"When we dream alone, it is only a dream; but when many dream together it is the beginning of a new reality.”

- Friedensreich Hundertwasser, Artist and Architect

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  • WHO WE ARE
  • WHAT WE DO
  • WHY WE DO IT
  • WHAT WE VALUE
  • WHAT WE OFFER
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We are a group of passionate, curious people who are dedicated to creating opportunities for kids across Oklahoma. 

We've come together to build meaningful relationships, foster innovation and creativity, and cultivate a culture of lifelong learning, problem-solving, personal ownership and accountability.
We work with youth-serving community organizations we call Partner Sites, to deliver hands-on STEM and Arts programs to groups of 3rd-8th grade students in after-school clubs and day-camp formats. 

We love trying new things and finding ways to meet kids where they are, particularly those from populations that are underrepresented in STEM. 
We're on a mission to make sure that every child across Oklahoma has access to meaningful STEM and Arts programs in their community.
We know most kids decide whether they are good at science and math before they leave middle school, some as early as second or third grade. We want to make sure that kids stay engaged in science and math so that they can pursue high-paying, technical careers that can help break the cycle of intergenerational poverty and fill Oklahoma's STEM workforce gap.
Our Values
Relationship. Relationship is the glue that holds everything together. Before taking any action, we ask ourselves "how will this affect our relationships with one another, our stakeholders, and our community?".

Ownership. Together we are responsible for the well-being of the organization--each taking responsibility for action(s) or inaction(s) and the resulting outcomes.

​Stewardship. Our community deserves the best return we can give them on the resources entrusted to us. We have the responsibility to be faithful stewards who administer resources in an ethical, transparent, and sustainable manner. 
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How these values play out in our work:
opportunity to make an impact
Work in a transformative nonprofit environment in the education field while learning and creating an impact. We’re constantly innovating and refining our strategy, and you’ll play a huge role in it. 
gain startup experience
​As an early member of the STEAM Engine team, you will work alongside the Founder/Executive Director, gaining first-hand experience of a startup nonprofit’s exciting growth. Gain invaluable learning experience in a fast-growing, disruptive, new organization with statewide impact. 
Always learning
Learning is our core competency. Benefit from an organization-wide professional learning & development budget with team-based training and coaching, as well as a yearly individual professional development allowance to expand your knowledge!
hybrid work environment
Because we work with Community Partners, staff are always coming and going. We recognize that having to report to a physical office everyday can add to your commute time and lower efficiency and effectiveness. We empower staff to work where it makes the most sense for themselves and the organization.
flexible scheduling
People come first. We recognize that nonprofits have nontraditional hours that can vary by season. ​Our core office hours are 9:00a-3:00p Monday-Friday. Our core program hours are 3:00-6:00p Monday-Friday, and 9:00-5:00 on Saturday. Within the limits of each role, staff have the opportunity to set their hours to meet their personal and professional obligations.
PAid time off
We don't need to know why you're out of the office. Paid Time Off is YOUR time to be used as needed. 
  • 120 hours of PTO per year for full-time staff accrued at 4 hours per pay period (16 hours are banked automatically at the beginning of each year). 
  • Part-time staff working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for PTO on a pro rata schedule.
  • Up to 5 days of PTO may be carried over to the following calendar year, but must be used by March 31st. 
Paid holidays
The STEAM Engine observes 13 paid holidays, and may designate additional holidays as the Board sees fit.
  1. New Year’s Day
  2. Presidents’ Day
  3. Good Friday
  4. Memorial Day
  5. Juneteenth
  6. Independence Day
  7. Labor Day
  8. Wednesday before Thanksgiving Day
  9. Thanksgiving Day
  10. Day after Thanksgiving
  11. Workday directly before or after Christmas 
  12. Christmas Day
  13. New Year’s Eve Day
health reimbursement accounts
The STEAM Engine provides Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA) for full-time employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week. 

Current Openings

We are actively building our team of community-focused STEAM Educators. As part of our Education Team, you will deliver high-quality STEM and Arts programs in after-school settings across the Oklahoma City metro.

Not sure if you fit 100% of our job postings? We’d still love to hear from you! We firmly believe that with the right passion and work ethic in place many skills are teachable.
(PT) community education coordinator ($462/wk) - americorps
The STEAM Engine is seeking a community-driven, self-motivated educator or education professional to help expand our program base in the greater Oklahoma City metro area. This position requires an individual with a dynamic personality, entrepreneurial drive, and passion for building critical-thinking and problem-solving skills through trauma-informed, experiential learning opportunities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math.

Under the direction of the Director of Program Operations, the Community Education Coordinator will collaborate with STEAM Engine staff, Board members, volunteers, as well as community and industry partners to help with community outreach and to build the capacity of our youth programs as we grow from serving 50 students per week to more than 300 students per week by the end of the 2022-2023 school year.

As part of their AmeriCorps service, the Community Education Coordinator will develop and implement program support systems to better serve our partners, students, and community-at-large as we connect our youth-centered work to our larger efforts to connect K-12 STEAM education directly to Workforce Development.

AmeriCorps members serve an average of 25-30 hours per week starting no later than December 12, 2022 through August 31, 2023 and must commit to a service term of 900+ hours.
Member Duties & Responsibilities
AmeriCorps member(s) will build capacity for after-school and community STEAM programs through the following activities:
  • After-School Program Coordination and Evaluation
  • Curriculum Development and Professional Development
  • Community Education and Outreach
  • Volunteer Coordination

This service opportunity might be for you if you are:
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, and time management – you proactively own & execute designated tasks independently, with the flexibility and ability to switch between different tasks easily.
  • Reliable self-starter with a get-it-done approach – you hold yourself accountable and follow through on your commitments.
  • A problem-solver who is comfortable with ambiguous or broadly-defined objectives – you take on any project or challenge and provide creative solutions.
  • Self-directed, lifelong learner – you are eager to learn new things and welcome feedback for personal and professional growth.
  • Systems-oriented – you are comfortable creating and following processes to make the team even more efficient and effective.
  • Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with a wide variety of audiences including children, parents/caregivers and community members.​
(PT) STEAM INSTRUCTOR ($20/hr) - after-school program
The STEAM Engine, a fast-growing 501(c)3 nonprofit STEM and Arts education startup, is looking for a dynamic, results-oriented educator with classroom experience working with elementary and middle school students to join our growing team as a STEAM Instructor.

In this part-time role you would lead after-school STEAM Club programming at Community Partner Sites across the greater Oklahoma City metro, Monday-Friday generally between 2:30-6:00pm. This role reports to the Executive Director but will work closely with the Director of Program Operations as well. 
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This is the ideal position for an educator who wants to try new projects and teaching techniques outside of the traditional school day that they can take back to their classroom. Within the expectations of the STEAM Engine curriculum and methods, you’ll have the flexibility to try new approaches. 


To sum up, we are looking for a passionate educator who is ready to inspire kids to dream big while providing them with the tools, skills, and support necessary to reach their potential. If you are ready to join a hard-working, fast-growing team with kind hearts and a big vision for the next generation of Oklahoma youth, please apply.
This job might be for you if:
  • You are passionate about the STEAM Engine’s mission, vision, and our commitment to our team members, partners, donors, and community stakeholders
  • You have a student-centered educational philosophy with a strong desire to introduce students to Science, Technology, Education, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) through the hands-on, inquiry-based, student-led pedagogy of project-based learning in a transformative, informal learning setting
  • You are a champion for students—encouraging them to believe in themselves and their ideas until they achieve “Eureka” moments.
  • You are a reliable self-starter with a get-it-done approach – you hold yourself accountable and follow through on your commitments
  • You are a problem-solver who is comfortable with ambiguous or broadly-defined objectives – you take on any project or challenge and provide creative solutions.
  • You are a self-directed, lifelong learner – you are eager to learn new things and welcome feedback for personal and professional growth.
  • You are systems-oriented – you are comfortable creating and following processes to make the team even more efficient and effective.
(PT) Assistant INSTRUCTOR ($10/hr) - After School STEAM Club
The STEAM Engine, a fast-growing 501(c)3 nonprofit STEM and Arts education startup, is seeking a part-time Assistant Instructor to support a STEAM Instructor delivering STEAM club programming at Community Partner Sites across the greater Oklahoma City metro, Monday-Friday generally from 2:30-6:00pm. This role reports to the Executive Director but will work closely with the Education Team to deliver programs.  

This is the ideal position for an individual with a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and/or Math who want to introduce elementary and middle school students, particularly those from communities underrepresented in STEM careers, to those same concepts in an informal, hands-on learning environment.

​No formal teaching experience is required, although we do prefer that you’ve had experience working with youth in some capacity.

To sum up, we are looking for a passionate, curious individual who is ready to roll up their sleeves and learn alongside elementary and middle school students as they explore concepts and careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and/or Math.  If you are ready to join a hard-working, fast-growing team with kind hearts and a big vision for the next generation of Oklahoma youth, please apply.
This job might be for you if
  • You are passionate about the STEAM Engine’s mission, vision, and our commitment to our team members, partners, donors, and community stakeholders
  • You have a student-centered educational philosophy with a strong desire to introduce students to Science, Technology, Education, Art and Mathematics (STEAM) through the hands-on, inquiry-based pedagogy of project-based learning in an informal learning setting.
  • You are a champion for students—encouraging them to believe in themselves and their ideas until they achieve “Eureka” moments.
  • You enjoy working with a variety of people— you inspire experienced and inexperienced staff and students and tailor your approach to explain just about anything to anyone.
  • You are a reliable self-starter with a get-it-done approach – you hold yourself accountable and follow through on your commitments
  • You are a problem-solver who is comfortable with ambiguous or broadly-defined objectives – you take on any project or challenge and provide creative solutions.
  • You are a self-directed, lifelong learner – you are eager to learn new things and welcome feedback for personal and professional growth.
  • You are systems-oriented – you are comfortable creating and following processes to make the team even more efficient and effective.
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THE STEAM ENGINE

VISION:
A world where communities are prepared to meet 21st century problems with 21st century skills.
MISSION:
Launch the next generation of critical-thinkers, creative problem-solvers, makers, doers, innovators and entrepreneurs—equipping them with 21st century skills using tools from the Maker Movement and the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM).

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