Operations Coordinator, IS-0301-11

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation, as required.
• Complete a Probationary Period if applicable. 
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 

OVERVIEW

MAJOR DUTIES

• Team Supervision: Provide direct supervision, guidance, and daily support to the field-based Program Delivery and Engagement teams.
• Statewide Scheduling: Manage the master implementation calendar for multiple field engagement teams, ensuring efficient routing to school sites.
• Inventory Management: Maintain a comprehensive inventory of all program assets, including Celestron Nexstar 6SE telescopes and accessory kits.
• Shipping: Coordinate the packing and advanced shipping of telescope kits to school sites; perform regular quality control checks at the Arizona storage facility. Serve as the primary point of contact for storage facility management and shipping carriers.
• State-Wide Reporting: Aggregate delivery team data into high-level progress reports for the Executive Director, tracking state-wide participant demographics, equipment performance, and programming milestones.
• Fleet Coordination: Oversee the maintenance schedules and compliance records for the program's GSA vehicle fleet.
• Program & Operational Coordination Coordinates day‑to‑day operational activities across multiple functional areas to ensure mission continuity. Develops, implements, and monitors operational workflows, schedules, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders regarding operational requirements.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Proven ability to lead remote or mobile teams and manage personnel across a large geographic area.
• Experience and knowledge in inventory management and project coordination tools.
• Ability to understand astronomical equipment or sensitive scientific.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with people from various communities, such as teachers, administrators, and team members. 
• Experience and knowledge working with K-12 education systems.
• Skills and knowledge with communities of practice, professional learning networks, or educator support groups.
• Experience and knowledge in STEM, particularly astronomy/planetary science and/or telescope, educational programs.