BirdBrain Technologies · 4 weeks ago
STEM Partnerships & Programs Manager
Boston, MA, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $105K/yr
2+ years expBirdBrain Technologies is an innovative, employee-owned company focused on transforming education through hands-on learning experiences. The STEM Partnerships & Programs Manager will lead the development of strategic partnerships with various STEM organizations and programs, integrating company products into educational environments and enhancing student engagement with technology.
ComputerElectronicsRobotics
Responsibilities
Identifies, develops, and manages strategic partnerships with STEM competitions, robotics leagues, youth organizations, maker communities, and innovation programs
Develops partnership strategies that integrate company products into competitions, student programs, and experiential learning environments
Coordinates sponsorships, program participation, tournament support, and partner resource packages
Collaborates with engineering, product, and curriculum teams to inform the development of competition-ready kits, challenges, and instructional materials
Serves as the primary point of contact for partner organizations, including program directors, coaches, educators, volunteers, and student leaders
Represents company at competitions, conferences, events, and community gatherings and manages onsite activations as needed
Gathers feedback from partners and participants to inform product improvements, new opportunities, and long-term partnership strategies
Supports internal planning by sharing insights on emerging trends in STEM competitions, youth programs, and hands-on learning communities
Maintains accurate documentation of partnerships, agreements, outcomes, and program performance
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2–4+ years of experience in STEM education, youth programs, student engagement, community partnerships, or related fields
Experience working with or supporting student programs, competitions, camps, after-school initiatives, or nonprofit organizations
Demonstrated ability to build and maintain external partnerships
Equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience may be considered
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Education, STEM, Youth Development, or a related field
Experience launching or scaling partnerships with youth-serving organizations, nonprofits, or education networks
Familiarity with educational robotics, maker tools, coding platforms, or hands-on STEM materials
Experience supporting competitions, challenge-based learning, or experiential education programs
Experience coordinating sponsorships, outreach initiatives, or event-based programs
Benefits
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): 100% company-funded and grows with our success
Health, Dental, and Life Insurance
401(k) Plan: With company match up to 6%
Generous Paid Time Off: Over 20 days annually, plus 10 paid holidays
Wellness Programs: Gym reimbursement and healthy living incentives
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Tuition Assistance for Continued Education
Paid Leave: Maternity, paternity, and adoption
Charitable Giving Programs: Including paid volunteer time and donation matching
Company
BirdBrain Technologies
BBT creates and commercializes robots and robotics kits to inspire&educate students. Their products include Finch and Hummingbird.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$1.04MKey Investors
National Science Foundation
2018-08-15Grant· $0.82M
2016-12-08Grant· $0.23M
Leadership Team
Tom Lauwers
Founder and CEO
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