Museum Education Specialist ; Community Outreach Specialist

Do you have a passion for inspiring guests of all ages and building lasting relationships with schools and students in local communities? If so, then we encourage you to consider a future with the Bradbury Science Museum team and learn more about our opening for a Community Outreach Specialist 1 with a primary focus on K-12 museum STEM/STEAM education and creating programs that highlight Los Alamos National Laboratory's remarkable past, present, and future and inspire learners through a broad range of exhibits, events, and programs.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional who has a passion for connecting with young learners and aspiring audiences to the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) across the community, region, and state.

As a Community Outreach Specialist 1, you will help facilitate our Kindergarten to High School education outreach initiatives and become a dynamic part of our education team. You will play a pivotal role in translating cutting-edge LANL science content into engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse community audiences. This includes supporting our entire spectrum of education offerings, coordinating with museum exhibit staff in developing integrated educational elements to future interpretation, collaborating with LANL and BSM-adjacent stakeholders to support local and regional STEM/STEAM engagement, and representing the museum and Laboratory at related events and programs.

• Help develop, design, and produce innovative K-12 science learning modules based on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) science content
• Support creation of K-12 focused educational resources for museum exhibits, including content research, text writing, graphic sourcing, and hands-on activity development
• Assist with design of age-appropriate interactive and engaging learning experiences that make complex scientific concepts accessible to various age groups and backgrounds

• Work closely with education outreach team
• Help plan, coordinate, and execute highly visible K-12 education outreach programs that simultaneously reflect state standards and LANL's broad activities throughout the community and region
• Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high-quality standards and meeting deadlines

• Help monitor, research, and analyze the effectiveness of K-12 education programs and initiatives
• Collect and interpret data to assess program impact and outcomes
• Recommend practical, evidence-based solutions to address complex educational challenges
• Continuously improving programs based on evaluation findings and best practices

• Supports initiatives and serves as a liaison between LANL and schools, educational entities, community organizations, and affiliated stakeholders
• Represent the laboratory, division, and museum at educational programs and outreach events, requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a regular schedule
• Help build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders to expand program reach and impact

• Demonstrated experience and ability to work with teams
• Strong time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience developing hands-on K-12 educational materials and activities
• Proficiency in creating programs based around curriculum standards, content research, curriculum design, and educational assessment
• Willingness to be open and respectful of all people and backgrounds
• Classroom management experience (2 years)

Education/

Experience:

Position requires a bachelor's degree in education, Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, or related degree and 2 years relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

• 5 or more years of K-12 teaching experience and/or a master's degree in relevant field
• Experience with informal science education or museum programming
• Knowledge of STEM education best practices and current trends
• Understanding of New Mexico curriculum standards and associated content creation
• Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory research areas
• Experience with appliable content-creation software and educational technology tools
• Background in evaluation and assessment methodologies
• Bilingual (English and…