Business Director

Title – Business Director

Location

Columbus, GA

Job Type

Full Time Director

About Steam Inventors –

STEAM Inventors is an after-school STEAM Educational Service for students aged 5 to 18. We are trying to bridge the gap between the current classroom and technology progression. We offer two distinct programs in STEAM Educational space. One is a through a franchise ownership of Nutty Scientists that teaches the children science through drama-based shows and experience the joy of experiments in a safe laboratory. STEAM Inventors also operates in a physical facility offering an immersive learning environment for the students to play, learn, connect, and innovate with emerging technologies such as drones, AR/VR, robotics, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity to name a few. Two offerings together will boost the interest of the children and the community.

STEAM Inventors provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Position Description –

This position is ideal for an ambitious and dynamic individual who seeks to excel in a challenging role, experience the entrepreneurial journey, and contribute to the company's growth in the rapidly expanding STEM education market.

The Business Director has a leadership role within the company, for both Steam Inventors campus and Nutty Scientists operation, driving enrollment sales and managing the daily activities. The Director must demonstrate the ability to pitch company programs, sell, close, and attain the enrollment targets. In addition, this individual is accountable for establishing partnerships with parents, schools, governments, corporations and providing an exceptional student experience.

The Business Director is also responsible for managing in-house employees and teachers and creating a safe, caring, supportive and fun environment for employees, children and their guardians.

If you have experience working with children, love science, and enjoy entertaining and educating kids, you now have a chance to work in an exciting and fulfilling environment! Become a part of an innovative science education company. Have fun while making children laugh, play, go nutty and learn!

Operational Responsibilities:

· Creating and maintaining a safe environment for the students

· Defining the policies and procedures of the campus and making sure all employees are adhering to the policies and procedures of the company.

· Hiring and training competent staff, and all class instructors.

· Effective management of all company operational procedures, including expense control, inventory management and payroll processing.

· Maintaining a clean, organized, and sanitary campus daily.

· Proper scheduling of all classes and staff.

· Creating an exceptional experience for the students, parents, schools and any other customers.

Sales and Outreach Responsibilities:

· Meeting or exceeding student enrollment goals on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

· Meeting or exceeding Nutty Scientists Events goals on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis.

· Establishing partnerships with public/private schools, local businesses, and government.

· Coordinating and participation in off campus events.

· Establishing after-school programs with local schools.

Strategic:

· Reports directly to the CEO.

· All other employees will report back to this position.

· Work with the CEO on every aspect of the company to grow it

Qualifications:

· Bachelors degree, preferably in any STEM field.

· Strong selling skills and ability to close enrollment transactions.

· Outgoing personality and skilled at developing business relationships at all levels, including with students, parents, instructors, local schools, and businesses.

· Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

· Excellent project management, multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

· Excellent MS Office tool set skills.

· Detail oriented and ability to quickly learn new operational systems and procedures.

· Demonstrated ability to develop solutions to challenges.

· Strong work ethic and flexible work schedule.

· Experience in equivalent role is preferred.

· Equivalent experience will be preferred but not required.

Pay:

· Profit sharing bonus (up to 15% of base pay)

· Benefits: Paid time off

· Competitive pay for Columbus, GA and potential ownership with the growth of the company

Application Requirement -

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 2 References

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Commission pay

Application Question(s):

• Why do you think STEAM education is important?
• What are the most critical skills for 21st century job market?

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbus, GA 31909: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person