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Museum Outreach Specialist (Programming Specialist 1)

Los Alamos National Laboratory

Los Alamos, NM

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SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Analysis Skills, Best Practices, Business Administration, Communication Skills, Community Programs, Community Support, Content Development, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Dental Insurance, Educational Evaluation, Educational Software, Educational Technology, Laboratory, Mathematics, Multitasking, Operations Security (OPSEC), Presentation/Verbal Skills, Program Evaluation, Public Policy, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Management, Quality Metrics, Research Laboratory, Time Management, Training Tools, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Tuition Fees, United States Citizen, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Work From Home, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Los Alamos, NM
POSTED
Today
What You Will Do

Do you have a passion for inspiring guests of all ages and building lasting relationships with local communities? If so, then we encourage you to consider a future with the Bradbury Science Museum team and learn more about our opening for a Community Outreach Specialist 1 with a focus on museum education, community engagement, and communicating Los Alamos National Laboratory's remarkable past, present, and future through a broad range of exhibits, events, and programs. We are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional who has a passion for connecting with guests and has a passion for inspiring audiences to the world of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) across the community, region, and state.

As a Community Outreach Specialist 1, you will help facilitate our education outreach initiatives and become a dynamic part of our education team. You will play a pivotal role in translating cutting-edge LANL science content into engaging, accessible learning experiences for diverse community audiences. This includes evolving our K-12, adult, and lifelong learner education offerings, coordinating with museum exhibit staff in developing integrated educational elements to future interpretation, collaborating with LANL and BSM-adjacent stakeholders to support local and regional STEM/STEAM engagement, and representing the museum and Laboratory at related events and programs.

Key Responsibilities
Program Development & Design

  • Help develop, design, and produce innovative informal science learning modules based on Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) science content
  • Support creation of educational resources for museum exhibits, including content research, text writing, graphic sourcing, and hands-on activity development
  • Assist with design of interactive and engaging learning experiences that make complex scientific concepts accessible to various age groups and backgrounds

Team Support & Program Delivery

  • Work closely with education outreach team
  • Help plan, coordinate, and execute highly visible education outreach projects throughout the community
  • Support multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high quality standards and meeting deadlines

Evaluation & Strategy

  • Help monitor, research, and analyze the effectiveness of education programs and initiatives
  • Collect and interpret data to assess program impact and outcomes
  • Recommend practical, evidence-based solutions to address complex educational challenges
  • Continuously improving programs based on evaluation findings and best practices

Community Engagement

  • Supports initiatives and serves as a liaison between LANL and community organizations, schools, and educational institutions
  • Represent the laboratory, division, and museum at educational programs and outreach events, requiring flexibility to work evenings and weekends as part of a regular schedule
  • Help build and maintain strong partnerships with stakeholders to expand program reach and impact

What You Need

Minimum Job Requirements:
  • Demonstrated experience and ability to work with teams
  • Strong time management skills with ability to handle multiple priorities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience developing hands-on educational materials and activities
  • Proficiency in content research, curriculum design, and educational assessment
  • Willingness to be open and respectful of all people and backgrounds

Education/Experience: Position requires a Bachelor's Degree in Communications, Public Relations, Public Policy, Business Administration or related degree and 2 years relevant experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience directly related to the occupation.

Desired Qualifications:
  • 5 or more years of experience and/or a master's degree in relevant field
  • Experience with informal science education or museum programming
  • Knowledge of STEM education best practices and current trends
  • Familiarity with Los Alamos National Laboratory research areas
  • Experience with applicable content-creation software and educational technology tools
  • Background in evaluation and assessment methodologies

Note to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must submit a comprehensive cover letter explaining how you meet each of the minimum qualifications and experience and any of the desired qualifications related to this position.

Due to federal restrictions contained in the current National Defense Authorization Act, citizens of the People's Republic of China-including the special administrative regions of Hong Kong and Macau-as well as citizens of the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea), and the Russian Federation, who are not Lawful Permanent Residents ("green card" holders) are prohibited from accessing facilities that support the mission, functions, and operations of national security laboratories and nuclear weapons production facilities, which includes Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Position commitment: Regular appointment employees are required to serve a period of continuous service in their current position in order to be eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the time required, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. The position
commitment for this position is 1 year.

Work Environment: Domestic/foreign travel, Operation of motor vehicles. Work will routinely be required outside of LANL's normal business hours and at off-site locations; and will require occasional travel throughout New Mexico. The place of work will be in a museum setting with frequent in-person meetings with partners. This is not a teleworking position.

Work Location: The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management.

Work Schedule: Full-time position with flexibility to work regular evenings and weekends is required to support community events and programs.
Where You Will Work
Where You Will Work

Located in beautiful northern New Mexico, Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) is a multidisciplinary research institution engaged in strategic science on behalf of national security. Our generous benefits package includes:

  • PPO or High Deductible medical insurance with the same large nationwide network
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Free basic life and disability insurance
  • Paid childbirth and parental leave
  • Award-winning 401(k) (6% matching plus 3.5% annually)
  • Learning opportunities and tuition assistance
  • Flexible schedules and time off (PTO and holidays)
  • Onsite gyms and wellness programs
  • Extensive relocation packages (outside a 50 mile radius)
Additional Details

Directive 206.2 - Employment with Triad requires a favorable decision by NNSA indicating employee is suitable under NNSA Supplemental Directive 206.2. Please note that this requirement applies only to citizens of the United States. Foreign nationals are subject to a similar requirement under DOE Order 142.3A.

*Eligibility requirements: To obtain a clearance, an individual must be at least 18 years of age; U.S. citizenship is required except in very limited circumstances. See DOE Order 472.2 for additional information.

No Clearance: Position does not require a security clearance. Selected candidates will be subject to drug testing and other pre-employment background checks.

New-Employment Drug Test: The Laboratory requires successful applicants to complete a new-employment drug test and maintains a substance abuse policy that includes random drug testing. Although New Mexico and other states have legalized the use of marijuana, use and possession of marijuana remain illegal under federal law. A positive drug test for marijuana will result in termination of employment, even if the use was pre-offer.

Regular position: Term status Laboratory employees applying for regular-status positions are converted to regular status.

Internal Applicants: Regular appointment employees who have served the required period of continuous service in their current position are eligible to apply for posted jobs throughout the Laboratory. If an employee has not served the required period of continuous service, they may only apply for Laboratory jobs with the documented approval of their Division Leader. Please refer to Policy Policy P701 for applicant eligibility requirements.

Equal Opportunity: Los Alamos National Laboratory is an equal opportunity employer. All employment practices are based on qualification and merit, without regard to protected categories such as race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or spousal affiliation, physical or mental disability, medical conditions, pregnancy, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, or citizenship within the limits imposed by federal, state, and local laws and regulations. The Laboratory is also committed to making our workplace accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations, upon request, for individuals to participate in the application and hiring process. To request such an accommodation, please send an email to applyhelp@lanl.gov or call (505)-664-69

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