• At least 3 years of demonstrated success in curriculum design, learning and development,
• At least 2 years of demonstrated success in Instructional coaching of teachers or educators within traditional and/or non-traditional education settings
• At least 2 years of demonstrated success in the design and facilitation of adult learning focused in applied STEM
• Track record of implementing new programs and leading teams to achieve program goals

Working Conditions

• Hybrid: A mix of in-person and remote work; with remote work not available until 6 months after start.
• Saturday is a designated workday; however, flexible scheduling allows employees to take an alternate day off, such as Monday or Friday, in exchange for working on Saturday.
• Travel to multiple site locations for program delivery and professional development requires valid drivers license and qualifying insurance.
• Technology to support work including computers, headphones, and internet services is included as part of the role.
• Paid leave including a 5-day holiday closure, 10 additional federal holidays, 5 days of accrued paid time off, and 5 days of sick leave available at start
• Benefits include 100% employee-only paid health option by Black Girls Do STEM Opt-in for employee-paid (50% employee paid) dental and vision; opt-in employee-paid for dependents and spouse (100% employee paid).
• Monthly travel and mileage reimbursement for use of personal vehicle; adherence to internal safe driver policy is required
• One time cell phone stipend for use of personal cell phone
• Insperity marketplace employee benefits and perks

How to Apply and Learn More

The priority application deadline for this role is Monday, November 3, by 5pm CST. To apply please submit a resume and cover letter in one document titled LastName_ProgramManager (example: Jones_ProgramManager) to employment@bgdstem.com. Interested candidates are invited to review this Frequently Asked Questions document to learn more: Role FAQ sheet