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 Project Management Associate, Learning Products supports the development and implementation of STEM learning products and services that meet the needs of learners from low-income and historically marginalized communities. This role works under the direction of the Senior Director of Learning Products to coordinate projects, track progress, and ensure high-quality delivery of initiatives across the learning product portfolio. The position collaborates closely with product owners, contractors, and cross-functional partners in R&D and partnership success, as well as events and other organizational partners, to keep projects aligned with goals and timelines. This non-exempt role reports to the Senior Director of Learning Products.

Responsibilities

Project Coordination

• Support the planning, execution, and tracking of projects within the learning product portfolio, occasionally taking lead on selected projects. 
• Develop and maintain project schedules, task lists, and progress trackers.
• Help identify project risks and work with team leads to develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide logistical leadership for meetings, workshops, and product launches and liaising with educators and participants.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Liaison for colleagues across R&D, marketing/engagement, events and partnership success to align deliverables.
• Coordinate communication between teams to ensure timely updates and information sharing.
• Assist in gathering and organizing feedback from educators, learners, and partners to inform product improvements.

Operational Support

• Monitor and advise on project budgets, contracts, and resource use under the guidance of the Senior Director.
• Support the development and documentation of processes, workflows, and best practices.
• Manage inventory of program supplies. 
• Maintain dashboards, prepare reports, presentations, and data summaries to support decision-making.

Continuous Improvement

• Track metrics and key performance indicators for projects.
• In collaboration with implementation team members, collect, analyze, and report data to evaluate product effectiveness.
• Contribute ideas for improving efficiency and quality in product development and delivery.

Requirements and Skills

• 2–4 years of experience in project coordination, program support, or a related role (experience in education, learning products, or nonprofit settings a plus).
• Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (Agile, Kanban, or similar).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with diverse teams and partners.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and project management software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Business, Project Management, or related field; equivalent experience considered. 
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and to supporting learners from underrepresented communities in STEM.

Working Conditions and Schedule

• Schedule includes occasional weekend and evening work as programmatic and organizational needs require.
• This is an on-site role with the possibility of flexibility for working some days at an alternative work location. Flexibility will vary depending on the needs of the job.
• Limited travel (domestic) may be required, up to 5%.

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 - 6188.