Join the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory team and help enable science and technology in space to improve life on Earth.
The ISS is a state-of-the-art space-based laboratory that enables research not possible on Earth. As an ISS National Lab team member, you will help support investigators and partners from all over the United States who are using this unique scientific platform for innovative research and development. Although we may not yet know the most important discovery to be gained from the ISS, we have already achieved many amazing breakthroughs.
Current Career Opportunities
- STEM Education SpecialistMelbourne, FL
Position Summary
The “STEM”—science, technology, engineering, and mathematics—Specialist will develop, create, and manage partnership programs that utilize the International Space Station National Lab (ISSNL) as a platform to educate and promote STEM activities to students and educators from Kindergarten through 12th grade (K-12) working with both formal and informal education organizations.
The position reports to the Director of Strategic Engagement and STEM Programs.
Role Responsibilities (not all-inclusive)
- In collaboration with the departmental and organizational strategies, coordinate and project manage STEM education outreach projects and partnerships
- Support the implementation of K-12 and citizen science education projects of varying scales from project definition through project delivery and evaluate their effectiveness to ensure continued improvement
- Serve as the primary point of contact for ISS National Lab STEM partners, including the ISS National Lab Ambassadors and Space Station Explorers partners
- Organize, lead, and participate in educational conferences, workshops, and special events. Support of these activities will require travel and flexibility with scheduling, may require local or out of state travel, and may occur on a weekend. Participation and travel are planned in advance and not expected to be more than 20% of the time.
- Manage a diverse portfolio of education initiatives that target students throughout the K-12 spectrum, including those in traditionally underserved and underrepresented communities and in both formal and informal education settings
- Assist with the evaluation of ISS National Laboratory STEM education research proposals
- Evaluate and contribute to the development of education grant proposals to external funding organizations
- Exercise of discretion and independent judgment for matters of significance
Desired Knowledge, Experience, and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in education, Science, Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or Communications or a relevant combination of education with experience
- Proven experience with formal and informal STEM education projects and outreach or program development
- Knowledge of effective strategies to better engage and influence groups historically underrepresented in STEM fields
- Experience with creating STEM content for social media platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels with multiple internal and external stakeholders and employees
- A mindset for innovation and creative solutions
- Ability to coordinate multiple activities at one time and an energetic willingness to learn
- Adaptable/flexible and ability to handle multiple tasks
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and a variety of virtual meeting platforms, business software, and customer relationship management software (i.e.,Salesforce)
About ISS National Laboratory Opportunities
The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS) is the manager of the International Space Station National Laboratory. CASIS is a qualified 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
CASIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with CASIS is governed based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
If you are interested in the ISS National Laboratory mission and do not see a current opportunity, please send your inquiry directly to [email protected].
- Integrity – We always strive to be true to ourselves and do the right thing.
- Service – We work as a team with humility of heart and trust in each other.
- Stewardship – We treasure our responsibility to fulfill our mission with care and excellence.
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