Hall of Human Life Fellow [Museum of Science]

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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The Hall of Human Life Fellow will be responsible for working closely with the Living Lab Program Manager, HHL Manager, HHL Program Manager and HHL Associates in order to ensure that the Living Lab (LL) in the HHL is an overall positive, educational and fun experience for MOS visitors. S/He will work with the HHL staff to educate, inform and motivate volunteers and MoS visitors about research studies conducted in the HHL. A successful candidate will have a passion for science and topics surrounding human biology and health and works well with people.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS:

Hall of Human Life: Spanning 70 exhibit elements, the Hall of Human Life will revolutionize how you learn about and engage biology, and understand current health issues. Designed to change with accelerating breakthroughs in biology and biotechnology, this transformative 10,000 square foot exhibition will ignite your curiosity about innovations from the frontlines of health, medicine, and the life sciences and help you develop thinking skills to make informed choices.

Living Laboratory: Living Laboratory is an innovative model for educating the public about current topics in child development and human health and behavior, with a focus on the science that’s happening in our own community. Museum visitors engage in one-on-one conversations with local scientists, participate in active research studies, and take part in hands-on activities based on the work of our research collaborators. Living Laboratory aims to create a relationship between the Museum of Science and our research partners that educates, encourages active lifelong learning, and furthers science through participation in scientific studies.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees Greeting of researchers in the HHL Living Lab three days a week, twice a day, including one weekend day, a total of 312 Greetings annually.
• Manage a database of 42 researchers and their studies, approved by both the Living Lab Program manager and HHL manager.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is grant-funded, part-time, 21 hours/week, through June 2016. This position will require one weekend day.

REPORTS TO:

Manager, Hall of Human Life

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post high school course work, technical degree, associate’s degree or business certificate preferred.
• Six (6) or more months of informal or formal science education experience.
• Working knowledge of field of human biology and health.
• Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a group setting.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, both written and oral, the concepts of human biology to a broad lay audience.

STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.

BENEFITS:

Benefits for part-time, non-exempt (hourly) staff include: free parking, T accessibility, 80 hours of paid time-off, medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement and savings plan, health care/dependent care flex spending plan, employee discounts, employee referral program, 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.