Science Education Coordinator (Library)

Salary : $44,657.60 - $48,339.20 Annually
Location : Albuquerque, NM
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2401479
Department: Arts and Culture
Division: CS-Library-Bern County Svcs
Opening Date: 03/22/2024
Closing Date: 4/5/2024 11:59 PM Mountain
Bargaining Unit: MP
Position Summary
Coordinate, monitor and manage Science Education programs and volunteers within the BioPark or Library Education section; recruit, train and supervise volunteer staff; and perform a variety of administrative tasks in support of assigned area of responsibility.
Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.
Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements
Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in education or STEM related field; and
Three (3) years of informal teaching or educational program/volunteer coordination experience in any of the following or comparable facilities: biological museum, aquarium, nature center, zoo, botanic garden, library or STEM based education program; and
To include one (1) year of supervisory or lead experience.
Experience working in an Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) accredited facility preferred.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or ability to obtain by date of hire.
Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.
May work flexible hours, including evening, weekends, and holidays as required.
Preferred Knowledge

• Principles and practices of informal life science and conservation education programming
• Principles and practices of STEM, health, wellness or nutrition education programming
• Principles and practices of volunteer administration, including recruitment and training
• Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Principles of time management

Preferred Skills & Abilities

• Establish, coordinate and direct education programs and volunteers
• Recommend and implement goals and objectives for providing scientifically-based programs and volunteer services
• Elicit community and organizational support of education programs and volunteers
• Promote Science Educational programs
• Allocate limited resources, including volunteers, in an effective manner
• Communicate clearly and concisely
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation

City of Albuquerque Employee Benefits
The City is committed to providing employees one of the most comprehensive and reasonably priced benefit packages available in New Mexico. We hope that you will find the coverage offered provides you with the choices and options necessary to keep you and your family healthy and well.
The City offers regular, full-time and part-time employees the option of participating in a variety of group insurance plans. Both Regular and Temporary (non-seasonal) employees participate in the state's retirement system.
Additional Benefit information is available by clicking on the links below.
01
Do you possess the lead or supervisory experience outlined in the minimum requirements? If you have successfully completed the City of Albuquerque's Pre-Management Development Program (PMDP), please select 'yes' and attach your certificate. (Lead is defined as monitors projects, programs or people.)

• Yes
• No

02
Select the highest level of successfully completed related education as identified by the minimum requirements (if applicable, attach supporting degree or transcripts).

• No High School Diploma
• High School Diploma or GED
• Non/degree accredited
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Juris Doctorate
• Doctorate

03
Select the number of years of work experience you possess which relates to the minimum requirements, if applicable, add verifiable time in a temporary upgrade status and/or volunteer experience when selecting number of years.

• No experience
• 1 to less than 6 months
• 6 to less than 12 months
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 7 years
• 7 years to less than 8 years
• 8 years to less than 9 years
• 9 years to less than 10 years
• 10 years to less than 11 years
• 11 years to less than 12 years
• 12 years to less than 13 years
• 13 or more years

04
Do you possess a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or have the ability to obtain by date of hire (attach a copy of your Driver's License)?

• Yes
• No

Required Question