Regional Engagement Strategist - Eastern OR

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry; La Grande (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) seeks a Regional Engagement Strategist to act as an ambassador to Eastern Oregon communities, strengthening partnerships and delivering engaging, science-based programming.

The role requires developing regional STEAM programs, coordinating with partners, and ensuring DEI and inclusion across initiatives. Travel within Eastern Oregon is involved, with collaboration across OMSI teams to expand access to learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years creating, synthesizing, and delivering educational content to diverse audiences.
• Experience with classroom or program management and time management.
• Experience working with people from diverse backgrounds in education programs for students and families.

Responsibilities

• Develop, modify, and deliver OMSI STEAM programming for school audiences, families, and the general public.
• Collaborate with area partners to co-develop and deliver joint programming.
• Present OMSI statewide engagement programs with DEI, access, and inclusion in mind.
• Expand programming capacity with local partners to serve the community.
• Establish and maintain OMSI partnerships within assigned region.
• Serve as liaison between region and OMSI to coordinate opportunities and growth.
• Contribute to statewide engagement programming budgets and strategy.
• Support OMSI's Equity Action Framework and Learning Experiences Framework.

Skills

Education programming

Diversity and DEI

Public speaking

Partnership building

Communication

Project coordination

Self management

Event management

Vehicle operation

CPR/First Aid/AED

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is currently seeking a Regional Engagement Strategist who is an ambassador from OMSI to a specific community within Eastern Oregon. They will work on strengthening and building partnerships within the region, as well as creating and delivering engaging science-based programming. The position is designed to add to the science learning opportunities that a community has access to, resulting in the enrichment of available STEAM offerings.

What You Will Do:

Performing the following will involve driving to various locations within Eastern Oregon:

Regional Education:

• Develops and modifies OMSI STEAM programming that engages school audiences, families, and the general public while considering the culture of the region;
• Collaborates with area partners to co-develop and deliver joint programming;
• Delivers and presents OMSI Statewide Engagement programs in an engaging and enthusiastic manner that actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across their work.
• Works with local partners to help expand programming capacity that directly serves the local community.

Regional Partner Engagement:

• Establishes and maintains OMSI partnerships within assigned region;
• Serves as a liaison between assigned region and OMSI to strategize and coordinate opportunities to strengthen and expand partnerships; and create more opportunities for the assigned region.
• Collaborates with area partners to ensure regional community engagement.

OMSI Community Involvement:

• Contributes to the creation and refinement of the OMSI Statewide Engagement programming budget;
• Works closely with area partners and the Senior Director of Statewide and Community Engagement to create and maintain an engagement strategy for the region;
• Actively contributes to and advances OMSI's goals and objectives through ongoing engagement in education best practices, DEI, scientific knowledge, and safety/operational efficiency practices;
• Participates in staff education initiatives and/or museum projects in support of OMSI's Equity Action Framework (EAF) and the OMSI Learning Experiences Framework.

What We Are Looking For:

• Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree;
• Minimum of 2 years' experience with the following:
  • Examples of developing, synthesizing, and delivering educational content to diverse audiences, with an emphasis on educational programming for K-12th graders;
  • Examples of effective classroom management and time management capabilities;
  • Experience working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in an informal/formal education work environment, with an emphasis on working with students, families, and colleagues of color.
• Examples of responsible independent work and/or minimal supervision in the coordination of an organization's programming, including managing/coordinating events, programs, and/or learning experiences.
• Examples of centering equity and access, with an emphasis on active participation in conversations and strategy development that eliminate barriers;
• Examples of effective communication with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a work environment, as well as fostering strong and lasting community partnerships and relationships.
• Demonstrated and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on fostering strong community partner relationships and student and teacher belonging;
• Developed communication skills, with an emphasis on presentation and public speaking;
• Ability to work independently, with an emphasis on self‑guided time and task prioritization, as well as conducting their work with initiative and curiosity;
• Comfortable leading groups of students and adults both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions;
• Strong classroom and student management skills - specifically centered around positive behavior management
• Positive attitude and approaches that inspire collaboration and partnership opportunities between regional community partners and OMSI;
• Valid driver's license, including meeting OMSI's driving standards, which requires completing a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check;
• Must have a reliable vehicle to drive to locations within assigned region.
• Current Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications:
  • If not licensed, training can be provided at no cost for selected candidates as part of the onboarding process.