Monnig Education Outreach Specialist Job Fort Worth area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Job Summary

The Monnig Education Outreach Specialist plays a critical role in developing and delivering innovative, narrative-based STEM education programming for middle school students (grades 5-8) as part of the NASA-funded STORIES (Story-based Teaching of Research in Extraterrestrial Samples) project. The Specialist has the unique opportunity to bridge planetary science, informal education, and community engagement through hands‑on experiences with one of the world's largest university‑based meteorite collections.

This position is funded through a NASA TEAM II grant until August 2027. Continuation of employment beyond the grant period is contingent upon securing additional funding.

Duties & Essential Job Functions

Designs interactive, narrative‑based learning units that incorporate NASA resources, extraterrestrial materials, and hands‑on meteorite activities.

Ensures all educational content for K‑12 students aligns with Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).

Develops supplementary materials including educator guides, student worksheets, and assessment tools.

Maintains the project website content including timely learning unit uploads.

Serves as the primary liaison for K‑12 schools, homeschool organizations, and informal education institutions.

Coordinates scheduling and logistics, and prepares and organizes educational materials and supplies for all educational programs and events.

Delivers on‑site STEM presentations and workshops throughout the DFW Metroplex (minimum 2 off‑campus events per month).

Facilitates large‑scale public outreach events aligned with NASA mission milestones and national STEM events (minimum 2 annually).

Conducts educator professional development workshops for Fort Worth ISD and partner organizations (minimum 4 over grant period).

Trains staff at partner education institutions to implement developed programming independently.

Oversees the Monnig Meteorite Lending Library, including management of 9 loan sets of meteorites and related terrestrial samples.

Collects data to measure program outcomes, including participant data, attendance records, and demographic information for evaluation purposes.

Administers pre/post surveys and other assessment instruments in collaboration with External Independent Evaluator.

Participates actively in NASA Informal Education (IE) Learning Cohort meetings and activities, including attending NASA conferences each year.

Assists with other grant reporting requirements and documentation.

Assists with grant proposal development and reporting for the Monnig Meteorite Gallery, including identifying relevant funding opportunities, drafting educational program narratives, compiling supporting documentation and data, and preparing materials for submission to federal, state, and private funding agencies.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Education, Earth Sciences, Planetary Science, or related STEM field.
Experience working with young learners (K‑12).

Preferred Education & Experience

Master's degree in Education, Museum Studies, Science Communication, or related field.
Experience in informal science education, museum education, or K‑12 STEM instruction.
Experience with curriculum development.

Required

Licensure/Certification /Specialized Training

Valid Texas Driver's License.
Must be insurable under the university motor vehicle requirements.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training

Familiarity with Texas TEKS and/or NGSS standards.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of organizational management and problem‑solving techniques.
Strong presentation and public speaking skills.
Skill in oral and written communication and organizational techniques.
Skill in the use of Microsoft Office to include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to assume administrative tasks and make decisions regarding daily activities.
Ability to work independently as well as being a collaborative team member.
Ability to schedule, plan and coordinate events.
Knowledge of social media management.
Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
Ability to develop…


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