Regional Engagement Strategist - Eastern OR

OMSI•La Grande, OR

12d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) is seeking a Regional Engagement Strategist for Eastern Oregon. This role involves strengthening and building community partnerships, creating and delivering engaging science-based programming, and expanding STEAM offerings in the region. The strategist will act as an ambassador for OMSI, working to enhance science learning opportunities for schools, families, and the general public while considering the local culture and prioritizing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree.
Minimum of 2 years' experience developing, synthesizing, and delivering educational content to diverse audiences, with an emphasis on educational programming for K-12th graders.
Minimum of 2 years' experience with effective classroom management and time management capabilities.
Minimum of 2 years' experience working effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and talents in an informal/formal education work environment, with an emphasis on working with students, families, and colleagues of color.
Minimum of 2 years' experience with responsible independent work and/or minimal supervision in the coordination of an organization's programming, including managing/coordinating events, programs, and/or learning experiences.
Minimum of 2 years' experience centering equity and access, with an emphasis on active participation in conversations and strategy development that eliminate barriers.
Minimum of 2 years' experience with effective communication with a variety of internal and external stakeholders in a work environment, as well as fostering strong and lasting community partnerships and relationships.
Demonstrated and excellent interpersonal and written communication skills, with an emphasis on fostering strong community partner relationships and student and teacher belonging.
Developed communication skills, with an emphasis on presentation and public speaking.
Ability to work independently, with an emphasis on self-guided time and task prioritization, as well as conducting their work with initiative and curiosity.
Comfortable leading groups of students and adults both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
Strong classroom and student management skills - specifically centered around positive behavior management.
Positive attitude and approaches that inspire collaboration and partnership opportunities between regional community partners and OMSI.
Valid driver's license, including meeting OMSI's driving standards, which requires completing a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check.
Must have a reliable vehicle to drive to locations within assigned region.
Current Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED certifications (training can be provided if not licensed).

Responsibilities

Develops and modifies OMSI STEAM programming that engages school audiences, families, and the general public while considering the culture of the region.
Collaborates with area partners to co-develop and deliver joint programming.
Delivers and presents OMSI Statewide Engagement programs in an engaging and enthusiastic manner that actively integrates diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across their work.
Works with local partners to help expand programming capacity that directly serves the local community.
Establishes and maintains OMSI partnerships within assigned region.
Serves as a liaison between assigned region and OMSI to strategize and coordinate opportunities to strengthen and expand partnerships and create more opportunities for the assigned region.
Collaborates with area partners to ensure regional community engagement.
Contributes to the creation and refinement of the OMSI Statewide Engagement programming budget.
Works closely with area partners and the Senior Director of Statewide and Community Engagement to create and maintain an engagement strategy for the region.
Actively contributes to and advances OMSI's goals and objectives through ongoing engagement in education best practices, DEI, scientific knowledge, and safety/operational efficiency practices.
Participates in staff education initiatives and/or museum projects in support of OMSI's Equity Action Framework (EAF) and the OMSI Learning Experiences Framework.