K12 Environmental and STEM Outreach Coordinator
The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; K12 Environmental and STEM Outreach Coordinator with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Master’s graduate to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:
- Planning and coordinating school-wide EPA Science Days, where EPA employees teach environmental science topics to all students in several area schools;
- Facilitating visits to EPA-RTP campus by school and community groups; and
- Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.
Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Research Triangle Park, NC.
Salary: $29.57 per hour.
Travel: Travel within approximately 50 miles of EPA-RTP will be required.
Required Skills:
- Previous work and/or volunteer experience in community and educational outreach, including teaching through the use of hands-on activities;
- Experience with spreadsheets and databases; and
- Excellent communication skills. The team member must be able to communicate proficiently in English both verbally and in writing.
What the EPA project is about
Within ORD, the Center for Environmental Measurement & Modeling (CEMM) conducts research to advance EPA’s ability to measure and model contaminants in the environment, including research to provide fundamental methods and models needed to implement environmental statutes. The methods and models developed by CEMM are typically applied at the airshed, watershed and ecosystem level. Within the CEMM Immediate Office, the Research Planning and Coordination Staff (RPCS) leads the planning, coordination, and accountability of research performed by the national lab. The staff consists of Assistant Laboratory Directors (ALDs) and senior staff which assist in the management of the laboratory and research programs. CEMM also has two Associate Directors (ADs) who provide the scientific leadership and oversee the health and ecology programs.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age and
- Have earned at least a master’s degree in science, technology, engineering and mathematics field, including but not limited to environmental science, environmental health, air/water quality, or science communication or a closely related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
- Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
Interested in this research opportunity? If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email Elyse.Morrow@ORAU.org