Outreach Educator

Requisition  Working Title Outreach Educator Pay $14.00 Hourly Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Off Campus Work Study (454F)

Employment Type

Student Employment Student Type Work-Study Status Non-Exempt Background Check Required Yes For Best Consideration Date 12/8/2025

Explora!

1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

Responsible for facilitating inquiry-based learning experiences for audiences of all ages. Model Explora’s inquiry-based and materials-rich STEAM pedagogy, demonstrate excellent customer service, create a welcoming atmosphere, be community-minded, and contribute positively to the Explora Education Team. Degree-in-progress in a field of emphasis (i.e. education, family studies, physical science, biology, art, early childhood, etc.) or equivalent experience in out-of-school education settings. Explora is committed to sustaining a culturally diverse staff that reflects the demographics of New Mexico.

Spanish fluency is a plus.

• Facilitate demonstrations, activities and programs in STEAM for a variety of audiences.
• Facilitate experiential educational programs for families, students, after-school, homeschool, multi-day camps, teachers and scientists at Explora and in the community.
• Facilitate inquiry and experiential educational programs.
• Collaborate with other educators and Explora staff members in the development of programs and maintenance of program materials.
• Deal appropriately with troubling situations or comments; accelerate situations quickly to lead education and/or manager.
• Comply with all operational policies of Explora and school sites, especially those involving the safety of program participants, fellow workers, volunteers, and visitors.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and create a welcoming atmosphere at all times.
• Interact well with students, school staff, parents, and co‑workers.
• Maintain a current and valid driver’s license to perform work duties if the position requires travel.
• Work evening hours for family science nights at area schools, with the option of additional hours during the week and on Saturdays.
• The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not comprehensive and may be augmented or deleted as business dictates.

• Requires standing and/or walking, with regular need to perform physical actions including sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling materials, pulling, carrying, and pushing.
• May occasionally require lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Facility may expose employee to loud noise levels, temperature changes, and physical obstacles.
• Must pass a federal background check upon employment.

• Most essential duties are performed in a museum and office environment with exposure to a variety of business equipment and other pertinent materials normally found in this type of work setting.
• Museum facilities may expose incumbent to high noise levels, temperature changes, liquid nitrogen, helium gas, electrical exposure, unpredictable ventilation, dust, and physical obstacles.
• Work is normally performed in an area of limited privacy.

FLSA status: up to 28 hours per week (part time). Schedule includes family science nights on Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday from 5‑8 pm at area schools. Option to pick up additional hours before school and weekends.

• Experience working with young teens, especially in an informal setting.
• Degree-in-progress in field of emphasis (i.e. education, family studies, physical science, biology, art, early childhood). An equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted, as long as it directly relates to the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Expressed interest in scientific and artistic phenomena and in education.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and planning skills; good verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

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Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. Must have a Work‑Study Award. Background Check required.

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