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Space Science Outreach Coordinator

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Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Space Science Outreach Coordinator to join our team at Science Systems & Applications. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and delivering space science communication and interpretation courses for place-based interpreters and informal educators.

Key Responsibilities
  • Course Development: Design and develop space science communication and interpretation courses for place-based interpreters and informal educators.
  • Digital Engagement: Develop and deliver digital engagement strategies, including webinars, mailing list posts, and website posts, to help interpreters use NASA space science resources.
  • Community Building: Cultivate and nurture a community of practice among place-based interpreters and informal educators centered on space science interpretation.
  • Collaboration: Facilitate space science-related collaboration between NASA, including NASA's Science Activation engagement teams, and land management agencies such as NPS, the Bureau of Land Management, the US Fish and Wildlife Service, and state and local organizations.
Requirements
  • Education: Undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in interpretation or place-based informal education, or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Experience: Experience in collaborative efforts, contributing to a team to accomplish science communication/interpretation/education or training.
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of and experience with NPS and/or National Association for Interpretation professional interpretation methodology.
  • Skills: Strong skills in interpersonal, oral, and written communication, as well as ability to work independently and successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a NASA badge.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced Degree: Advanced degree in science, interpretation, informal adult education, or a related discipline.
  • Experience: Experience in inclusive engagement in public programming, conducting public programs and staff training related to space science, and working at a federal and/or state land management agency.
  • Certifications: Completion of one or more of the following: an Earth to Sky course, NAI Certified Interpretive Guide, NAI Certified Interpretive Trainer, Eppley Institutes Interpretation Courses, NPS Audience-Centered Experience training, NPS Fundamentals of Interpretation, NPS Night Sky Academy, NASA Solar System Ambassador training.
Physical Requirements

The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to touch, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee frequently is required to talk and hear and occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.