Games for Change is Seeking a Project Manager: National STEM Game Challenge

at Game For Change

Jobs available  |  January 5, 2010 at 1:09pm

Develop and coordinate contest guidelines, jury engagement, public visibility and promotion.
Organize outreach and develop needed incentives to attract a diverse group of game developers to apply their craft to STEM-based games.
Foster connections between developers and marketing/distribution partners to help ensure the games reach target audiences in both formal and informal settings.
Help define the “value add” of newly designed games for learning within school and community settings, with a particular emphasis on reaching historically underserved populations including girls and minority students.
Promote alliances that will help young people become producers—in addition to consumers—by providing long-term partnering and mentorship opportunities with industry and youth development professionals.
Take lead in responding to funders and media requests for information.
Manage budget and project reporting requirements.
Oversee web development, documentation of best practices and other multi-media production
Supervise project staff and volunteers.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of professional experience and relevant educational credentials. S/he will have managed or produced in the following areas:

Contests, competitions, or large scale media productions
Collaboration of diverse teams with participants from backgrounds from academic, non-profit, and media sectors.
Project management including fundraising, budget management, and timely delivery of expected outcomes/deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have the following qualities and skills:

Expertise in a relevant field of knowledge including science, math, digital media, learning, child and youth development
Ability to work with a variety of personalities and skill sets
Independent thinker and worker
Innovative and flexible problem-solver
Detail-oriented, multi-tasking wizardry
Ability to “manage up” with diverse leadership styles
Sense of humor

This position is funded for a minimum of one year through a dedicated grant. We anticipate receiving additional funding for this position beyond the initial term.

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Contact: Indicate the title of the position you’re applying for (“Project Manager”) in the SUBJECT line of an email to jobs@gamesforchange.org. Your cover letter should be BOTH included in the body of the email and attached along with your resume (in rich text, MS-Word or PDF format). In your letter, please let us know where you heard of the position, why you are suited to this role, and how the position relates to your career objectives and personal interests. Only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. This position is currently open and may be filled at anytime. .