Employment

Eugene Science Center seeks a seasoned development professional with a passion for education, science, and community. The ideal candidate will thrive with a small, but energetic staff and contribute to a fun, creative, collaborative, and innovative work environment. It’s an exciting time to join Eugene Science Center as it works to have a greater impact on its community. The science center is in the midst of reimagining itself with ambitions of becoming a world-class science center. The Community Engagement Director has primary responsibility for developing and implementing strategies to raise revenue for both operations and special projects from individuals, business, and foundations. They will work to strengthen and expand the science center’s base of support throughout Lane County and beyond by being innovative, autonomous, forward thinking, and having a successful track record in fundraising, grant writing, and communications. This creative individual will also develop and implement marketing initiatives to help advance the science center. 

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Starting annual salary is between $50-55,000 depending on experience.

Position is open until filled. Application review begins on August 15, 2024.

To apply: email a cover letter and resume in a PDF format to Tim Scott, [email protected]

Consistently ranked as one of the top 5 college towns in the nation, Eugene has a dynamic mix of arts, culture, shopping, dining, entertainment, recreation, and sports. With real adventures, real close, this is a one-stop shop for fun. After all, it’s TrackTown USA, the home of the University of Oregon, a hotbed for craft breweries and a major destination for foodies, cyclists, and counter-culture history buffs. Eugene is located 2 hours south of Portland in the southern Willamette Valley between the Cascade Mountains and the rugged Oregon coast, both only an 1-hr drive east or west.

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