Job Description
Visa Sponsored Job: No Relocation Assistance Eligible: No Job Location: Boulder, Colorado Position Type: Full time, Term - 6 months or more (Fixed Term) Compensation Range: $34.65/hr - $43.32/hr Final salary and rates are based on education, experience, and skills relevant to the role.* Job Description Summary The University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR) is excited to announce the job opening for a Science Education Program Specialist II. The UCAR Center for Science Education (UCAR SciEd) connects students, educators, and the public with the cutting-edge Earth system science happening at UCAR, the National Science Foundation National Center for Atmospheric Research (NSF NCAR), and UCAR member universities. As a Program Specialist II, you'll play a central role in bringing that mission to life — coordinating programs, events, and workshops; developing and disseminating educational resources; and supporting science exhibits and public programming at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab. A key part of this role is amplifying UCAR SciEd's impact: communicating the story of our work, partnerships, and outcomes to both internal UCAR audiences and the broader science education community. If you're energized by the intersection of science, education, and public engagement — and you bring strong organizational and communication skills — this is a role where your work will reach learners of all ages and backgrounds. Job Description Application Deadline : This position will be posted until 11:59:59 pm MT on Friday, May 22. Applications will not be accepted past this date. Required application materials : Write a 2-3 paragraph summary of the event (approximately 200-300 words) for the UCAR SciEd newsletter, which reaches K-12 educators locally and nationwide. Feel free to invent reasonable details about activities, themes, or highlights. We are looking for clear, engaging writing that reflects an understanding of how to communicate science education programming to a K-12 teacher audience. Resume (preferably in PDF Format) Questionnaire - to be completed when submitting your application In lieu of a traditional cover letter, answer the following prompts that address the critical skills needed for this position. Your answers will be read and weighed equally to your Resume/CV and should provide specific, detailed, and informative responses based on your direct and previous work experiences. Please keep responses to 1-3 paragraphs per prompt. Project Coordination Describe a time you coordinated multiple concurrent projects with competing deadlines. What tools or systems did you use to stay organized, and how did you prioritize when demands shifted? In your response, please explain your decision-making process and the overall outcome Writing Sample: Science Storytelling UCAR SciEd has just completed a successful Super Science Saturday event at the NSF NCAR Mesa Lab, drawing approximately 1,400 visitors, including families and K-12 school groups. Background checks are conducted for candidates selected for hire. Learn more. Work Location Expectations: This position is open to candidates seeking in-person or hybrid (combination of 3 days in-person and 2 days of remote) opportunities. UCAR requires ALL positions to be performed within the U.S., excluding U.S. Territories. Position Type & Term: This position is full-time and term-limited through September 30, 2026 , with the possibility of extension based on funding and performance. What You Will Do Here is a summary of what one would expect to be generally responsible for in this role. Key Responsibilities Project Coordination Use Asana and other project management tools to coordinate SciEd programs, exhibits, and projects (e.g., developing timelines, identifying tasks and dependencies, clarifying team roles, and tracking deliverables). Communicate proactively with team members and project leads, adjusting plans as priorities and needs evolve. Coordinate workflow with external vendors, including graphic designers, translators, and contractors, to develop scopes of work, gather estimates, and oversee delivery in coordination with administrative staff. Monitor budgets and spending for assigned projects in support of principal investigators and leadership. Program and Event Planning Coordinate scheduling and logistics for Mesa Lab field trips, virtual programs, tours, and teacher professional development workshop