Learning at the National Air and Space Museum sparks curiosity and empowers learners to imagine the possibilities of our future. The Museum commemorates the past and is committed to educating and inspiring audiences to foster an appreciation for the importance of flight to humanity. This position is in the Education Department under the Education and Visitor Experience Directorate of the National Air and Space Museum (NASM), at the Smithsonian Institution. The position is responsible for supporting astronomy subject matter and learning opportunities in the education department’s work to educate and engage audiences of all ages.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the development and implementation of astronomy-specific learning resources for all audiences including families, children, young adults, and educators, with emphasis on creating new audiences.
• Facilitates astronomy learning using observatory, planetarium, and telescopes.
• Works with curatorial staff to ensure accuracy of astronomy teaching and devises strategies to infuse astronomy education into all the Museum’s programming, contributing to a science education plan centered on comprehensive topics portrayed in exhibition halls within the institution.
• Reads and interprets academic reports; policies, and other documents that provide awareness of techniques, pressing issues, or other matters in the field of astronomy to integrate into subject matter developed by the institution.
• Supports and engages teams of specialists and volunteers responsible for the development of activities and materials, and operations of the observatory.
• Supports developing grant reports.
• Conducts ongoing evaluations to ensure programs and exhibitions meet audiences’ needs for astronomy engagement and Museum goals.

Salary Range: $70,623-$80,041/year