Outreach and Training Specialist I (Casual)

Location: Boulder, Colorado; hybrid schedule with on-site work three days per week or equivalent. All positions must be performed within the United States, excluding U.S. Territories.

Salary: $22.89–$28.48 per hour; approximately 12 hours per week with seasonal flexibility and occasional weekend outreach. Casual employees may not work more than 1,000 hours in any 12-month period.

Company

hirify.global Center for Science Education connects students, educators, university faculty, and the public with Earth system science from hirify.global, NSF NCAR, and hirify.global member universities.

What you will do

• Deliver public tours, PreK-12 school field trips, and virtual educational programs for children, adults, and diverse audiences.
• Plan and deliver STEM outreach content and activities at festivals, workshops, community events, and conferences with SciEd and partner staff.
• Stay current with STEM education practices, Earth system science research, and science communication methods.
• Participate in self, peer, and programmatic evaluation, including classroom management and educational approach reviews.
• Monitor, track, and maintain Mesa Lab exhibits, classrooms, virtual studio, storage areas, and other education spaces.
• Assist with special exhibit projects and participate in SciEd meetings as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM, education, communication, interpretation, or a related discipline, plus 3 years of relevant formal K-12 or informal STEM education experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of K-12 in-person and virtual classroom management strategies and educational approaches for diverse learners.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to work effectively on a team.
• Familiarity with creating ethical, welcoming, and supportive STEM learning environments for audiences with varied needs and abilities.
• STEM knowledge, preferably related to NSF NCAR, hirify.global, and Earth system science, with the ability to explain complex topics to broad audiences.
• Proficiency with virtual and online educational platforms and standard office software including Google Suite, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with adaptability to learn new technologies.
• Ability to independently organize, coordinate, and prioritize varied tasks accurately and on time.
• Availability for occasional evening and weekend work.

Nice to have

• Ability to deliver programming in both English and Spanish.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible part-time casual schedule with seasonal adjustments and advance notice for occasional weekend outreach.
• Hybrid work arrangement combining in-person and remote work.
• Equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodation available for applicants with disabilities.
• Employment is subject to background checks and/or federal screenings.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Work must be performed within the United States, excluding U.S. Territories, and must comply with U.S. export control regulations.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter, questionnaire, and resume/CV by 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time on November 22, 2026; only complete applications will be considered.
• Selected candidates will complete background checks and/or federal screenings.