Part-Time Program Operations Specialist

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We're Hiring: Part-Time Program Operations Specialist

Location: Hybrid – Maryland
Employment Type: Part-Time
Schedule: 8 hours per week (2 hours per day, 4 days per week)
Compensation: $22 per hour

Email: Please send your resume and cover letter at am@empowerbio.org

EmpowerBio is a biotechnology training and career transition consulting company dedicated to bridging the gap between education and industry. We collaborate with academic institutions, biotechnology companies, government organizations, and workforce development partners to deliver innovative training programs, professional development opportunities, and industry-focused initiatives.

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Program Operations Specialist to support our growing portfolio of biotechnology training programs, projects, partnerships, and business operations. The ideal candidate will help keep projects on track, ensure timely communication with partners, support biotechnology content development, and contribute to our outreach and social media activities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program & Project Operations

• Coordinate and track multiple ongoing programs and projects.
• Monitor deadlines, identify potential delays, and proactively follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Provide regular updates on project progress, priorities, and upcoming deadlines.
• Help streamline workflows and improve operational efficiency.
• Support program and business development activities.

2. Communication & Partner Engagement

• Monitor and respond to company emails professionally and in a timely manner. 
• Draft and coordinate emails, follow-ups, meeting invitations, and project-related communications.
• Maintain effective communication with clients, collaborators, instructors, and external partners.
• Track meeting action items and ensure timely follow-through.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating meetings, workshops, training programs, and events.
• Participate in occasional in-person meetings with partners and collaborators.

3. Biotechnology Content & Program Support

• Assist with developing, organizing, and updating training materials, program descriptions, and educational resources.
• Apply biotechnology knowledge to support program planning and content development.
• Coordinate content reviews and revisions with subject matter experts.

4. Social Media & Outreach

• Draft and prepare social media content, particularly LinkedIn/ Instagram posts, highlighting EmpowerBio's programs, events,      partnerships, and accomplishments.
• Assist with developing promotional content for      workshops, webinars, and training programs.
• Maintain content calendars and coordinate timely      publication of announcements and updates.

Work Schedule & Location

• 8 hours per week, across 4 days (2 hours per day).
• Primarily remote work, with occasional in-person meetings and events (in Howard County and Baltimore city, sometimes      extending to Frederick and Rockville.
• Flexibility to adjust scheduled working hours to accommodate meetings and events.
• Time spent attending required meetings will count toward paid working hours.
• Additional hours may be available based on project needs and prior approval.
• Business-related travel expenses will be reimbursed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biotechnology, Biology, Life Sciences, or a related field.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, track deadlines, and follow through on assigned responsibilities.
• Working knowledge of biotechnology concepts and terminology.
• Willingness and ability to attend occasional in-person meetings in Maryland.
• Previous experience supporting educational programs and biotechnology projects. 
• Experience using Canva or other digital content creation tools.
• Experience with social media management, particularly LinkedIn and Instagram

Compensation & Growth

• Starting compensation: $22 per hour.
• Work commitment: Approximately 8 hours per week.
• Performance review: After the first 90 days.
• Opportunities for additional hours, expanded responsibilities, and growth compensation based on performance and organizational needs.