Education Specialist - Grand Junction, CO
About Company
RSI EnTech (RSI) has provided services to major federal clients and Fortune 500 engineering and construction companies since 1996. RSI EnTech has more than two decades of experience in complex, highly regulated markets providing environmental, engineering, energy and project management services while maintaining an excellent safety record. RSI Services was founded in 2017 and is the 8(a) company of RSI EnTech.
RSI is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and is a wholly owned operating company of ASRC Industrial (AIS). AIS is a wholly owned operating company of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation (ASRC), an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC). Through ASRC, we are a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
RSI offers a full range of benefits; a generous PTO plan, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, 401K (100% match up to 4% eligible compensation) and 100% immediate vesting, Basic and Supplemental life insurance, and short- & long-term disability.
Job Title: Education Specialist
Location(s): Grand Junction, CO
Hiring Range: The offer will be based upon the selected applicant education, training, and experience, see chart below:
Degree* BA/BS
Minimum Years of Experience** 0
Annualized Hiring Range $32K - $40K
Degree* BA/BS
Minimum Years of Experience** 5
Annualized Hiring Range $40K-$48K
* or equivalent
** Graduate degree can be substituted for 2 years of experience
Status: Full-Time
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Clearance and Health Requirements:
- Criminal Background Check
- Pre-placement Drug Screening
- COVID 19 Vaccination or legally supported exemption
- Fit for Duty Test (if applicable)
RSI EnTech, LLC is recruiting for an Education Specialist. This position will support the nationwide STEM with LM program (70%) and locally the interpretive center operations at the Atomic Legacy Cabin (30%). The Education Specialist provides subject matter expertise in writing curriculum and leading science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education projects. At the cabin, they will host public tours and participate in related public engagement and outreach strategies and events, including staffing the Atomic Legacy Cabin during public hours.
This position is required to travel locally 25% of the time.
Primary responsibilities and essential functions:
- Provide subject matter expertise, write curriculum and activities, and lead projects within the STEM with LM program.
- Conduct research with original historic documents and objects.
- Contribute to the development of web and social media content.
- Create temporary displays in support of visitor experiences.
- Provide excellent professional customer service for both the public and internal team members.
- Review scientific and technical resources for use in programs.
- Write lesson plans and curriculum that are in alignment with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
- Write scripts and create videos in cooperation with videographers.
- Develop and host onsite, offsite, and virtual experiences and programs for schools, youth and adult groups, stakeholders, and the general public.
- Directly support events such as Nuclear Science Week, Ute Water-Children's Water Festival, Earth Day, and similar Grand Junction, CO area events.
- Collaborate with other departments to create graphic displays and self-guided educational products.
- Staff the Atomic Legacy Cabin during public visiting hours.
Work experience, skills, and capabilities needed:
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively communicate and write lesson plans and activities about topics of history and STEM subject areas that align to NGSS.
- Ability to work with the public in many educational settings both in person and virtually with a wide diversity in audiences.
- Ability to present interpretive programs; engage and communicate with audiences; and support special events.
- Strong organization and project management skills.
- Proven problem-solving, decision-making, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to communicate complex information with diverse technical and nontechnical stakeholder groups.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with managers, co-workers, stakeholders, and the general public.
- Ability to lead independent task and collaborative efforts.
- Ability to maintain a safe working environment for self, coworkers, and the public.
- Ability to prioritize and manage internal client expectations across multiple, competing projects/priorities with quick turn-around times.
- Ability to think and act creatively to define a project, then execute a project plan.
- Ability to work under pressure to complete tasks with aggressive due dates.
Technical knowledge, certifications/licenses, and software proficiency required:
- Can-do attitude and collaborative work style; flexibility and adaptability.
- Positive orientation towards customer service.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficiency with SharePoint
- Strong attention to detail and quality.
- Valid driver’s license.
Desirable qualifications, experience, or proficiencies of the ideal candidate:
- National Association for Interpretation certification.
- Familiarity working as a contractor for the U.S. government.
- Knowledge of the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Legacy Management.
Required Education and Years of Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in Education, or a related field.
Experience in teaching role.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The employee exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is regularly required to use hands to handle or feel, to reach with hands and arms, and to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
The employee is regularly required handle or feel, to reach, and communicate. The employee is frequently required to move about and maintain various positions. The employee must have the ability to perceive the environment and observe technical material and emails.
EEO Statement:
ASRC Industrial (AIS) and its operating companies affords equal opportunity in employment to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, pregnancy, familial status, disability status, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected under Federal, State or Local law. AIS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.