Program Engagement Specialist

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🌵 Arizona – Remote

🌵 Arizona – Remote

💵 $62.9k - $81.8k / year

⏰ Full Time

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Smithsonian Institution

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5001 - 10000 employees

📚 Education

🤝 Non-profit

📱 Media

Education • Non-profit • Media

Smithsonian Institution is a renowned network of museums, research centers, and cultural organizations dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge and education. It fosters public engagement and curiosity by providing diverse resources and programs, including internships, exhibitions, and online learning opportunities. The Institution also emphasizes the importance of community involvement and diverse perspectives, encouraging critical conversations and collaboration among its affiliates across the nation.

📋 Description

• Deliver essential components of the STARS program to schools, including on site technical setup and teacher professional development. • Conduct hands-on workshops for educators on telescope alignment and navigation. • Lead in-classroom lessons and facilitate safe solar observing for students. • Organize and host community "Star Parties," providing expert-level guided tours of the night sky. • Serve as the primary liaison between Arizona schools and the STARS program. • Responsible for the routine care of the assigned GSA vehicle and all astronomical equipment for events. • Maintain records of school visits, participant demographics, and equipment status; prepare post-event reports and assessments.

🎯 Requirements

• One year of full-time experience at the GS-07 level that is close or similar to the work of this job. • Demonstrated experience with telescope operation. • Proven track record of working with K-12 students and teachers in a classroom or informal education setting. • Must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record to operate a GSA vehicle. • Must be able to pass a Smithsonian Institution (SI) background check and obtain an Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card. • Deep knowledge of observational astronomy and the ability to communicate complex concepts. • Ability to work independently while "on the road" and manage a demanding travel schedule. • Strong interpersonal skills for building relationships with school administrators, teachers and STARS team members. • Collaborative mindset with strong ability to work effectively with people from various communities. • Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to higher education programs of U.S. Institutions.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance • Life Insurance • Transit/Commuter Benefits • Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance • Annual and Sick Leave • Family Friendly Leave • 403b Retirement Plan • Discounts for Smithsonian Memberships • Discounts for Museum Stores and Restaurants • Credit Union • Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care)