Museum of Science

Museum of Science

District Growth Manager

Boston, MA

Sponsorship not specified$15k-$30kDetected 12 days ago
Product StrategySalesBusiness DevelopmentPipeline ManagementBudgetingProcurementLeadershipCollaborationAdaptability

About the role

  • Museum of Science, Boston www.mos.org Innovation and creativity come from the unique perspectives of a diverse staff.
  • Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year - at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.
  • The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public.

Responsibilities

  • Experience recommending or selling supplemental instructional programs that complement existing curriculum and support district instructional goals.
  • Proactively identifies opportunities, takes ownership, and drives work forward without waiting for direction.
  • Thinks strategically and uses data, feedback, and insight to generate ideas and drive meaningful improvements.
  • Learns quickly, seeks feedback, and adjusts approach as needed to meet goals and support continuous growth.
  • Innovative: We are curious, take smart risks, share responsibility, and own outcomes.
  • Establish relationships with district science leaders, curriculum directors, and STEM coordinators, resulting in expanded national awareness, increased sales, and a growing network of district partners.
  • Travel throughout the United States to develop and maintain relationships with district leaders, attend conferences, and support business development activities.

Requirements

  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Ability to engage district leaders in strategic conversations, aligning program offerings with district instructional priorities, budgets, and real classroom implementation conditions.

Compensation

  • $80,000-$100,000 annually, with additional eligibility for a performance-based bonus upon achieving sales goals.
  • $80,000 - $100,000 USD
  • Generate $500K in new revenue in Year 1 and $1M in new revenue annually thereafter by developing a strong national sales pipeline and converting prospects from initial engagement to purchase.

Benefits

  • Build and execute a national new-business strategy that increases YES revenue by establishing new district, education network, and out-of-school-time (OST) partnerships.
  • Position YES supplemental engineering and STEM curriculum as a practical solution that helps districts advance STEM initiatives and implement engineering learning within existing instructional programs.
  • Use deep knowledge of district funding sources, grant structures, and budget cycles to align YES programs with viable funding pathways that enable districts to implement engineering education initiatives.
  • Represent YES at education conferences and professional gatherings, building relationships with district STEM leaders and education networks.

Company info

  • As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the world's largest science centers and New England's most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year - at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online.
  • The Museum's singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the world's most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
  • Why We Need You
  • The District Growth Manager will increase sales revenue and expand the national reach of Youth Engineering Solutions (YES) by developing new partnerships with school districts, education networks, and out-of-school-time organizations. YES programs are supplemental instructional resources designed to integrate into existing district curriculum rather than replace core instructional materials.
  • Generate $500K in new revenue in Year 1 and $1M in new revenue annually thereafter by developing a strong national sales pipeline and converting prospects from initial engagement to purchase.
  • Develop consultative proposals and implementation plans that align YES programs with district standards, grant structures, instructional priorities, and viable funding pathways, including federal funding sources such as Title I, Title II, and Title IV.
  • Navigate district procurement and purchasing processes, including RFP requirements and district approval timelines.
  • Share market insights and district feedback to inform YES product strategy and sales positioning.
  • Travel throughout the United States to develop and maintain relationships with district leaders, attend conferences, and support business development activities. Travel may include air, rail, and automobile transportation depending on location and business needs.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or loca

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