Outreach Activity Program Specialist

Position Summary

The Education Division builds programs and provides resources and professional development for all education settings. The Office of Science Outreach supports ACS members and volunteers who share chemistry with their communities. The types of programs offered include hands-on activity resources, science outreach training, outreach campaigns, grants, volunteer recognition, and a high school chemistry competition. The office works both domestically and internationally.

This position will provide support to the Office of Science Outreach by coordinating interactive activity resources for ACS sponsored outreach events, including ACS Kids Zone and

magazine. This will include identifying and designing appropriate interactive activities for different audiences, testing activities, writing instructions for different audiences, incorporating activities into the ACS Chemistry Outreach Activities Library, and providing other support to the Office of Science Outreach team as needed. Minimal travel will be expected for this position (less than 10%).

- Identify and design interactive activities appropriate for different audiences.

- Test activities, to include RAMP-based safety assessments, write instructions, and incorporate visual demonstrations of the activities.

- Oversee purchasing, cataloging, and shipping of supplies for Office of Science Outreach events.

- Incorporate activities into the online ACS Chemistry Outreach Activities Library and serve as liaison to ACS web team.

- Collaborate with internal ACS partners (e.g., marketing, purchasing, contracts).

- Contribute to other Office of Science Outreach initiatives as needed.

Education/Experience/Technological Knowledge

Bachelor’s degree in science, education, or related field with experience identifying and designing science outreach activities. Formal or informal science education experience is highly desirable. Strong writing and verbal communications skills for interacting with volunteers and the general public. Outstanding interpersonal skills with superior customer service.

This role is based in our Washington, DC office. ACS employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work week, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose.

A reasonable rate of compensation for this position is between $65,000-$75,000 per year.

Any actual offer of employment, reflecting the total compensation package and benefits, will be made in the sole discretion of ACS. ACS reserves the right to amend or modify its employment benefits and compensation structure at any time.