Terrestris Global Solutions

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Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a K-12 Outreach Program Lead to support the United States Merchant Marine Academy (USMMA) Department of Career Services. ** This is a remote opportunity with periodic travel required throughout the continental United States. ** I’ve never heard of Terrestris. What do you do? At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective. So, what will the K-12 Outreach Program Lead at Terrestris do? As the K-12 Outreach Program Lead you be responsible for designing, coordinating, and delivering nationwide outreach initiatives that promote maritime education pathways and strengthen the future maritime workforce pipeline. This role supports MARAD’s goals, which includes engaging K-12 students, schools, educators, and community organizations to increase awareness of maritime careers, the Student Incentive Program (SIP), and the Strategic Sealift Midshipmen Program (SSMP). The K-12 Outreach Lead ensures all outreach content, events, and partnerships align with federal program requirements, academy catchment areas, and MARAD workforce development priorities. What does a typical day look like for the K-12 Outreach Program Lead? You will: Outreach Program Design and Implementation: Develop a comprehensive K-12 outreach plan that supports MARAD goals of promoting maritime careers and increasing student participation in the Student Incentive Program (SIP), and the Strategic Sealift Midshipmen Program (SSMP). Coordinate with MARAD and Academies to identify target schools and maritime-focused education programs within academy catchment areas. Establish metrics to evaluate outreach success and pipeline growth. Event Planning and Execution: Organize and participate in outreach events at K-12 schools, maritime academies, STEM programs, educational institutions, career fairs, and maritime community events. Represent MARAD and the contractor at events, delivering presentations, distributing materials, and educating students and educators about maritime opportunities. Coordinate outreach events with approved partners and oversee pass-through activities. Development of Education and Promotional Materials: Lead the creation of outreach content including: videos, brochures (digital and print), displays and promotional materials, education multimedia presentations. Ensure all materials reflect accurate maritime career information and comply with federal messages. Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Management: Build and maintain relations with: K-12 school and educators, maritime-focused institutions and STEM programs, non-profit marine organizations, and community groups within Academy catchment areas. Coordinate optional pass-through activities delivered by third-party partner . Compliance and Data Management: Ensure outreach activities align with MARAD objectives and federal guidelines related to education, recruitment, and program promotion. Maintain accurate records of all outreach events, participation numbers, materials distributed, and outcomes for government review. What qualifications do you look for? You might be the project manager we’re looking for if you have: Authorization to work in the United States permanently without sponsorship. Maritime graduate or BS degree (Preferred). Five years of mariner recruitment experience. Five years of experience demonstrating industry, and program expertise in the U.S. maritime workforce. Strong understanding of the U.S. maritime workforce, including career pathways, credentialing, and industry sectors. Demonstrated ability to design and lead outreach or educational engagement initiatives. Experience working with educators, students, and youth-focused organizations. Experience with Coast Guard licensing and federal service-obligation requirements (Preferred). We are extra impressed by folks with: Experience developing K-12 curriculum, STEM outreach, or maritime-themed educational content. Experience in public speaking and delivering high-energy outreach presentations. Graphic design or multimedia production experience for promotional materials. Existing relationships with maritime programs, youth organizations, or regional education networks. Familiarity with programs such as, SeaPerch, Maritime pre-apprenticeships, Career and Technical Education (CTE) maritime pathways. Experience coordinating federal or grant-funded educational programs. What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer? We offer outstanding benefits including health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. DILBERT © 2018 Scott Adams. Used By permission of ANDREWS MCMEEL SYNDICATION. All rights reserved.