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EPO Public Information Officer

Category: Outreach and education

Institution: Green Bank Observatory

Location: Charlottesville, VA, Socorro, NM or Green Bank, WV, or remote, USA

Work arrangement: either

Salary: $76,000-$84,558

Number of positions: 1

Official announcement:

Inquiries: resumes@nrao.edu

Posted: 2026-06-08

Posted by: 0000-0001-9790-2972

Job Description

Position Summary

The National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) is a prestigious research and development organization that plays a vital role in the study of the universe. Associated Universities, Inc. (AUI) is a nonprofit organization that manages and operates the NRAO under a cooperative agreement with the National Science Foundation. The Observatory is a hub for technological and scientific collaboration, operating state-of-the-art radio telescope facilities for use by the international scientific community. The Observatory has been instrumental in the study of black holes, galaxies, and the early universe.

At NRAO, we are recruiting a Public Information Officer. The role of Public Information Officer, part of the Education and Public Outreach Public Information Group, is a unique role that shares stories about NRAO’s scientific and technological innovations with the general public. This position will produce a wide variety of public information materials, support NRAO staff and partners in outreach, and coordinate access to unique and one-of-a-kind facilities with the goal of elevating NRAO’s public profile.

The location for this position may be based at one of our U.S. sites (Charlottesville, VA, Socorro, NM or Green Bank, WV), or a remote workstation within the U.S. may be considered for candidates with sufficient experience, who can work independently while effectively completing their work with the team.