Remote-Eligible Astronomy Education Specialist

National Radio Astronomy Observatory; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent paid time off

Medical, dental and vision plans start

Retirement benefit (10% of base pay)

Job summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks an Education Specialist to lead formal and informal education programs in New Mexico. Based in Socorro, you will collaborate with the EPO team, design and deliver astronomy-related STEM programming for K-12 audiences, and support outreach initiatives across NRAO locations.

You will work with teachers, students, and the public, developing engaging activities, evaluating impact, and traveling to events as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in astronomy, physical science, education, or a related field is required. Enthusiasm for astronomy education is required.
• One year of classroom teaching experience (middle or high school) in physics, astronomy, or related subjects.
• Experiences facilitating research experiences in the classroom (posing a research question, collection of data, data analysis and reporting on results) with actual data sets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing formal education, informal education, and professional development programs related to astronomy, radio astronomy and the NRAO for K-12 teachers and students
• Identifying K-12 STEM/STEAM stakeholders and organizations at the city- (Socorro) and state- (New Mexico) levels and working to establish ongoing relationships, understanding their needs, and proposing how NRAO EPO/STEAM Ed can be of support
• Planning and coordinating EPO Events such as Open Houses, Science Fairs, and exhibition booths with hands-on activities at local and state STEM events
• Working with EPO Public Information Group and actively contributing to planning, program development, and reporting
• Compiling evaluation metrics and feedback to measure impact
• Delivering programs and presentations for students, educators, and the public
• Answering queries from students

Skills

Collaborative teamwork

Self-starter

Autonomy

Travel willingness

MS Office

SharePoint

Trello

Slack

Google Drive

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in astronomy/physical science/education

Tools

Trello

Slack

Google Drive

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) seeks an Education Specialist to lead formal and informal education programs in New Mexico. Based in Socorro, you will collaborate with the EPO team, design and deliver astronomy-related STEM programming for K-12 audiences, and support outreach initiatives across NRAO locations.

You will work with teachers, students, and the public, developing engaging activities, evaluating impact, and traveling to events as needed.