Learning and Engagement Specialist - Full Time

Arizona Science Center • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

The Learning and Engagement Specialist (LES) is part of the Science on Wheels team at Arizona Science Center and helps advance the Center’s mission to enrich communities and audiences through science. The LES delivers inclusive, engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) experiences outside the museum at sites across Arizona, including schools, libraries, resource centers, camps, and community events. Most programming takes place within or near Maricopa County, but overnight travel throughout Arizona is required.

The LES prepares and facilitates STEAM activities, demonstrations, events, and camps; provides developmentally and grade-level appropriate educational experiences for PreK–12 students; and supports safe, hands-on learning. The role involves preparing materials and teaching spaces, maintaining program materials, communicating with program contacts, researching inquiry-based activities, and helping create and implement new program content. The LES collaborates with colleagues, may assist other Arizona Science Center teams, and serves as a friendly, professional, team-oriented representative of the Center.

Requirements

• Experience working in an educational setting with a variety of audiences.
• Experience engaging people in interactive, hands-on learning experiences.
• Experience planning and coordinating activities.
• Ability to present effectively to diverse audiences and speak confidently in public.
• Ability to adapt program content and complexity for different ages and interests.
• Ability to manage and engage large and small groups.
• Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Effective and prompt verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office, and basic computer functions.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, early mornings, evenings, and overnights.
• Knowledge of PreK–12 education systems, state science standards, and youth development concepts and strategies.
• Understanding of the diverse people and needs in Maricopa County and its communities, and commitment to culturally responsive teaching.
• Understanding of and commitment to Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, and Inclusion (DEAI).
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.

Nice To Haves

• A background in science, education, and/or museums is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and facilitate hands-on STEAM events for participants in schools, libraries, resource centers, camps, and other settings.
• Supervise activities and experiments to ensure safe and engaging experiences.
• Educate PreK–12 students using developmentally and grade-level appropriate content.
• Prepare materials and set up teaching spaces for programs.
• Clean, organize, and maintain program materials.
• Communicate with contacts before, during, and after programs.
• Research inquiry-based activities and assist with creating and implementing new program content.
• Communicate effectively with team members and collaborate on projects and programs.
• Assist other Arizona Science Center teams as needed.
• Help Arizona Science Center deliver its mission throughout Arizona.

Benefits

• 21 paid days off annually, including holidays, birthdays, and vacation days.
• 10 days of accrued sick time.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Family membership to Arizona Science Center and more than 600 Association of Science and Technology Centers (ASTC).
• Year-round complimentary admission for the employee and one guest to participating institutions through the Admission Exchange Program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed