Website Jacobs
Science Engagement Specialist – (AS0004H4)
Description
Are you passionate about human space exploration or understanding the origins of the universe, and working with a dynamic and diverse team to make a difference? If you are, we need you!
We need your commitment, teamwork, and energy to help us achieve great things that inspire humans all over the globe. We need you to bring innovative ideas and diverse backgrounds to help us envision, shape, and deliver systems that will benefit the quality of life of people around the world. We are excited about what we do, and we need you on our team as we take on new challenges for NASA’s pursuits in deep space exploration. Jacobs is NASA’s largest engineering solutions provider working alongside NASA at centers across the United States.
We have the unique and significant role to partner with NASA at Johnson Space Center (JSC), to be part of every human spaceflight program – the International Space Station (ISS), NASA’s Orion spacecraft, which will carry astronauts into deep space, and Gateway, the orbiting platform providing the home for astronauts to work and travel back and forth to the moon’s surface, and serving as the platform for deep space exploration. From critical systems on the ISS to enable astronauts to live and work in space; to performing advanced development for systems leading to deep space exploration; to being part of the foundation for Gateway.
We also partner with NASA at JSC, the only NASA center in the United States to curate all astromaterial samples returned from exploration missions, to perform curation services, orbital debris analysis, and basic research to further humankind’s understanding of the origins of our solar system.
We need you to be a part of our team!
We are currently in need of a Science Engagement Specialist to join our team with MTS, a JETS teammate company. Do you have the following skills?
As a Science Engagement Specialist you will:
- Plan and execute events, programs, workshops, webinars, and social media campaigns to engage and inform educators, students, and the public about NASA Astromaterials science, research, and exploration.
- Collaborate with Astromaterials Research and Exploration Science (ARES)/Jacobs scientists and other partner organizations to facilitate the sharing of relevant NASA Astromaterials and NASA Science Mission Directorate (SMD) science and exploration efforts.
- Organize, compile, produce, and edit NASA Astromaterials relevant content for websites, social media, exhibits, and educational (informal and formal) materials.
- Organize and compile evaluation data.
- Travel to participate in science engagement opportunities, events, and conferences.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
This position has been posted at multiple levels. Depending on the candidate’s experience, requirements, and business needs, we reserve the right to consider candidates at any level which this position has been advertised.
- BS degree from an accredited college or university in Physical, Earth or Space Science, a related geosciences discipline, Science Communication, or Science Education and four (4) years related experience, or MS degree in an associated technical discipline with two (2) years of related experience, or Ph.D. in an associated technical discipline.
- 2+ years of experience in communicating science to non-scientists.
- Relevant experience in science or technical writing for the public and/or informal or formal learning environments.
- Experience planning and executing events, programs, workshops, webinars etc. for a variety of audiences.
- Relevant experience working with NASA Earth and Space Science content.
- Ability to work independently as well as within interdisciplinary teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Exemplary organizational skills and careful attention to detail.
- Ability to multi-task.
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize tasks in order to meet deadlines.
- Working knowledge of and experience with MS Office.
Preferences:
- Master’s Degree in Physical, Earth or Space Science, or other geoscience discipline, or Science Communication or Science Education.
- Multiple years of K-12+ formal classroom experience working directly with varying levels of student audiences (elementary, middle school, high school, college).
- Experience working with informal audiences (libraries, museums, etc.).
- Experience incorporating authentic science into K-12+ formal and/or informal learning environments.
- Experience creating graphics and/or video products.
- Experience utilizing educational technologies.
- Experience in designing and/or participating in citizen science projects.
Why Work on Our Team?
Click on the below links to view just a small sample of all that we do! Come join our team and be part of our future. We look forward to seeing you!
Jacobs Aerospace Solutions Overview
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For more information on our partnership with NASA at Johnson Space Center, please visit http://www.wehavespaceforyou.com/
In addition to exciting career opportunities we also have:
- Excellent personal and professional career growth
- 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Onsite cafeteria (breakfast & lunch)
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (medical, dental & vision)
- 401(k)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Much, much more!
If you have the qualifications to do this job, we can use your help.
For immediate consideration, please apply at http://www.wehavespaceforyou.com/
- Must be a U.S. Citizen and successfully complete a U.S. government background investigation.
- Management has the prerogative to select at any level for which this position has been advertised.
Essential Functions
Work Environment
Generally an office environment, but can involve inside or outside work depending on task.
Physical Requirements
Work may involve sitting or standing for extended periods (90% of time). May require lifting and carrying up to 25 lbs. (5% of time).
Equipment and Machines
Standard office equipment (PC, telephone, printer, etc.).
Attendance
Regular attendance in accordance with established work schedule is critical. Ability to work outside normal schedule and adjust schedule to meet peak periods and surge requirements when required.
Other Essential Functions
Must be able to work in a team atmosphere. Must put forward a professional behavior that enhances productivity and promotes teamwork and cooperation. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk/hazard to the employee or others.
Jacobs is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Jacobs is a background screening, drug-free workplace.
Primary Location
: United States-Texas-Houston
Job Posting
: Jun 1, 2019, 12:21:47 AM