Education and Outreach Specialist

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. Provide instructional and design leadership for a national educator professional development program across online, onsite, and hybrid platforms .

Posted 10/22/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $60,000 - $75,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and delivering educational programs focused on ocean exploration, utilizing strong project management skills and a deep understanding of marine science. Capable of leading collaborative initiatives and creating engaging educational materials that meet national standards.

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Bachelor's Degree In Science EducationDeep Understanding Of OceanographyExperience Developing Educational MaterialsStrong Oral And Written Communication SkillsPractical Understanding Of Section 508 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentProject ManagementEducational Material DevelopmentWorkshop CoordinationEvaluation CoordinationGraphic DesignContent CurationData TranslationProfessional Development ManagementOcean Literacy

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCollaborative SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsTime Management

Tools & Technologies

Learning Ocean Science CurriculumWeb-Based Educational ToolsEmail MarketingSocial Media PlatformsOnline Educational Collections

Industry Keywords

NOAA Ocean ExplorationMarine EcosystemsNGSSPhenomenon-Based LearningEducational PartnershipsProfessional Development WorkshopsEducation Outreach ProgramsSection 508 ComplianceOcean Education NetworksFederal Standards Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide instructional and design leadership for a national educator professional development program across online, onsite, and hybrid platforms
Design, coordinate, and deliver NOAA Ocean Exploration professional learning and professional development opportunities
Develop objectives, agendas, workshop materials, presentations, handouts, supply guides, videos, and promotional materials
Curate NOAA Ocean Exploration multimedia, expeditions, fact sheets, lessons, and other content
Communicate workshop priorities, needs, and expectations with internal and external partners
Maintain and train a network of at least five internal and external workshop facilitators
Identify new facilitators and host partners; coordinate workshop planning, logistics, promotion, implementation, and instruction
Lead facilitator training and monitoring meetings to ensure consistency across educator opportunities
Serve as Alliance Partner site coordinator liaison for onsite and online professional development
Cultivate and establish educational partnerships with aquaria, museums, universities, and informal science centers
Coordinate ocean education partner meeting logistics, agendas, and meeting minutes
Present workshops, promote offerings, oversee advertising, and execute topical education webinars and presentations
Execute and guide professional development and summative workshop evaluations
Manage professional development workshops using Learning Ocean Science through Ocean Exploration curriculum
Provide program management for online EX teacher professional development courses with the College of Exploration
Coordinate workshop announcements and updates to educator listservs and education websites
Keep the Professional Development offering and Education Alliance page up to date on the Ocean Exploration website
Provide project coordination, program, and technical services for education products and activities engaging educators, students, and the public
Manage existing alliance partnerships and document financial agreements
Develop education outreach programs supporting NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer expeditions and telepresence
Establish, curate, and maintain storage management for historic and current education content
Identify content gaps and priorities for new materials
Plan, coordinate, and execute education product development meeting classroom needs, standards, and instructional methods
Coordinate brand identity and graphic design for NOAA Ocean Exploration education products
Perform graphic design and technical reviews of external partner work
Coordinate translations with regional language and local dialect experts
Identify evaluation needs and coordinate external evaluators
Develop and implement education strategies aligned with NOAA Ocean Exploration and NOAA Education Strategic Plans
Analyze education landscapes and educator needs; evaluate products, training, and communications approaches
Formulate promotion and outreach approaches to expand education offerings
Coordinate promotion strategies using email, social media, websites, conference presentations, and newsletters
Grow the ocean education audience and provide website updates
Plan and maintain educational outreach materials and supply lists
Initiate projects and requirements documents for innovative ocean exploration communications
Execute expedition education coverage through web-based approaches and outreach events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Science Education, Curriculum Development, or a related field; OR a degree in a marine/ocean science-related field with professional experience as an educator, outreach specialist, or program coordinator in a formal or informal education setting
Deep understanding of oceanography, marine ecosystems, and current marine technology
Demonstrated experience developing age-appropriate educational materials or programming supporting national formal education standards and instructional strategies, including NGSS, Ocean Literacy, and phenomenon-based learning
Ability to translate complex scientific data, technology, and discoveries into clear, engaging materials for diverse audiences
Ability to manage the full product development lifecycle, work with external contractors, establish project milestones, monitor deliverables, and provide timely feedback
Ability to lead collaborative education initiatives with interagency partners, cooperative institutes, and ocean education networks
Practical understanding of Section 508 compliance standards for digital materials and experience coordinating web-posting workflows for online educational collections
Strong oral and written communication skills across diverse audiences
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with internal and external stakeholders
Proven ability to adapt quickly to evolving program requirements and agency priorities
Demonstrated critical thinking and proactive problem-solving skills
Excellent time-management and organizational skills
Demonstrated initiative and self-direction in managing assigned program areas
Strong attention to detail when reviewing drafts, enforcing visual/content consistency, and ensuring compliance with federal standards
Ability to work effectively independently and as a collaborative team member
Willingness and ability to travel to lead regional and national educator professional development workshops, facilitate classroom testing and product feedback cycles, and present at professional educational or scientific conferences
Occasional travel required (5+ trips annually)
Proximity to a major commercial airport highly preferred
Must perform duties from an approved alternative worksite within the United States
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Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage
Personal Time Off (PTO) plus paid holidays
401(k) retirement plan with company matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System
Personalized career growth plans for every employee
100% remote full-time telework
Employee-owned company
Highly competitive compensation plan