UCAR is excited to announce the job opening for the Science Education (SciEd) Outreach and Education Specialist I role.

As a member of the School and Public Programs (SPP) team in the UCAR Center for Science Education (SciEd), based at the NCAR Mesa Lab in Boulder, CO, the person in this position will: facilitate both in-person and virtual science education and outreach programs including Mesa Lab field trips and exhibit tours, virtual field trips and tours, and public events for preK-12 school groups, the general public, and special groups.

Program Location: Boulder, CO (Mesa Lab)

Job Type: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person opportunities

Position Type: Part-Time, Casual

Hiring Salary Range: $20.75/hour - $25.95/hour

*Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, skills relevant to the role, and internal equity.*

Key Responsibilities:

Plans and facilitates in-person and virtual education programming

• Delivers in-person public tours and PreK-12 school field trips.

• Delivers virtual educational programming for preK-12 and adult audiences, using a variety of platforms and technologies.

• Engages in ongoing efforts to stay current on STEM education practices, Earth system science research (particularly UCAR|NCAR science), and best practices in science communication.

• Participates in regular processes of self, peer, and programmatic evaluation with the SPP team to ensure best practices in classroom management and educational approaches.

Assists with planning and implementation of public outreach events

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline (STEM, education, communication, or interpretation field);

• 3 years of relevant experience with formal K-12 or informal education in STEM disciplines;

• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Application Deadline: The position will be posted until filled with priority given to applications submitted by Monday, November 21 (Anticipated Start Date: January 2023)

• Required application materials (preferably in PDF Format):

• • Resume

  • Cover Letter - Please address how you help learners become excited and engaged when teaching programs about science.

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