Space Science Coordinator

7 hours ago


Lanham, Maryland, United States Science Systems & Applications Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Space Science 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

  • Design and develop space science communication and interpretation courses for place-based interpreters and informal educators.
  • Develop and deliver digital engagement content to help interpreters use NASA space science resources.
  • Cultivate and nurture a community of practice among place-based interpreters and informal educators centered on space science interpretation.
  • Facilitate space science-related collaboration between NASA and land management agencies.

Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree and a minimum of 2 years of experience in interpretation or place-based informal education.
  • Experience in collaborative efforts, contributing to a team to accomplish science communication/interpretation/education or training.
  • Knowledge of and experience with NPS and/or National Association for Interpretation professional interpretation methodology.
  • Experience in developing and leading interpretation or education products and programs about science.
  • Ability to work independently from project leadership.
  • Strong skills in interpersonal, oral, and written communication.
  • Knowledge of space science and space missions.
  • Ability to successfully pass a background investigation and obtain a NASA badge.
  • US citizenship.

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced degree in science, interpretation, informal adult education or a related discipline.
  • Experience in inclusive engagement in public programming.
  • Experience conducting public programs and staff training related to space science.
  • Strong contact network across land management agencies at federal, state, and/or local scales.
  • 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.
  • Experience in digital engagement for place-based interpretation and/or informal education.
  • Experience working at a federal and/or state land management agency.

EOE, including disability/vets

Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, 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. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.



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