Educational Outreach Specialist

Lynker Corporation; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare

401(k) retirement plan with company matching

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Annual Employee Recognition Awards

Job summary

Lynker Corporation in Silver Spring, Maryland is looking for an Educational Outreach Specialist to support the NOAA Outreach Center. This role involves developing and disseminating educational materials, coordinating outreach efforts, and engaging with various stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in education or communications and 4-6 years of experience in educational outreach. Benefits include comprehensive healthcare, PTO, and a competitive compensation plan.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 to 6 years of work experience in educational outreach or related fields.
• Experience in developing educational materials and coordinating outreach programs.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Support NOAA Outreach Center's operations and product development.
• Plan and coordinate NOAA education’s participation in events.
• Conduct needs assessments and coordinate focus groups.
• Develop outreach products in various media formats.

Skills

Educational Outreach Coordination

Public Communication

Content Development

Event Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or related fields

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in education and coastal science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting‑edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved educational programs. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Educational Outreach Specialist to join our growing team. This position is contingent on contract award.

Responsibilities

Duties will include the following:

• Support the operations of the NOAA Outreach Center including maintaining collections of major education and outreach products from across the Agency; designing and developing new education and outreach products to fill gaps and respond to audience needs; disseminating such products to educators, students, and the public; responding to general public inquiries about NOAA and NOAA education; providing guidance and expert advice to NOAA staff engaged in public outreach activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and support NOAA education participation in education conferences, meetings, workshops, civic events, etc. Coordinate with internal and external partners as needed.
• Work closely with the Office of Education Communications team to ensure a coordinated approach for education outreach and communications efforts for NOAA’s Office of Education and the NOAA education community.
• Support the NOAA Education web portal and maintain thematic collections of education content from education efforts across the Agency.
• Conduct needs assessments and coordinate focus groups with members of target audiences to understand their needs and to get their input on new or existing education and outreach products.
• Develop concepts and designs for exhibits and coordinate fabrication and installation of such exhibits.
• Support the design and development of outreach products in other media, such as video, audio, podcasts, etc. to promote NOAA education to target audiences.
• Support intra‑agency and inter‑agency education efforts under the NOAA Education Council, NOAA Research Council, Interagency Working Group on Ocean Education, and other internal or external committees of groups. Respond to email, telephone, postal mail, and in‑person education and outreach inquiries from NOAA staff, educators, students, researchers, and members of the public.
• Support outreach initiatives from across the agency (e.g., NOAA Ambassadors).

Qualifications

The Educational Outreach Specialist selected should have the following:

• Assists with the operations of NOAA’s Outreach Center including answering constituent inquiries, responding to internal and external requests for NOAA educational outreach materials, supporting educational outreach events across the Agency, representing NOAA in education meetings and conferences, supporting NOAA‑wide events like NOAA Kids Day, etc.
• Assists with the development and coordination of products and services designed to promote education programs and efforts of NOAA’s Office of Education and the NOAA education community. Coordinates with educational outreach professionals across NOAA to ensure consistency of approach and share best practices and lessons learned.
• Designs and develops educational outreach materials and publications. Assists with the planning and development of educational exhibits for NOAA booths in educational conferences.

• Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree in education, communications, or related fields. Master’s degree preferred. Minimum of 4 to 6 years of work experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company‑matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we’re all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self‑directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.