Outreach Coordinator

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Position Summary

The Outreach Coordinator is responsible for developing implementing and managing outreach activities to engage with educational institutions community members and key stakeholders. This role involves educating our target audiences gathering feedback and building relationships to foster awareness and support for the USGS EROS Centers mission. This position plans and coordinates activities presentations and events for students 612th grade higher ed. community members and visitors of the EROS Center and provides public tours daily or as necessary.

*** Must have Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. ***

Duties and responsibilities

• Community Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with local community leaders educational institutions and other groups to educate the public on the value of the work performed at EROS.
  • Create and deliver inclass presentations and handson activities about EROS Center and its earth science projects to schools and other community groups across the region
  • Coordinate presentations and Q&A sessions and speakers for select onsite visiting groups
  • Coordinate job shadowing/mentoring opportunities for high school and college students working with EROS scientists and projects
  • Provide daily tours of the EROS Center as regularly scheduled and upon request
  • Responsible for the quality of the visitor experience while at EROS
• Event Support and Coordination: Support and enhance EROS outreach presence for community events and regional and national workshops conferences trade shows etc. to promote the value of EROS science projects and support USGS STEM initiatives
  • Create and constantly innovate new outreach activities to serve 612th grade and all secondary education students
  • Prepare and distribute outreach materials for events or as requested for collaborators
  • Travel to local regional and national events as requested
  • Support internal departments with hosting special events
• Communication: Serve as a primary point of contact for inquiries and communications related to outreach activities.
  • Coordinate group visits and tours of the EROS Center with members of the public
  • Work with internal staff to coordinate tours and arrange for speaking engagements
  • Keep outreach and educational webpages up to date
  • Communicate with the public smaller groups & occasionally large groups
• Collaboration: Work with internal teams to align outreach efforts with overall EROS Center Communications & Outreach goals
  • Working with our scientists create presentations to share the value of EROS science projects
  • Work with other teams at EROS to ensure all required paperwork and processes are complete
  • Work with team members to support monthly and annual reporting needs

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

*** Must have Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. ***

Education:

• Associate or bachelors degree in a related field from a college/university (Teaching Public Relations Communications)

Experience:

• 23 years proven experience in outreach community engagement or public relations.
• Strong written and verbal and presentation skills.
• Ability to organize and manage events and activities.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• Interest in physical sciences or remote sensing a plus

Computer Skills

• Ability to operate a personal computer & have a high comfort level with the Microsoft suite of products

Working conditions

A majority of the work is performed in the Center. Outreach activities do require offsite assignments including overnight travel (in some cases) at sites across the region and nation.

Physical requirements

The requirements of a normal office environment are applicable to this position most of the time.

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Three years of continuous residency in the U.S. for issuance of a Government Security credential
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain a badge for government facility access and user account

Experience and/or Education in lieu of these qualifications will be reviewed for applicability to meet these requirements.

KBR partners with several other companies to fulfill its requirements as a government contractor. The selected subcontracting companies align their benefits as closely as possible to those above.

KBR Benefits

KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.

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