Director of Community Science - New England

BioBus, Inc. is pleased to announce a job opening for a Director of Community Science to lead our science team based in the Greater Boston Area. We are looking for an experienced leader with a deep connection to science education. Your leadership will guide our strategy to respond to the needs expressed by community stakeholders and deliver high-impact programs across New England. 

You will have responsibility for leading the BioBus New England science team, including managing 2 Community Scientists and overseeing BioBus’s expansion activities in New England. BioBus’s science teams consist of highly trained scientists who work collaboratively to develop unforgettable learning experiences. You will be a key organizational leader in developing program vision and strategy, as well as shaping organizational vision.  You will be reporting to a member of the Executive Team. 

Company information

BioBus helps K-12 and college students discover, explore, and pursue science. We focus on students excluded from the scientific community due to factors such as race, gender, economic status, and physical access. Through this work, we envision a world where all people have the opportunity to reach their full scientific potential. We’ve reached 350,000 students at more than 900 schools since 2008, primarily in NYC and Boston public and charter schools and as far away as California. BioBus students connect with scientists from diverse backgrounds, learn lab and research skills, practice science communication, and take steps to become the next generation of scientists and problem-solvers, making the world better for all of us. Our students access and become part of the scientific community through introductory science labs aboard our mobile labs at their schools; after-school, weekend, and summer programs; and year-long internships. Our recent expansion in New England is poised to provide a full pathway of programs for students in Boston public schools and beyond. 

BioBus encourages creativity and creates space for all staff to suggest new programs, new methods, and otherwise have a voice in shaping the direction of their team and the organization. We offer a casual work environment, flexible work schedules including one day a week working from home, competitive benefits, and a friendly and supportive culture.

• Knowledge of and high regard for the communities of Greater Boston

• 5 years of professional experience in education and/or science

• 2 years of experience in a team manager role

• Strong written and oral communication skills

• Track record of leading performance-and-outcomes based programs or projects, including setting and achieving strategic objectives

• Experience communicating well and developing relationships with a variety of stakeholders, including students, teachers, community organizers, program officers, and elected officials

• Experience preparing fundraising proposals and budgets

• Experience managing a 6-figure budget, including overseeing expenses and ensuring proper use of restricted funds

• Demonstrated commitment to serving communities historically excluded from STEM

• Advanced degree (Master’s or above) in science or education

• Experience with data-driven program evaluation 

• Experience with community organizing 

• Experience in hiring, recruiting, managing, developing, coaching, and retaining individuals and developing high-performance teams, empowering them to elevate their levels of responsibility and performance 

• Experience in marketing or public relations

• Demonstrated history of collaborative strategic planning 

• Connection to Boston neighborhoods of Roxbury or Dorchester

• Fluent in Spanish or Portuguese 

• Work with the New England Science Team to map out yearly program goals and implementation strategy

• Regularly evaluate programs run by team 

• Lead, hire, manage, coach, develop and retain team members

• Provide teaching support on days with large classes, extra sessions, or when community scientists are out 

• Develop new and grow existing program partnerships with schools, community organizations, and academic institutions across New England

• Lead communication between the New England Team and Org Leadership

Identify needs in the communities that we serve and think creatively about adapting programs to meet those needs

• Support organization in its endeavor to better serve diverse populations of students

• Create a welcoming environment that fosters strong team bonds 

•Prepare the team’s annual budget and secure revenue streams with support from the Executive and Development Teams

•Represent the organization to donors, politicians, and partners  

•Manage funding opportunities from cultivation through award and reporting

•Participate in senior leadership group to coordinate management strategies, develop organizational vision, and share resources across BioBus

$82,000 - $103,909 a year

The salary range for this position is $82,000 -$103,909. Compensation at BioBus is competitive, commensurate with experience, and is in alignment with internal equity. BioBus regularly conducts a thorough study of market-competitive salaries. Our goal is to ensure that pay is fair and competitive for all staff members, both considering the market and considering pay equity among staff in similar roles in the organization. In addition, BioBus offers a very generous health benefits package, as well as a Flexible Spending Accounts for medical, childcare and commuter expenses, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Benefits preview available here.  Additionally, BioBus offers generous time off with pay in order to support a sustainable high performance work culture. Full time non-union staff received unlimited PTO, in addition to time off for holidays, personal days and sick days. We also offer a paid sabbatical for full time staff after seven years of service.

BioBus seeks to fill this position with someone who shares our values, including our organizational commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or parenthood. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.