Education Outreach Specialist

Locations:

Air & Space Museum 7711 E Academy Blvd Denver CO 80230 (primary)

Exploration of Flight 13005 Wings Way Englewood CO 80112

Offsite locations (as required)

Status & Classification: Regular FullTime NonExempt

Payrate: $26 $30/hour (depending on experience)

Work Schedule: Monday Friday* 8:30am 5pm 40 hours/week

*This position must accommodate offsite field work and a flexible work schedule including weekends evenings special events and occasional outoftown travel.

Application window: deadline to submit applications is Saturday April 12th 2025

Summary
The Education & Outreach Specialist is responsible for promoting and expanding student achievement in aerospace STEAM topics while assisting in student engagement and recruitment for Wings Aerospace Education (WAE) programs. This role involves engaging learners of all ages but especially middle and highschool students through handson projectbased aerospacerelated instruction in a variety of classroom and workshop settings. The Education & Outreach Specialist supports Wings Over the Rockies educational mission by conducting outreach at local schools community events and both Wings locations. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire students grow educational programming and expand aerospace learning opportunities through both instruction and outreach initiatives. The Education & Outreach Specialist is a member of the Education department working closely with the Education Program Manager Education Program Coordinator and other crossdepartmental teams. This position reports to the Director of Education.

Organization
Founded in 1994 on the former Lowry Air Force Base in east Denvers historic Lowry Field neighborhood Wings Over the Rockies is a nonprofit community organization dedicated to unlocking dreams of flight through exhibits local events and educational programming. We are Colorados official Air & Space Museum having been recognized by CNN Travel as one of their 20 Best aviation museums in the world. Each year we welcome over 160000 visitors representing all 50 states and dozens of countries internationally. Wings is committed to diversity inclusion and accessibility. The Museum boasts more than 100000 sq. ft. of open hangar space full of iconic aircraft space vehicles historical artifacts and more. Visitors can experience thrilling flight simulators discover educational programs and participate in one of our many exciting Museumsponsored events.

Exploration of Flight (EoF) is our flightfocused educational extension. This 15acre campus is located at the Centennial Airport where we offer showcase events with a variety of aircraft aviation immersion programs pilot ground training and flight experiences. EoF is home to our Blue Sky Gallery exhibit and interactive aviation center featuring an airworthy fleet of civilian and military aircraft.

Benefits

• Employerpaid Medical Dental Vision Basic Life/AD&D coverage
• $600 annual Health Savings Account (HSA) employer contribution for eligible medical plans
• Voluntary STD Life/AD&D Accident Critical Illness and Legal/ID protection plans available
• Optional Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts
• 2 weeks of paid vacation per year
• Paid personal time 1 week/year) and sick leave
• 403(b) group retirement plan participation with employer match
• Potential for annual bonuses merit pay increases professional development and career advancement
• Wings Museum membership 25 gift shop discount and other employee perks

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Please Note this list is not all inclusive but intended to be a general outline of the essential duties for this position.

Program Support & Delivery

• Deliver engaging educational experiences in classrooms summer camps workshops and museum settings to inspire student interest in aerospace careers
• Instruct and mentor middleand highschool students in aviation and spacerelated courses
• Lead handson projectbased learning experiences in aerospace STEAM subjects for all ages

Outreach & Recruitment

• Actively promote Wings educational programs to students parents and educators to drive participation enrollment
• Build and maintain relationships with local schools community organizations and other stakeholders to increase program visibility and participation
• Represent Wings at school visits community events and outreach programs
• Assist in recruiting students for WAE programs
• Manage program supplies outreach materials and logistics for events

Collaboration & Administration

• Work closely with education team museum staff and volunteers to ensure high quality program
• Maintain strong communication and align outreach efforts with organizational goals
• Track participation collect feedback and assist in reporting program outcomes to measure impact and effectiveness

Working Conditions

This position requires frequent commuting to various offsite locations. The Air & Space Museum operates in an 80yearold aircraft hangar. Exploration of Flight is located at a busy regional airport. Environmental conditions may vary.

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• Must be at least twentyone 21 years of age or older
• Minimum one 1 year of prior teaching experience in formal or informal settings
• Must have reliable access to personal transportation and a clean driving record (MVR)
• Bachelors degree or Teacher Certification preferred but not required
• Prior teaching experience primarily middle and highschoolaged students in projectbased learning environments
• Proficiency with technology including computer applications digital rendering 3D printing robotics drones flight simulators and other STEMrelated subjects highly preferred
• Working knowledge of the air & space industry current aerospace trends and emerging technologies preferred
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal time management and multitasking abilities
• Ability to work independently or in a team environment
• Selfmotivated energetic and outcomeoriented problem solver with excellent organizational skills
• Commitment to social inclusion ensuring Wings Over the Rockies and its programs are accessible to a diverse audience
• Able to squat/lift/carry objects and push/pull carts weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with the mission of Wings Over the Rockies including its exhibits and educational programs