Science Outreach Intern

Department Summary:

The Office of Science Outreach (OSO) supports the American Chemical Society's outreach volunteers by (1) publishing outreach resources, (2) hosting outreach events, and (3) training volunteers to engage effectively. Major programs supported by OSO include National Chemistry Week (NCW), Chemists Celebrate Earth Week (CCEW), Chemistry Festivals, Chemistry Outreach Activities, Outreach Training Program, Outreach Summits, Festival Training Institutes, and the U.S. National Chemistry Olympiad (USNCO).

Position Summary:

The intern will support a range of programs, publications, and services managed by the Office of Science Outreach, including Chemistry Olympiad, Celebrating Chemistry magazine, the Kids Zone outreach event, and the outreach activity library. A basic understanding of chemistry would be preferred. This role offers a chance to collaborate with a dynamic team and develop skills in program administration, communication, web design, and community engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1) Test and refine hands-on chemistry outreach activities.

(2) Assist with the editorial processes for the children's chemistry publication, Celebrating Chemistry.

(3) Help with the US National Chemistry Olympiad program - including photography, interviewing students and mentors, participating in study camp activities, and updating the alumni database.

(4) Support in preparing for the Kids Zone public outreach event. (5) Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements:
The Ideal candidate will be rising Junior, rising senior, or recent college graduate or pursing a degree in Chemistry-/Education-/Communication-related major

Required Qualifications:
* Currently pursuing a major in Chemistry-/Education-/Communication-related major

Pay Transparency: This role is based in our Washington, D.C. office. The following are the intended hourly rates for this part time/nonexempt role: Rising Junior-$24.00; Rising Senior-$25.00; Current Grad/PhD Student- $29.00.

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.

*This position will be primarily based in the Washington D.C. (or applicable) office. ACS employees work a hybrid work schedule, consisting of working onsite, two days per week. Schedule flexibility may be required for this role to support in-office activities. While always welcome to work in the office, employees may work the other three days of the week from a location of their choice.

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