Education and Outreach Specialist

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🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $60k - $75k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟡 Mid-level

🟠 Senior

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Lynker

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501 - 1000 employees

Founded 2007

💼 Consulting

🔬 Science

Consulting • Science • Engineering

Lynker is a premier science, engineering, and technology company that specializes in providing innovative solutions in weather and climate science, marine/ocean science and engineering, and space weather and space climate. The company partners with governments, communities, and industries to deliver impactful services that address global environmental security and economic prosperity. By leveraging a team of skilled scientists, engineers, and educators, Lynker tackles some of the nation’s most important missions and challenges, while also focusing on training, communications, and outreach for effective environmental policy and compliance.

📋 Description

• Provide instructional and design leadership for a national educator professional development program across online, onsite, and hybrid platforms • Design, coordinate, and deliver NOAA Ocean Exploration professional learning and development opportunities • Develop objectives, agendas, workshop materials, presentations, handouts, supply guides, videos, and promotional materials • Curate NOAA Ocean Exploration multimedia, expeditions, fact sheets, lessons, and other content • Maintain and train a network of at least five professional development facilitators • Identify new facilitators and coordinate workshop planning, logistics, promotion, implementation, and instruction • Lead facilitator training and monitoring meetings • Serve as Alliance Partner site coordinator liaison and cultivate new partnerships with aquaria, museums, universities, and informal science centers • Coordinate partner meetings, agendas, minutes, and logistics • Present workshops, promote offerings, oversee advertising, and execute topical education webinars and presentations • Execute and guide professional development and summative workshop evaluations • Manage educator professional development workshops and online EX teacher professional development courses • Coordinate workshop announcements and website, listserv, and education alliance updates • Provide project coordination, program, and technical services for education products and activities engaging educators, students, and the public • Manage existing alliance partnerships and develop new educational partnerships and programs • Develop outreach programs supporting NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer expeditions and telepresence capabilities • Establish, curate, and maintain education content storage systems and identify content gaps • Plan and execute education product development meeting classroom needs, standards, and instructional methods • Coordinate brand identity, graphic design, technical reviews, translations, and evaluation workflows • Develop and implement education and promotion strategies aligned with NOAA strategic plans • Analyze educator needs, evaluate offerings, identify gaps, and formulate outreach approaches • Promote expedition updates, discoveries, education products, and opportunities through email, social media, websites, conferences, and newsletters • Maintain educational outreach materials and supplies and plan innovative communication projects • Execute expedition education coverage through web-based approaches and outreach events

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Science Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field; OR a degree in marine/ocean science-related field with professional experience as an educator, outreach specialist, or program coordinator in a formal or informal education setting • Deep understanding of oceanography, marine ecosystems, and current marine technology • Demonstrated experience developing age-appropriate educational materials or programming supporting national formal education standards and instructional strategies, such as NGSS, Ocean Literacy, and phenomenon-based learning • Ability to translate complex scientific data, technology, and discoveries into clear, engaging materials for diverse audiences • Ability to manage the full product development lifecycle, work with external contractors, establish project milestones, monitor deliverables, and provide timely feedback • Ability to lead collaborative education initiatives with interagency partners, cooperative institutes, and ocean education networks • Practical understanding of Section 508 compliance standards for digital materials and experience coordinating web-posting workflows • Strong oral and written communication skills • Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills • Ability to adapt quickly to evolving program requirements and agency priorities • Critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills • Excellent time management and organizational skills • Initiative and self-direction • Strong attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with federal standards • Ability to work independently and collaboratively • Willingness and ability to travel 5+ trips annually • Proximity to a major commercial airport highly preferred

🏖️ Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost • Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage • Personal Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays • Highly competitive compensation plan • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) • Flexible spending accounts • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Short- and long-term disability insurance • Life and accident insurance • Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance • Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses • Employee Referral Program • Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System • Personalized career growth plans for every employee • 100% remote full-time telework • Occasional travel opportunities to lead workshops, facilitate testing, and attend conferences