Job Openings

To apply, please submit resume with a cover letter and three references to humanresource@ssnsc.org – attention Martha B. Twigg

Education Programs Manager (24 hours per week)

SSNSC seeks an experienced educator with creative vision to provide leadership in the development and implementation of the Science Center’s content rich environmental and natural science programs for schools, children, families, and adults. This position is a key member of the strategic plan and serves as representative to the local and state educational community, promoting collaborative efforts to strengthen program delivery. The Education Programs Manager is responsible for the development and oversight of the department budget. The candidate should be articulate, energetic, and well organized with a demonstrated record of teaching informal / formal science programs. Teaching may be required.

Qualifications: Applicant should have a masters degree in natural or environmental science, strong working knowledge of the state curriculum guidelines, and experience developing science programs for the elementary and middle school student. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong command of digital technology, and experience leading an innovative and experienced staff of naturalists.

Programming Coordinator (P/T flexible hours)

SSNSC seeks a highly organized individual to manage the master schedule of programs and oversee the scheduling of Science Center environmental and natural science programs, including teacher workshops to schools and organizations. Serves as the contact person for scheduling and on-site and outreach natural science programs and presentations. Hours are flexible.

This position will coordinate with the Education Department and Public Relations Director to promote SSNSC natural science education and public programs through email communications and mailings to area schools, senior centers, civic groups and organizations.

Qualifications: Applicant should have bachelors degree, knowledge of state curriculum guidelines a plus, experience in informal or formal elementary education preferred. This position requires excellent command of digital technology.
 

Volunteer Coordinator - Part Time (10-12 hours per week)

Science Center volunteers come from many sources and interests: from high school students completing community service hours to retired teachers leading programs to moms helping at special events and anyone who loves nature, life-long learning, and people!

We are seeking an enthusiastic and experienced part-time Volunteer Coordinator for 10-12 hours per week. This person is responsible for maintaining long-term and special event volunteer and docent involvement as well as strengthening the Science Center's broad-base of community support. Responsibilities include: volunteer recruitment and orientation, ongoing training, supervision and recognition, and scheduling volunteers for department needs, visitor services receptionists, and special events.

The Volunteer Coordinator works closely with the Executive Director, Science Center staff, Board of Directors, and all volunteers.

Preferred Skills: Must enjoy working with people and be highly organized, detail oriented, creative, and energetic. Excellent interpersonal, communication skills. Computer proficiency is required.

Per Diem Naturalist

The Education Department is looking for per diem Naturalists to teach our environmental education programs on an as-needed basis.  Training will be provided.