The Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC) is a professional membership organization with a vision of increased understanding of and engagement with science and technology among all people to enhance lives and livelihoods, strengthen communities, and sustain the planet.
Founded in 1973, ASTC champions and supports more than 500 science centers, technology museums, natural history museums, children’s museums, and other STEM-rich, place-based institutions, such as nature centers, aquariums, planetariums, zoos, and botanical gardens throughout North America and in nearly 50 countries—as well as nearly 200 other organizations that share an interest in science learning and engagement. ASTC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit educational organization.
ASTC works to advance our vision and support our members through the implementation of our strategic framework.
For all positions at ASTC, applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Controller and Director of Administration
Location: Remote within the United States, with occasional travel
Position Type: Full time, 40 hours per week, exempt
Salary: $135,000 – $165,000 annual base salary plus ASTC’s standard benefits package, including 403(b) matching up to 10% of salary, 85% employer-paid health insurance, paid vacation and health leave
As a part of ASTC’s leadership team, we are seeking a Controller and Director of Administration to lead day-to-day financial and administrative operations. Reporting to ASTC’s Chief Operating Officer and working under the financial direction of its part-time Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will support a nonprofit membership association with an annual budget of $6M–$8M that receives funding from a variety of sources including its members, philanthropic partners, corporate sponsors, and Federal agencies. Read the full job description and apply.
Chief Financial Officer (Fractional)
Location: Remote within the United States, with occasional travel
Position Type: Part time, approximately 16 hours per week (0.4 FTE)**. ASTC will consider engagement as a part-time employee or through a fractional CFO or financial consulting firm.
Salary: $80,000 – $90,000 annual salary for a part-time employee, plus the ASTC benefits for which part-time staff are eligible. Firms may propose an hourly or monthly rate.
As a part of ASTC’s Executive Team, the organization is seeking a part-time (fractional) Chief Financial Officer to create and lead a long-term financial roadmap aligned with the organization’s Strategy to 2030, and to provide strategic direction and experienced oversight of ASTC’s finance and administration function. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the CFO will direct the financial work of ASTC’s full-time Controller and Director of Administration, who manages the association’s day-to-day accounting, grants, compliance, and administrative operations. ASTC is a non-profit membership association with an annual budget of $6M–$8M that receives funding from a variety of sources including its members, philanthropic partners, corporate sponsors, and Federal agencies, and a small staff of 20–25 professionals based in Washington, D.C. and across the United States. Read the full job description and apply.