This position is for a part-time coordinator who will assist with current and emerging programming within the ASRC IlluminationSpace Hub. Programming includes:

• In-person immersive learning experiences in our IlluminationSpace Visitor Center with motion sensing technology, touch-screens, projections and other sensor technologies;

• Our new virtual 360-degree interactive tour experience which can run online or on Virtual Reality platforms.

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The Advanced Science Research Center (ASRC) is a 200,000 square-foot facility in upper Manhattan, designed to promote collaboration among scientists in five areas of global research and innovation: nanoscience, photonics, structural biology, neuroscience, and environmental sciences.

The ASRC operates as a center of development of an integrated research network that brings together faculty, students, and post-doctoral fellows to perform cutting-edge science. The goal is to educate trainees in becoming the new leaders of tomorrow, by providing growth in increasingly inter-related disciplines of applied science.

The IlluminationSpace is an immersive learning environment featuring interactive, motion sensing exhibitions highlighting the fundamentals of each research initiative at the ASRC: Nanoscience, Photonics, Structural Biology, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science.

The space hosts in-person and virtual field trips which include live talks and tours with current research faculty and students. The IS field trip program hosts ~300 visitors each year ranging in ages from middle school up to college age students.

GENERAL DUTIES

The ASRC is seeking a part-time coordinator to assist with program management of current and emerging programming within the ASRC IlluminationSpace Hub. This temporary position is funded through a grant in support of our work to establish a collective space for science communications, outreach, and education at CUNY. Extension of this position beyond the initial 7-month period is contingent on future funding and need.

The individual for this position must be energetic, adaptable, imaginative and highly organized in order to coordinate and facilitate programming for a wide range of youth audiences. The coordinator will take ownership of existing IlluminationSpace youth programming and will manage a team of 2 undergraduate interns. The coordinator will also work closely with the STEM Education & Outreach manager in the development of new programming, content and strategic initiatives.

• Coordinate and lead facilitate in-person and virtual STEM youth programming for the IlluminationSpace (ASRC Field Trips, In-School visits, Virtual Tours)
• Manage undergraduate intern facilitators

• Correspond with youth group leaders and ASRC guest scientists
• Assist with development and organization of hands- on STEM activities and virtual educational content
• Assist with brainstorming and beta testing of new immersive learning technologies
• Maintain and grow relationships with local schools & youth groups
• Assist with survey data collection and annual report writing

• Keep track of project deadlines and traffic communications and materials that help ensure their timely achievement
• Attend key planning meetings and distribute post-meeting notes
• Prepare and distribute correspondence as assigned
• Other duties as assigned

This position is funded by a grant awarded under the Public Interest Technology Challenge. It is a non-tax levy appointment supported by funds administered through the Research Foundation of The City University of New York. As such, you will be considered an employee of the Research Foundation and will be subject to Research Foundation personnel policies and procedures for project employees. All appointments are subject to budgetary guidelines, fiscal constraints, and satisfactory performance assessment with no presumption of retention.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in STEM or Education
• 2-3 years experience working with K-12 youth

• Proficiency in Google Docs, Dropbox, MS Outlook and other MS Office applications.
• Proficiency with Zoom meeting and webinar functions.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in urban STEM Education, particularly in museums, after schools or summer programs

• Experience managing interns and volunteers
• Experience with VR, AR or gaming technology
• Comfortable digesting and interpreting complex scientific ideas for general audiences
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excels in collaborative and dynamic work environments