Science Curriculum Developer, Global Sustainability; Writer-Editor

OPEN DATE:
March 14, 2025

CLOSING DATE:
April 11, 2025 (This job will close once 100 applications are received which may be sooner than the closing date.)

POSITION TYPE:
Trust Fund

APPOINTMENT TYPE:
Temporary Not to Exceed One (1) Year (with an option to renew annually) SCHEDULE:
Full Time

DUTY

LOCATION:

Washington, DC Position sensitivity and risk:
Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk

Open to all Qualified Applicants

What are Trust Fund Positions?

Trust Fund positions are unique to the Smithsonian. They are paid for from a variety of sources, including the Smithsonian endowment, revenue from our business activities, donations, grants and contracts. Trust employees are not part of the civil service, nor does trust fund employment lead to Federal status. The salary ranges for trust positions are generally the same as for federal positions and in many cases trust and federal employees work side by side.

Trust employees have their own benefit program, which may include 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, Museum Stores and Restaurants, Credit Union, Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center (Child Care), Flexible Spending Account (Health & Dependent Care).

Conditions of Employment

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
• Complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Final date to receive applications:
April 11, 2025
Department:
Smithsonian Science Education Center

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

Washington, DC
Workplace type:
Onsite
Compensation: $84,601 – $93,059 / year
Reporting To:
Manager, Global Sustainability Series

The Smithsonian Science Education Center (SSEC) is an education organization within the Smithsonian Institution. The SSEC’s mission is Transforming K-12 Education Through Science™ in collaboration with communities across the globe. SSEC promotes innovative, experiential, and integrated inquiry-based K-12 science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) teaching and learning; ensures all students and teachers are included in STEM opportunities and recognize themselves in STEM;

and advances STEM education for a more sustainable future. The Smithsonian Science Education Center achieves its goals by developing exemplary curriculum materials and digital resources; supporting the professional growth of K-12 teachers and school leaders; and conducting outreach programs to help schools, school districts, state education agencies, and ministries of education implement transdisciplinary, inquiry-based science education programs. The Smithsonian Science Education Center values the teaching and learning of science in a world of unprecedented scientific and technological change.
SSEC is not a museum.

For additional information about the SSEC visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

We are currently seeking a Science Curriculum Developer (Writer-Editor). This person will report to the Manager, Global Sustainability Series and will be primarily responsible for the planning, design, production, and editing of SSEC’s Smithsonian Science for Global Goals curriculum and other print and digital material.

• Responsible for writing and editing grades 6-12 international transdisciplinary sustainability education curriculum and other digital or print information incorporating topics and approaches drawn from natural science, social science, sustainability, place-based learning, participatory action research, and global citizenship.
• In collaboration with a small team, assist in the development of new print and digital educational products and innovate on ways to make those products more usable and effective.
• The incumbent will oversee co-creation of materials…