The Program Presenter will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Discovery Center during public hours, including training and mentoring volunteer educators and interns as they work with visitors, and assisting in professional development for Living Laboratory research assistants. The program presenter will facilitate use of exhibit components, present a variety of hands-on activities, and deliver demonstrations and/or presentations for small and large groups of visitors (both within the Discovery Center in in other MOS venues). The program presenter will also be responsible for opening and/or closing the Discovery Center, including some light cleaning and maintenance, setting up/breaking down programs in early childhood venues throughout the exhibit halls, and documentation of daily educational activities.

 

THE DISCOVERY CENTER:

The Discovery Center is an exciting, 4,200 square-foot learning center designed for the Museum’s youngest visitors (children ages birth to 8 years) and their grown-ups.  Our exhibits allow children to explore a variety of real objects and age-appropriate tools, all set in immersive fantasy environments that encourage learning through play. Children and their caregivers are engaged in activities, experiments and conversations in order to experience the reward of discovering on their own, as they explore topics including: Biology, Geology, Physical Sciences, Engineering Design and the “process of science” more generally.  The Discovery Center‘s “Living Laboratory” program brings cognitive scientists from local university and hospital labs onto the exhibit floor to converse with adult caregivers about the scientific study of how children learn, and invite families to participate in active research studies.  Volunteer and staff interpreters play a crucial role in facilitating visitors’ experiences, helping children develop their emerging science and engineering skills, and helping adult caregivers’ better understand the science of child development.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Oversee the daily operations of the Discovery Center during public hours; facilitate hands-on activities and present demonstrations in the Discovery Center and for early childhood audiences across MOS venues (5-7 hours “on-the-floor” daily).
  • Assist in the training and mentoring of volunteer interpreters and interns, and in professional development for Living Laboratory research assistants (2-12 volunteers, 1-4 interns, and 1-4 research assistants daily).
  • Assist in cleaning, organization and upkeep of early childhood materials and venues (educate in up to 3 venues/day).
  • Assist in the design and piloting of new activities/experiences for early childhood audiences across MOS (1-2 new activities or experiences/year).
  • Complete logs (daily), and ensure documentation of all educational activities.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is part-time, 7 hours a week. Two shifts available, so please indicate your availability in the application.
REPORTS TO:

Program Manager, Discovery Center
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Less than 1 year or more of science, engineering, math, or early childhood education and science education experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate STEM concepts to a variety of lay audiences verbally
  • Demonstrated background in an area of science, engineering or math
  • Demonstrated experience in early childhood education or science education
  • Demonstrated strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a group setting as part of a multi-faceted team

STARTING SALARY:

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

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://mos.applicantpro.com/jobs/193782-29461.html

Qualifications:
Less than 1 year or more of science, engineering,
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://mos.applicantpro.com/jobs/193782-29461.html

Apply by:
March 30, 2015