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Posted December 17, 2025
Supervisory Education Specialist
Green Bank Observatory
Green Bank, West Virginia
Salary Range: $60,398 — $84,558
Position Summary
At the Green Bank Observatory WV, we are seeking a full-time Supervisory Education Specialist to provide oversight for education and outreach initiatives, directing staff and volunteers to ensure program quality and consistency. The successful candidate will lead strategic planning, evaluation, material development, and major events as well as guides partnership efforts and public engagement strategies across programs. 
 
What You Will be Doing:
  • Provides oversight and direction for volunteers and staff supporting program execution and engagement activities; ensures proper training, task assignment, and adherence to organizational standards.
  • Oversees and directs the development and implementation of education and outreach programs (formal, informal, and professional development) for K–16 students, educators, and the general public; ensures program quality, consistency, and alignment with organizational goals while guiding staff and volunteers in execution.
  • Oversees budget planning and resource distribution for education and outreach initiatives.
  • Develops and implement evaluation practices to measure impact, inform improvements, and support grant reporting requirements.
  • Oversees and guides the design and development of educational materials in print and digital formats, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with program objectives; provides direction to staff and volunteers involved in content creation.
  • Oversees and directs the planning and coordination of events and activities—such as Open Houses, science fairs, exhibitions, and STEM engagement initiatives—ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with program objectives; provides guidance to staff and volunteers involved in event execution.
  • Directs efforts to establish and maintain partnerships with schools, districts, community organizations, and other stakeholders; ensures collaboration aligns with program objectives and provides guidance to staff in managing these relationships.
  • Empowers and supervises staff in creating and delivering high-quality programs, presentations, and tours
Work Environment
Work is primarily conducted in a research and educational setting, with frequent interaction in both indoor and outdoor environments. The position requires flexibility to support regular evening and weekend events, including public programs, tours, and outreach activities. A varied schedule is essential to accommodate program needs, special events, and organizational priorities.
 
Who You Are:
  • You have a master’s degree
  • You have Minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field
  • Proven leadership experience supervising staff and volunteers
  • Strong background in strategic planning, program evaluation, and partnership management
  • Experience overseeing large-scale events and managing budgets
  • Familiarity with organizational compliance and reporting standards
Additional Requirements
  • This position requires the selected applicant to successfully pass a post-offer, pre-employment background check
  • The successful candidate must be eligible for employment in the United States
Total Rewards: 
Associated Universities, Inc (AUI) offers a comprehensive total rewards package for this position, subject to eligibility requirements. We are committed to serving our employees and their families with an extensive and competitive compensation and benefits package that supports our employees’ overall well-being and career growth.
 
Application Instructions:
Select the “Apply Now” button. Please be prepared to upload your current CV/Resume and a cover letter describing interest and suitability for the position.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement: 
AUI is an equal opportunity employer. To view our complete statement, please visit https://public.nrao.edu/careers. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may submit your request by sending an email to resumes@nrao.edu.
 
Featured
Posted December 1, 2025
Fellow for Public Engagement in Science Policy
Association of Science and Technology Centers
Washington, D.C. or remote
Salary Range: $95,000

Working in close collaboration with the Senior Director for ASTC’s Future of Science Strategies, the Fellow for Public Engagement in Science Policy will lead the design, planning, and implementation of a project to build capacity for public engagement in science policy. The Fellow will develop a playbook and supporting evidence base for a new, proactive approach to science policy development that is informed by public priorities and values.

These methods will be applied to create policies that are more responsive to the public. Specific policy proposals and ideas will be refined and socialized with scientific policymakers and thought leaders to encourage the adoption and implementation. Examples of policy uptake will be captured and used to demonstrate the benefits of this approach and help attract interest from new collaborators across think tanks, universities, philanthropy, and community-based organizations. The Fellow will be fully integrated into ASTC’s team and will contribute to core Future of Science and organizational initiatives. They will also participate in shared learning, networking, and co-creation opportunities across a community of experts.

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