Community Engagement Specialist
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Job Summary
Under general supervision of the Director of Community Engagement, the Community Engagement Specialist (CES) is responsible for the implementation of science education programming for the NMMF’s Community Engagement Program. The CES serves as the primary contact for offsite school and community group programs, and is responsible for contributing to and presenting both in person and online learning materials for offsite school and community group programs. This position is part time, up to 8 hours per week.
Duties and Responsibilities
Present (in-person or virtually) learning materials related to current community engagement initiatives
Travel to schools and other partner facilities to lead education workshops and events
Maintain communications with schools, community groups, and partners.
Attend weekly team meetings virtually or in-person
Maintain full knowledge of day-to-day coordination of program logistics, objectives and lesson plans for each workshop
Maintain and organize educational program materials and supplies at our San Diego site
Train and coordinate volunteers
Recommend curriculum revisions and apply approved changes
Assist with strategic development of the Community Engagement Program
Skills and Competencies
Developing program descriptions and lesson plans, including the creation, procurement, and organization of materials appropriate to assessment of audience/community needs
Investigating current research and literature
Working with NMMF scientists and incorporating their expertise into community engagement programming
Implementing programs using appropriate materials, teaching strategies and curriculum, recommending revisions as needed
Demonstrated ability to provide feedback and use mentoring techniques
Strong verbal, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Presentation skills to diverse audiences in a variety of environments and settings
Social media skills, including the ability to independently compose well-written social media posts, stories, live videos, and post on NMMF social media platforms
Proven ability to work independently and use appropriate resources to accomplish assigned tasks and duties
Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel and Google Suite
Working knowledge of emerging educational technologies preferred
Experience with and working knowledge of the use of Next Generation Science Standards to develop student-centered pre-K to 12 science curriculum for informal science education preferred
Experience in developing and implementing teacher professional development workshops using best practices in teaching pedagogy preferred
Experience with and working knowledge of interpreting and communicating complex scientific research for pre-K to 12 and public audiences using research-based pedagogical strategies preferred
Qualifications
BA or BS in Marine Science, Environmental Science, or related Natural Sciences or education with science specialization; OR combination of related educational background and teaching in the subject matter; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience
Two (2+) or more years experience teaching in an informal science education institution, with a strong emphasis in science interpretation and integration. Proven ability to maintain classroom attention.
Must be able to lift boxes of supplies up to 20 lbs.
Must be able to work a flexible schedule, weekends and evenings included, dependent upon community engagement workshop schedule.
Must pass a LiveScan screening