Primary Duties

Design educational content, curriculum, and professional development opportunities to support DreamUp’s educational products and programs

• Write STEM curricula for DreamUp’s various products, including coding programs utilizing Arduino (C++) and Raspberry Pi (Python) to teach space and concepts across STEM disciplines
• Ensure alignment of DreamUp curricula, products, and programs to relevant local, national, and international educational standards
• Design and manage DreamUp space education products and programs to enhance educational impact and support for educators

Support DreamUp’s educational customers and adapt products and programming in response to customer needs

• Adapt programs as needed based on outcomes measurement and educator feedback
• Support customers with their day-to-day issues as they arise, in coordination with Nanoracks mission management
• Ensure customer contracts are on-track and deliverables are met

Play an active role in a dynamic start-up

• Take on day-to-day responsibilities as new projects, opportunities, and problems emerge
• Define measurable goals to determine success, grow programs, and improve outcomes
• Plan events and manage day-to-day logistics of educational programs
• Create content to promote DreamUp through its webpage, on social media, and at events

Required Traits, Knowledge, and Skills

• People-facing experience, passion for customer service and ability to provide exceptional customer experiences
• 2-5 years of recent experience in STEM educational curriculum development and/or classroom teaching
• Preference for a 4-year degree in Education, Business, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
• Project management familiarity
• Proven ability to exhibit cultural competency
• Stellar written and verbal communications skills
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (10%-30%)
• Availability to work after hours and on weekends

Desirable Trails, Knowledge, and Skills

• Basic experience with graphic design and web editing (i.e., utilizing WordPress)
• Familiarity with Computer Science
• Previous experience with and/or knowledge of aerospace

To apply, please send a resume to careers@nanoracks.com. We can’t wait to hear from you!

Primary Duties

Assist development of branding, marketing, and customer communications

• Assist with written communications such as newsletters, social media, and blog posts
• Research and identify key areas of potential social media impact
• Provide strategic recommendations to reach a wider audience
• Design printed materials such as flyers and other marketing collateral

Improve program development and strategize to increase product sales

• Provide research and assistance for program development, in collaboration with the DreamUp team
• Develop long-term strategies to promote DreamUp products and programs effectively
• Execute advertising campaigns to increase DreamUp product sales
• Support strategic partnerships and relationship-building in the broader aerospace and education community

Play an active role in a dynamic start-up

• Take on day-to-day responsibilities as new projects and opportunities emerge
• Provide counsel to DreamUp staff on a wide variety of issues
• Enjoy the honor of bringing space into the classroom and the classroom into space

Basic & Required Traits, Knowledge, and Skills

• Desire to learn, can-do attitude, and flexibility are required
• Prior experience with social media marketing, online advertising, and business strategy
• Basic knowledge and use of personal computer with typical business software
• Stellar written and verbal communications skills are mandatory

Desirable Trails, Knowledge, and Skills

• U.S. Citizenship preferred
• Prior experience working with the space and/or education sectors desired
• You don’t need to be an expert in space, but a passion for what lies beyond Earth is a plus

Education

Preference for candidates who have completed a bachelors degree in communications, marketing, business administration, education, or another related field.

Terms of Position

• Position: EdTech Marketing Intern
• Hours: 10-15 hours per week
• Compensation: While this position is unpaid, successful completion of the internship will result in the potential for longer-term involvement in DreamUp projects with competitive compensation.
• Location: This position can be completed remotely, but candidates can optionally choose to work from the DreamUp Washington DC Office near McPherson Square.

To apply, please send a resume to careers@dreamup.org. We can’t wait to hear from you!