Position Description:
Position Summary
The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a diverse, exciting, and prestigious research facility that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. In addition to its scientific work, the Observatory is committed to outreach and education. The Observatory offers a wide range of programs and resources for students, teachers, and the general public, including tours, lectures, and online resources.
At NRAO, we are recruiting for a full time Education Specialist on the STEAM Education team within the Education and Public Outreach (EPO) division at our headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Education Specialist will assist in designing, creating, implementing, and executing formal and informal education programs for K-12 students and teachers, and other K-12 focused STEM groups. Subject matter will include a broad range of subjects related to radio astronomy, to be presented online and/or in person. The Education Specialist will also work with and support the greater EPO team efforts.
The STEAM Education team is split between NRAO’s Charlottesville, Virginia and Socorro, New Mexico locations. The STEAM Education Manager and a second Education Specialist are based in New Mexico, along with three part-time tour guides. While this position is based remotely with respect to the rest of the STEAM Education team, the majority of the EPO division as a whole is located in Virginia, so this Education Specialist will not be working in isolation. An initial remote work arrangementmay be possible, but the successful candidate must be local to Charlottesville, Virginia by the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
In addition to competitive pay, NRAO provides excellent paid time off benefits (vacation and sick leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective first day of employment. NRAO’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay. No contribution is required of the employee; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions.
What you Will Be Doing:
Reporting to the STEAM Education Manager, and working with the New Mexico Educational Specialist, the ideal candidate for this position will be responsible for, but not limited to:
Work Environment
Work is typically performed in aeducational, research, or development environment. May occasionally work at high altitudes. Occasional domestic travel is required. May work occasional evening or weekend events, and outdoors. Must be able to work a varied flexible work schedule.
Who You Are:
Competency Summary
Requirements
The selected candidate must successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check which includes both credit and criminal, as a condition of employment.
Must have a drivers license and access to reliable transportation.
Must be able to lift 25 pounds and be on your feet for extended periods of time.
Total Rewards:
AUI offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.
Compensation
AUI strives to attract and retain dedicated, highly qualified, competent, and motivated employees by offering competitive compensation and recognition for performance.
Factors which may affect starting pay may include; education, experience, skills, competencies, other qualifications of the successful candidate, as well as internal equity and labor market conditions.
Benefits:
AUI’s benefits package addresses the needs of employees and their families with most benefits beginning on the first day of employment. AUI provides excellent paid time off (13 holidays, annual accrual of up to 24 vacation days and 15 sick days, additional time off for doctor/dentist visits, and 8 weeks of paid parental leave). Medical, dental and vision plans are effective on the first day of employment. AUI’s retirement benefit contributes an amount equal to 10 percent of a qualified participant’s base pay with no required employee contribution; we also offer an optional supplemental, tax-deferred plan for employee retirement contributions. Time off benefits are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Application Instructions:
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:
AUI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, Minorities, Vietnam-Era Veterans, Disabled Veterans, Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. To view our complete statement, please visit http://jobs.jobvite.com/nrao/jobs. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu.
The NRAO is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/D/V)
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