Education and Outreach Programs Coordinator

Job Duties/Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and implementation educational programs and projects for a range of audiences including K-12 students, educators, university partners, and the general public.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute public engagement events, and track and report on event participation, reach and outcomes.
• Cook up logistics, materials, and staffing for outreach activities in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for partner organizations and manage ongoing relationships for education and outreach programming.
• Maintain partnerships with schools, universities, museums, science centers, community organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Support the development, submission, and reporting of NSF Broader Impacts grant proposals and awards.
• Support tracking and documentation of program impact and outcomes for reporting purposes.
• Manage grant deliverables, timelines, and budgets in coordination with the EPO Manager

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in science education, informal education, public outreach, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating events, programs, or initiatives with multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex scientific concepts for general audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively with internal teams, external partners, and community stakeholders spanning the Giant Magellan’s international consortium.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Background or demonstrated interest in astronomy, astrophysics, or related physical sciences, or science education.
• Experience with NSF grant processes, Broader Impacts requirements, grant writing, management, or reporting.
• Familiarity with evaluation methodologies for education and outreach programs.
• Experience working in a research institution, science museum, observatory, or similar environment.
• Experience with project management tools including Asana, Slack and OneDrive.
• Proficiency in Spanish.

Featured Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance