School and Community Engagement Specialist

Space Center Houston • Houston, TX

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking a full-time School and Community Engagement Outreach Specialist responsible for developing and implementing programs to build and maintain positive relationships with school districts and the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Communications, Nonprofit Management, Community Development, or a related STEM field; or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in STEM education, community engagement, partnership development, education, outreach, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated success building and sustaining relationships with school districts, educators, nonprofit organizations, corporate partners, and community stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to organize multiple priorities, manage complex logistics, and consistently meet deadlines.
• Passion for STEM education, community engagement, educational equity, and inspiring the next generation of learners.
• Excellent organizational, verbal, written, and listening skills with the ability to present pre-approved curriculum effectively and provide exceptional customer service.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
• Computer literacy with highly advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office especially Outlook, Word, Excel, TEAMS and PowerPoint.
• The ability to coordinate and prioritize multiple activities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be reliable and able to work with limited supervision.

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual preferred.
• Strong knowledge of the Greater Houston educational landscape and an established professional network within schools, community organizations, or nonprofit sectors is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of NASA education objectives and priorities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement outreach initiatives that strengthen relationships with K–12 schools, school districts, higher education institutions, nonprofit organizations, community groups, and corporate partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with educators, district leaders, nonprofit organizations, civic leaders, government agencies, and community stakeholders to increase awareness and engagement.
• Serve as the primary relationship point of contact for assigned schools, districts, and community partners by providing exceptional customer service, maintaining consistent communication, and identifying opportunities for long-term collaboration.
• Proactively identify new partnership opportunities that advance Space Center Houston's mission while expanding access to high-quality STEM education throughout the Greater Houston community.
• Collaborate with internal departments, NASA personnel, educators, community organizations, and external partners to develop innovative educational experiences that align with organizational goals and community needs.
• Coordinate the planning and implementation of community outreach programs, educational initiatives, field experiences, and large-scale engagement events while ensuring exceptional customer experiences and operational excellence.
• Monitor community needs, educational trends, and partnership opportunities to recommend new initiatives, programs, and engagement strategies that increase organizational impact.
• Represent Space Center Houston at community meetings, networking events, conferences, and educational forums as a professional ambassador for the organization.
• Support museum wide DEAI initiatives to ensure inclusive and welcoming experiences for all visitors.
• Maintain systems to track partnership engagement, outreach activities, participation metrics, customer feedback, and program outcomes to evaluate success and inform continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with the Marketing, Communications, Development, and Education teams to ensure consistent messaging, coordinated outreach efforts, and successful promotion of educational programs.
• Coordinate outreach logistics, event timelines, instructor schedules, program materials, supply procurement, inventory management, and operational readiness to ensure seamless program delivery.
• Provide day-of-event leadership during outreach events by coordinating instructors, volunteers and cross-functional teams while maintaining high standards for customer service, safety, and program quality.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen partnerships, increase operational efficiency, and enhance the overall community engagement program effectiveness.
• Perform other duties and special projects as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level