Outreach Educator

Overview

Requisition : req
35744

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
: 2/18/2026

Organization: Explora!

Location: 1701 Mountain Rd NW Albuquerque, NM 87104

Off-Campus Work-Study Position - MUST have a Work-Study Award

Position Summary:

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 a variety of audiences, both at Explora and in the community. Educational program audiences include families, students, after-school, homeschool, multi-day camps, teachers and scientists.
• 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; escalate 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 activities that require 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 do not comprise a comprehensive list but are intended to provide a representation of the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this capacity;
  Explora maintains the right to augment or delete duties and responsibilities as business dictates.

• Requires standing and/or walking, with regular need to perform physical actions that include sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling materials, pulling, carrying, and pushing.
• May occasionally require lifting of various materials and equipment to a maximum of 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 5-8pm 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

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a third-party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume. MUST have a Work-Study Award. Background Check required.

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