The Manager of Community Outreach leads and innovates public outreach activities in entomology, collaborating with campus and community partners to deliver impactful educational programs
Job Summary
The Manager of Community Outreach leads and innovates public outreach activities in entomology, collaborating with campus and community partners to deliver impactful educational programs.
This role involves supervising multiple outreach teams, mentoring students and volunteers, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory policies including animal care.
The position requires managing budgets, developing community relationships, participating in recruitment and marketing, and contributing to departmental committees.
Matching Summary
The Manager of Community Outreach leads and innovates public outreach activities in entomology, collaborating with campus and community partners to deliver impactful educational programs.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Supervise outreach teams and operations
Develop educational outreach programs
Manage live arthropod species and cultures
Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
Budget oversight and resource management
Mentor students and volunteers
Nice-to-have
Experience with USDA APHIS permitting
Fundraising and grant application skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Team management including students and volunteers
Knowledge of K-12 STEAM educational standards
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
3 years relevant experience required, 4-8 years preferred
Experience working with live arthropods and maintaining captive invertebrate cultures
Ability to lift 40 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods