Science Program Manager‬

Job Title:‬‭ Science Program Manager‬

‭ Department:‬‭ Science‬

‭ Supervisor‬‭ : Founding Director of Sciences‬

‭ Part Time or Full Time:‬‭ Negotiable‬

‭ Average Hours Worked Per Week:‬‭ 25-40‬

‭ Anticipated Start Date:‬‭ January 2026‬

‭ About Pioneer Works‬

‭ Pioneer Works‬‭ is a non-profit cultural center in Red‬‭ Hook, New York City that serves as‬

‭ a community space for experimentation, education, and production across disciplines.‬

‭ Through a broad range of educational programs, performances, residencies, and‬

‭ exhibitions, Pioneer Works fosters community and cultural accessibility through the‬

‭ arts and sciences to create an open and inspired world.‬

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‭ Position Description‬

‭ The‬‭ Science Program Manager‬‭ will report to and‬‭ work‬‭ closely with the Founding‬

‭ Director of Sciences–astrophysicist and author‬‭ Janna‬‭ Levin‬‭ , who is also the‬

‭ co-editor-in-chief‬‭ of‬‭ Pioneer Works‬‭ Broadcast‬‭ ,‬‭ our‬‭ digital and annual print magazine.‬

‭ The Science Program Manager will shape the creative vision for new science‬

‭ programming and media initiatives, overseeing the development of compelling content‬

‭ for both live event and‬‭ Broadcast‬‭ editorial platforms.‬‭ This position will also play a key‬

‭ role in supporting fundraising efforts and ensuring the responsible management of‬

‭ restricted science program funding. The Science Program Manager will work‬

‭ collaboratively alongside the Science Producer to successfully develop and execute‬

‭ programs, under the direction of the Founding Director of Sciences.‬

‭ Pioneer Works operates on a hybrid in-office model, with a minimum requirement of 3‬

‭ days per week on site at our location in Red Hook, Brooklyn.‬

RESPONSIBILITIES

‭Live Program Strategy & Development‬

• Conceptualizes the live programming season in tandem with the Founding‬ ‭Director of Sciences‬ ‭
• ‭ Identifi‬‭es & books speakers in tandem with Science Producer and other‬‭ event‬ ‭ partners‬
• Collaborates with the host to structure live programs, including pre-event‬ ‭research, developing the event format‬
• Writes copy for program announcement, socials, press releases, newsletters,‬ ‭and VIP invitations‬
• Works with marketing & PR teams to develop strategies for marketing and‬ ‭communications related to Pioneer Works science programming‬
• Collaborates with the Science Producer on the successful execution of events‬‭, ensuring contracting, financial management, technical production, and‬ hospitality needs are met.‬

Editorial

• ‭Coordinates with the Broadcast team to commission original science-focused‬ ‭editorial content tied to live events‬
• Commissions writing on evergreen science topics aligned with Pioneer Works’s‬ ‭mission‬
• Collaborates with the Broadcast editorial team to ensure science content meets‬ organizational goals and restricted funding deliverables.‬
• Works with the Broadcast team to develop additional original science content,‬ ‭including social content, short-form videos, and other multimedia assets.‬

Fundraising

• Works with the development team to ensure continued support for science‬‭ programming, as well as explore and secure new funding opportunities.‬
• Participates in grant writing and reporting to effectively communicate the need‬ ‭ and impact of PW science programming to funders.‬

General

• Support the day-to-day operations of the Science department as needed‬ ‭ ‭

REQUIREMENTS

• Visionary programmer with‬‭ proven track record in conceptualizing‬‭ and executing‬ ‭ new programmatic series‬
• Deep understanding of the scientific landscape including academia, research‬ ‭ institutions, public intellectuals, and science writers‬
• Expansive network of scientists, publishers, professors, and authors across the‬ ‭sciences‬
• Strong writer with excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and external partners, and ability‬ ‭to work independently, handle multiple tasks or projects, and meet deadlines in‬ ‭a fast paced environment‬
• Scientist or experienced science communicator a plus‬
• Fundraising experience related to science programming a plus
• Public speaking experience helpful, but not essential‬
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in public program production or‬ ‭editorial/content roles, with a strong emphasis on science-focused work.‬ ‭Alternatively, we’re open to candidates who have equivalent years of experience‬ ‭ as an academic or practicing scientist.‬ ‭

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‭ POLICY‬

‭ Pioneer Works is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce, one that reflects the‬

‭ varied global community we serve.‬

‭ Pioneer Works is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the‬

‭ basis of an individual’s sex, age, race, color, creed, national origin, alienage, religion,‬

‭ marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation or affectional preference, gender identity‬

‭ and expression, disability, genetic trait or predisposition, carrier status, citizenship,‬

‭ veteran or military status and other personal characteristics protected by law. All‬

‭ applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally‬

‭ protected characteristics.‬

APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume to [email protected] with ‘Science Program Manager’ in the subject heading. Please do not call to inquire about your application. Should you match our needs, we will be in contact with you.