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Franklin Community Schools

Science Teacher

Franklin, IN · On-site

$45K - $58K/yr

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How much do community science jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for community science in the United States is $30.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.15 and $36.30 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is community science?

Community science, also known as citizen science, is a collaborative process where members of the public participate in scientific research and data collection, often in partnership with professional scientists. This approach empowers communities to contribute to scientific studies that impact their local environment, public health, or other shared interests. Community science projects can range from monitoring local wildlife and air quality to gathering health data, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement with scientific outcomes. It is a valuable way to democratize science and help address real-world issues with direct community involvement.

What is the difference between Community Science vs Environmental Technician?

AspectCommunity ScienceEnvironmental Technician
Required CredentialsTypically a bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, or related fieldsOften an associate degree or certification in environmental technology or related areas
Work EnvironmentCommunity-based settings, outreach programs, educational eventsFieldwork, laboratory, and site assessments in environmental sites
Employer & Industry UsageNonprofits, government agencies, educational institutionsEnvironmental consulting firms, government agencies, industrial sites

Community Science and Environmental Technicians both work in environmental fields but differ mainly in focus and work environment. Community Science emphasizes public engagement and education, often working directly with communities, while Environmental Technicians focus on field assessments and technical data collection. Both roles require related environmental credentials and serve overlapping industries, but their daily tasks and settings vary significantly.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Community Science professional, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Community Science professional, you need a background in scientific research methods, data collection, and public engagement, often supported by a degree in environmental science or a related field. Familiarity with data analysis software, citizen science platforms, and GIS tools is commonly required. Strong communication, collaboration, and project management skills help build trust and engage diverse communities. These skills are important to ensure accurate data collection, effective outreach, and meaningful scientific outcomes that benefit both science and society.

What are some common challenges faced by professionals in Community Science, and how can they be addressed?

Community Science professionals often encounter challenges such as building trust with community members, ensuring data quality, and effectively engaging diverse populations. Addressing these challenges requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and transparent collaboration. It’s important to design inclusive outreach strategies, provide clear training on data collection, and maintain open feedback channels to foster sustained participation and reliable results.
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Infographic showing various Community Science job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $64,331 per year, or $30.9 per hour.
Civic Science Fellow - Community Engagement

Civic Science Fellow - Community Engagement

The Morgridge Institute for Research

Madison, WI • On-site

Other

Posted 20 days ago

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There will be two Rita Allen Civic Science Fellows at the Morgridge Institute; each is a full time 18-month fellowship position focusing on evidence-based approaches to communicating about science in polarized political or information environments.  The fellows will develop and empirically evaluate real-world strategies for public engagement with science that meaningfully connects communities across different ideological or value-based fault lines. 


The Civic Science Fellows are emerging leaders from diverse demographic, cultural, and professional backgrounds. They are thought leaders, bridge builders, change agents, and communicators working to learn about community priorities and scientific research and bring those worlds together on equal footing to create fundamentally new ways of solving problems. The Fellows spend 18 months experimenting with new evidence-based approaches in science communication and community engagement in order to co-create strong, diverse, and inclusive connections between science and civic life (https://civicsciencefellows.org/).


One Fellow will be embedded in the Science Communication Incubator Lab (SCI Lab), while the other will be embedded in the Community Engagement group. The SCI Lab and Community Engagement teams collaborate to create research-informed science engagement programs that connect the scientific enterprise with the public.  The selected individuals must be able to begin employment no later than September 1, 2026.


Primary Responsibilities:

  • Co-create opportunities for the public to meaningfully engage with scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research, especially in ways that bridge different ideological backgrounds.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of such programming and create case studies and other documentation that will enable other practitioners to deploy similar programs.
  • Conduct literature reviews, (co-)author publications, and disseminate information to appropriate entities
  • Collects and analyzes complex research data according to established policies and procedures
  • Coordinates collaborations with external partners and stakeholders and with related projects and collaborators at UW
  • Works in close collaboration with Morgridge Institute investigators and practitioners to increase community engagement and inform the programs and communications at Morgridge and the University of Wisconsin-Madison more broadly

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary duties.


Education and Experience:

  • A PhD in a social sciences discipline, such as (the science of) science communication, , formal or informal science education, psychology, sociology, political science, computational social science, or another position-relevant discipline. Those with relevant experience alongside doctorate degrees in natural sciences or engineering can also be considered.
  • Experience in scholarly or on-the-ground engagement with communities that might see themselves as disconnected from science, based on real or perceived divides across value-based, ideological, or demographic differences 
  • Experience in creating informal science programming is a plus.
  • Experience in research program or project management is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Interest in connecting science communication research and practice
  • Demonstrated ability to facilitate or create science engagement programming.
  • Demonstrated ability to design, conduct, and publish high-quality social scientific research 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, particularly the ability to communicate scientific information effectively with expert and lay audiences
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment, and develop positive relationships with co-workers


Working Conditions and Physical Effort:

  • No or very limited physical effort is required
  • No or very limited exposure to physical risk

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