Description:
Tech Studio Education FellowMuseum of Science, Boston

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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The fellow will assist the Tech Studio staff in both the program development and the day-to-day operations of the Engineering Design Workshop and Tech Studio interpretation carts. The fellow will facilitate programs to engage large numbers of museum visitors (often 150 guests per hour or more) in activities and interpretations presenting engineering design, “maker” skills, and computational thinking. The fellow will learn about and experience STEM education and their implementation in a museum, to hone her/his skills and imagination while experimenting with career directions.

ABOUT THE TECH STUDIO:

The Tech Studio department oversees the operations of the Engineering Design Workshop, a facilitated exhibit space, as well as pop-up activities in the exhibit halls that introduce museum guests to the engineering design process and computational thinking skills. The activities engage families, school visit groups, and general museum audiences in hands-on, inquiry based technology education programs.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Facilitate 3-7 activities, interpretations and presentations for Tech Studio (up to 3-5 hours working directly with the public daily)
  • Develop 4-6 briefings for Tech Studio volunteers per year
  • Deliver 2-3 briefing sessions for Tech Studio volunteers per week.
  • Develop and implement 2-4 new computational thinking, engineering, and design-based learning activities/workshops annually.
  • Work one weekend day per week and some holidays as agreed on with Program Manager

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is temporary, 35 hours/week, with one weekend day per week and some holidays as agreed on with the Program Manager. This duration of this position is one (1) year.
REPORTS TO:

Director, Exhibit Conservation & Development

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 6 months or more of science/STEM education experience
  • Bachelors of Science or Arts degree preferred
  • Demonstrated communication skills (verbal/oratory and written)
  • Proven ability to provide excellent customer service in a high volume environment as well as comfort working in large groups
  • Demonstrated interest in science and education
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously, paying close attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with a team

STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Benefits for full-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 15 vacation days, 12 holidays, 5-10 sick days, medical, dental, and vision insurance, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, tuition assistance, professional development, direct deposit, free admission, free Duck Tours, discounted movie passes, and much more!
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

How To Apply:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/425758-29461
Apply by:
September 05, 2016