Job Opportunities

INVENTION EDUCATION ADMINISTRATOR K-14, Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT) (part-time, 50%), to facilitate collaborative efforts to support LMIT invention education offerings in particular geographic regions that span grades K-14.  These efforts--which include annual events that celebrate students’ work and accomplishments as inventors--will help people learn to invent, how to protect their intellectual property, and bring creations to intended beneficiaries.  Will also support the development and implementation of new online and hybrid invention education offerings for educators and students in the early years (emphasis on grades K-8) as part of a comprehensive strategy for expanded engagement with educators and students; engage with educators and administrators and cultivate relationships and ongoing collaborations through paid memberships or other revenue sources; collaborate on developing grants and funding proposals and on invention education-related events; attend conferences and make presentations; and actively participate in research, evaluation, and new program development efforts, including curricula, hands-on tools and materials, and professional learning opportunities for educators.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED:  bachelor’s degree in education, science, or engineering; at least three years’ professional experience in science, engineering, or teaching; excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, and writing skills; good judgment and discretion with confidential information; driver’s license; and Microsoft Office proficiency.  Must be able to communicate effectively with diverse constituencies; work independently and collaboratively; synthesize data and communicate it to diverse internal and external partners; and coach/mentor people of different ages and levels of experience.  PREFERRED:  master’s degree or teaching credential; experience with databases, online survey development, online collaboration tools (e.g. Google Docs, Adobe Connect), Macs, Drupel, and learning management systems (Canvas); and experience using devices such as Arduino, Micro:bit, or Raspberry Pi.  Job #22995-8

Some weekend work and occasional extended work hours will be required. 
Must be able to travel nationally.

Details:

• Employment Type: Part-time (Remote Only)
• Employment Category: Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No
• Schedule: Part-time (50%)

To apply click here. 

7/25/23

Job Description

EVENTS AND PROGRAM ASSISTANT, Lemelson-MIT Program (LMIT), to join a national leader in efforts to prepare the next generation of inventors and entrepreneurs. LMIT focuses on the expansion of opportunities for people to learn ways inventors find and solve problems that matter in order to improve lives.  Will assist with the planning and operation of events and provide administrative support for LMIT’s educational program staff.  Responsibilities include supporting high-profile events with planning, organization, invitations, registration, menu, name tags, presentation needs, list management, and following up with attendees; providing administrative support for Partners in Invention Education (PiE) and InvenTeam member schools, including assisting with outreach and communications, answering questions, directing financial inquiries, and tracking deadlines and goals; and providing administrative support for all programs, creating and tracking permissions and releases, conducting inventory supply management, creating activity kits for site visits and other gatherings, preparing mailings and shipping, and performing other duties as requested.  

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: high school diploma or its equivalent; three years’ program, administrative, office, or related experience; strong organizational, time-management, interpersonal, and written and oral communication skills; meticulous attention to detail; good judgment with confidential information; and strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint), Google Docs, Dropbox, Trello, and web searches.  Must be able to interact with diverse groups of individuals, remain flexible when prioritizing and performing multiple tasks simultaneously under the pressure of deadlines, and work independently and as part of a team.  PREFERRED:  associate’s degree; customer service experience; ability to lift/move boxes weighing up to 15 lbs.; and experience with web maintenance and Salesforce CRM, DocuSign, Canva, and Canvas.  Job #23176-5

Must be able to work nights and weekends during LMIT’s events.

Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check.

Details:

• Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
• Employment Category: Non-Exempt
• Visa Sponsorship Available: No

9/7/23

To Apply click here.

The Lemelson-MIT Program (lemelson.mit.edu) is a leader in K-12 invention education and offers resources for teachers and students to explore problem-solving in their communities.  Lemelson-MIT is currently developing a new curriculum for upper elementary-age students called Light Up Kicks that introduces students to invention education and electronic circuits through the building of a prototype shoe that lights-up.  The guide will celebrate the assets diverse students bring to invention by including examples of indigenous or cultural-specific textile designs and shoe-related inventors from various cultural backgrounds.  

We are seeking to hire five, one-time contractors from various ethnic/cultural backgrounds to incorporate case studies into the guide related to shoe design/textiles from different regions of the world. These individuals will be required to provide 10 hours of their time for a payment of $500 each. The ideal candidate would be proficient in English and able to communicate with Lemelson-MIT staff about their cultural identity/background and provide a historical and current perspective of relevant shoe design and related inventions from their culture. Some research may be required to compile historical context and images. Seeking representation from groups historically marginalized in society. Timeframe: between October 1, 2023 and January 1, 2024. Job is 100% remote.

For more information or to apply please contact Liza Goldstein at lizag@mit.edu.

Set yourself apart while gaining ethnographic research experience. Lemelson-MIT is hiring up to six MIT students to take part in an exciting ethnographic program where they will meet, interview, and record participants who are engaged in an invention education workshop. Accepted students will be paid $20 per hour and will be expected to work up to 40 hours per week across a six-week period from June 17-August 2, 2024. Application preference is given for those who apply prior to January 24, 2024 at 11:59 PM ET. Apply here!