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Position Announcement
The Astronomical Society of the Pacific (ASP) in San Francisco, California,
is hiring a full-time Astronomy Educator to join a team of National Science
Foundation funded partners researching a professional development and
community building program for educators at “small” science museums nd
nature centers.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the development and production of a suite of hands-on activities and
“toolkits” tailored to theneeds of museum and nature center educators
(includes formative testing sessions).
• Assist with the development of training protocols and agendas and help
train participants at onsite workshops nationally (some travel required).
• Assist with the adaptation of activities for “distance learning” and
online training protocols.
• Moderate distance learning and online workshop sessions and discussions.
• Assist project evaluators with formative and summative data collection as
required.
• Assist with recruitment of workshop participants.
• Attend weekly ASP team meetings and take part in monthly project team
teleconferences.
• Other duties as required.

Required Qualifications:
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the sciences (astronomy preferred) AND
three years in informal education and outreach; OR a Bachelor’s degree in
the sciences, three years demonstrated work in informal education/outreach,
and strong content knowledge in astronomy.
• Experience developing and/or adapting hands-on astronomy activities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, public speaking abilities, and an
enthusiastic/positive personality.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Solid computer skills (including Word, Excel, e-mail, World Wide Web).
• Ability to multi-task and be creative (i.e., think “out of the box” when
necessary).
• Comfortable working under more than one supervisor and open to diverse job
assignments.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.

Desired Qualifications:
• Two years work experience at a science museum, science center, natural
history museum, nature center, or equivalent delivering educational
programming.
• Strong knowledge of inquiry-based learning.
• Experience with distance/online learning (development experience highly
desired).
Salary: $35-38,000 per year (based on experience)
To Apply: Please send a resume and cover letter explaining your interest and
qualifications. Send application packages by mail to: Astronomy Educator
Screening Committee, Astronomical Society of the Pacific, 390 Ashton Ave.,
San Francisco, CA 94112; or by email to [log in to unmask]
[Consideration of applicants will begin immediately, and will continue until
the position has been filled.]

About the Astronomical Society of the Pacific: The ASP is the oldest and
largest general astronomy organization in the U.S., with members in all 50
states and in more than 70 other nations. Founded in 1889, the ASP is now a
recognized nationwide leader in the field of astronomy education, with
programs and materials for students and educators (both formal and
informal), as well as for the public at large. For more information about
the ASP and its programs, visit http://www.astrosociety.org.

The ASP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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