The Lawrence Hall of Science
The public science center of the University of California, Berkeley.
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Title: Community Engagement and Outreach Educator
Type of Job: Staff job
Pay Rate: $23 – $28 depending on experience
Classification: Community Engagement Specialist I
Work Hours: Variable hours; 8:00am – 5:30pm; Programs are typically held Tuesday – Friday, mornings and some evenings, weekends and holidays.
Full-time positions available. Requires a minimum commitment of 32hrs/week to maximum of 40hrs/week.
To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and availability to Ime Edokpayi, at iedo@berkeley.edu with the subject line: Outreach Educator Application.
The Outreach Educator works with learners of all ages (but primarily elementary-aged kids), making science fun with hands-on experiences and programs designed by The Lawrence Hall of Science, UC Berkeley’s only public science center. In addition to facilitating learning, this position also cares for the accessibility and safety of the learning spaces.
Our job is to do science interactively and playfully, but we take our work seriously and understand the impact that it has on a learner’s relationship with Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math (STEAM). In this position you will have the chance to collaborate with a supportive team, learn about science communication, inspire creativity & curiosity, and explore how to facilitate learning in programs related to Physics, Math, Nature and Engineering.
The Public Science Center Outreach and Community Engagement Team represents the group of educators and volunteers who facilitate a variety of activities including: NGSS aligned workshops, science festivals and drop-in activities. Through research-based pedagogy, committed reflection on practice, and co-designed educational spaces and experiences, the team acts as the face and the core of The Lawrence’s community engagement landscape.
For the 2024-2025 school year, our outreach offerings will include:
Program delivery includes, but is not limited to:
Required:
Preferred:
Community Engagement Specialist II
Will develop skills for: informal STEM education, education pedagogy, teamwork, communication, reflective practice and self-initiated growth, giving and incorporating feedback, public speaking, and time management.
Please send a resume, cover letter, and winter/spring availability (class schedule or description of your availability) to Ime Edokpayi, at iedo@berkeley.edu with the subject line: Outreach Educator Application.