Who We Are
Since opening in 1998, The Tech Interactive has been an integral part of the San Francisco Bay area and is proud to serve families and young people through hands-on activities, experimental labs, and design challenge experiences.
Here at The Tech our mission is to inspire the innovator in everyone! We are a team of diverse individuals committed to creating learning experiences that empower young folks to innovate with creativity, curiosity, and compassion. We believe that technology is leading and transforming lives all over the world and we want to help develop the next generation of problem-solvers.
If you join our team, we know you will have a fulfilling and rewarding role focused on giving back to our community, especially those that have been historically marginalized and underserved.
Position Overview
The Vice President of STEM Innovation and Partnerships will oversee our local, regional and global Tech Challenge (engineering design challenge) programs; education resources and educator training; and our emerging STEM career pathways work, including our STEMbassador program. This position is also responsible for identifying and executing on opportunities across these existing STEM education programs and products for sustainable growth into new markets (regional, state, national and/or global). This role will work in unison with the CEO in offering strategic, forward thinking and visionary ideas towards the ongoing stability, growth and future of The Tech. Opportunities in the future will also likely arise to consider expansion opportunities for other STEM education products and programs that The Tech offers. This exempt position reports to the President.
Responsibilities
Requirements and skills
Working Conditions and Schedule
Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA) at The Tech
Our success is dependent on building teams that include people from different backgrounds and experiences who challenge each other’s assumptions with fresh perspectives. To that end, we look for a diverse pool of applicants including but not limited to those from historically marginalized groups — women, people with disabilities, people of color, people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or nonconforming, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds.
The Tech will provide an equal opportunity in recruitment and employment to all individuals and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Any applicant with a disability may contact The Tech Interactive to arrange for accommodations. Please contact the Tech at careers@thetech.org or call (408) 795-6248.
The pay range for this role is:
170,000 - 230,000 USD per year (The Tech Interactive)
C Level Executive Leadership
Senior Level