Entomology Outreach Lead: Live Arthropod Programs

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University is seeking an Outreach Program Specialist to coordinate entomology outreach from the Columbus campus. You will lead youth and community programs, recruit and train Insect Ambassadors, and collaborate with faculty and Extension personnel on workshops and webinars related to pollinator education and pest management.

This role emphasizes end-to-end logistics, on-site setup and teardown, and data gathering for annual reporting, with occasional nights and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience.
• 2 years of relevant outreach experience.
• Experience coordinating outreach activities with live arthropods preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver entomology outreach programs to diverse audiences.
• Manage Columbus-based outreach logistics, staff, volunteers, and scheduling.
• Operate and maintain the BUGmobile, ensuring safety compliance.
• Respond to public inquiries and provide diagnostic information with the clinic.

Skills

Communication skills

Public outreach

Project coordination

MS Office (Teams, Outlook)

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field

Job description

The Ohio State University is seeking an Outreach Program Specialist to coordinate entomology outreach from the Columbus campus. You will lead youth and community programs, recruit and train Insect Ambassadors, and collaborate with faculty and Extension personnel on workshops and webinars related to pollinator education and pest management.

This role emphasizes end-to-end logistics, on-site setup and teardown, and data gathering for annual reporting, with occasional nights and weekends required.