What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cosmic Club Ambassador position at Estes Rockets - Estes Education?
Overview:
The Cosmic Club Ambassador plays a vital role in bringing Cosmic Club—a hands-on, space-themed STEM outreach program—to life. You’ll deliver immersive sessions featuring model rocket launches, space-themed activities, and authentic space artifacts, designed to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists, engineers, and space explorers.
An ideal opportunity for individuals such as retired educators, stay-at-home parents, or college students seeking part-time, meaningful work.
Find out more here: https://edu.estesrockets.com/pages/cosmic-club
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead Program Delivery: Facilitate full Cosmic Club sessions such as:
Planet Party (Grades K–2): Engage kids with games, rocket launches, and creative activities like “Design a Planet” and artifact exploration
Astronaut Training Camp (Grades 3–5): Guide students through astronaut-style fitness, forces-of-flight stations, and collaborative rocket builds and launches
Flawless Flight Path (Grades 6–8): Support hands-on engineering challenges around rocket recovery systems, parachutes, and landing contests
- Ensure Safety & Logistics: Implement Estes-provided safety protocols and manage on-site logistics to ensure smooth, worry-free sessions.
- Educate & Inspire: Deliver educational content aligned with STEM standards, infusing enthusiasm and accessible explanations into every aspect of the session.
- Handle Artifacts & Activity Materials: Utilize space artifact replicas (e.g., lunar rocks, astronaut glove replicas, parachute material) to enhance engagement.
- Provide Exceptional Customer Experience: Maintain a professional presence that reflects Estes Education’s values—punctual, engaging, and courteous in all educator and family interactions.
Qualifications:
- Background: Experience in education, youth programming, science centers, museums, or informal STEM education.
- Skills: Strong public speaking, group management, and hands-on facilitation skills.
- STEM Knowledge: Familiarity with basic aerospace, rocketry, or space concepts preferred.
- Safety First: Ability to enforce safety protocols during model rocket demonstrations and launches.
Why join as a Cosmic Club Ambassador?
- Inspire the next generation: Empower young learners with unforgettable STEM experiences.
- Professional growth: Enhance your facilitation techniques, STEM communication skills, and program execution experience.
- Supportive organization: Work with a leading model rocketry education provider with over 67 years of expertise.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $33