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Job Announcement – Spark!Lab Facilitator (PART-TIME)

Opens February 24, 2015; applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2015.

Expected start date is May 14, 2015.

This position is located in the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and

Innovation (Lemelson Center) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) in

Washington, DC under the direct supervision of the Interpretive Exhibit Manager. The Lead Facilitator is

responsible for delivering compelling visitor experiences in Spark!Lab, a hands-on invention space for

The Lemelson Center is dedicated to exploring invention in history and encouraging inventive creativity in

1. Work cooperatively with the staff and volunteers to present educational programs in Spark!Lab for

general Museum visitors, specifically children and families, ensuring a positive Spark!Lab experience

by greeting visitors; engaging visitors through conversation, inquiry and experimentation; helping to

present facilitated invention challenges and offering assistance and encouragement at self-directed

2. Assist with daily operations to open, operate, and close Spark!Lab, according to procedures,

performing routine maintenance, including inspecting for damaged or missing materials, replenishing

supplies, keeping equipment cleaned and organized, and reporting problems appropriately.

3. Generally assist with other Lemelson Center activities as requested

The best qualified applicants will have experience working in a hands-on education space, with a variety

of personalities, learning styles, and age groups. The position will require frequent walking, bending,

standing and moderate lifting.

This is a part-time, Trust (non-Federal) position at IS-4, Step 1. The hourly rate is $14.89, with

benefits. Required schedule includes some weekends and holidays. To apply, please submit by email a

cover letter and resume by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2015:

Interpretive Exhibit Manager

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

National Museum of American History, Smithsonian

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

MRC 604, PO Box 37012

Washington, DC 20013-7012

fehrenbach@si.edu – Email

The Smithsonian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities,

people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Job Announcement – Spark!Lab Lead Facilitator

Opens February 24, 2015; applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2015.

Expected start date is May 14, 2015.

This position is located in the Jerome and Dorothy Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and

Innovation (Lemelson Center) at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (NMAH) in

Washington, DC under the direct supervision of the Interpretive Exhibit Manager. The Lead Facilitator is

responsible for delivering compelling visitor experiences in Spark!Lab, a hands-on invention space for

children and families, and assisting other Spark!Lab staff in developing and implementing evaluation of

the Spark!Lab experience.

The Lemelson Center is dedicated to exploring invention in history and encouraging inventive creativity in

1. Work cooperatively with the staff and volunteers to present educational programs in Spark!Lab for

general Museum visitors, specifically children and families, ensuring a positive Spark!Lab experience

by greeting visitors; engaging visitors through conversation, inquiry and experimentation; helping to

present facilitated invention challenges and offering assistance and encouragement at self-directed

2. Assist with daily operations to open, operate, and close Spark!Lab, according to procedures,

performing routine maintenance, including inspecting for damaged or missing materials, replenishing

supplies, keeping equipment cleaned and organized, and reporting problems appropriately.

3. Assist with the planning, development and implementation of informal and formal evaluation of for

4. Generally assist with other Lemelson Center activities as requested

The best qualified applicants will have experience working in a hands-on education space, with a variety

of personalities, learning styles, and age groups. Experience with evaluative techniques and interpretation

of data is helpful. The position will require frequent walking, bending, standing and moderate lifting.

This is a part-time, Trust (non-Federal) position at IS-5, Step 1. The hourly rate is $16.66, with

benefits. Required schedule includes weekends and some holidays. To apply, please submit by email a

cover letter, resume by 5:00 p.m. EDT on March 10, 2015:

Interpretive Exhibit Manager

Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation

National Museum of American History, Smithsonian

14th Street and Constitution Avenue, NW

Washington, DC 20013-7012

fehrenbach@si.edu – Email

The Smithsonian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women, minorities,

people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

The Heinz History Center, an affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution and the largest history museum in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, is currently seeking a full-time School and Teacher Programs Coordinator to become part of a dynamic and growing Education Department program.

The School and Teacher Programs Coordinator reports to the Education Manager and is responsible for developing education programs and tours that meet the needs of K-12 students, teachers, and home school audiences. This position is also responsible for the development of teaching resources that connect museum exhibits and collections to classrooms using digital technologies. This coordinator designs and implements opportunities for educator professional development workshops and facilitates partnerships with local agencies that serve regional social studies educators. The School and Teacher Programs Coordinator enables the success of education programs through the creation of content, supporting curriculum materials, project management and budgeting duties, and work with volunteer docents.

This position requires a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in education, history, museum education, education, or other humanities or liberal arts discipline. Master’s degree in Museum Education or Museum Studies, or experience equivalent to a Master’s preferred.

The ideal candidate will have at least one to three years’ experience with demonstrated skills in developing and implementing educational programs in an informal learning setting, writing curriculum materials, and developing and implementing participatory educational programs for educators; possess effective oral and listening skills and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultures, ages, and economic backgrounds; demonstrate excellent writing skills; maintain a positive approach to problem solving, collaborating with others, and in approaching new tasks; and have excellent project management skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office suite of programs.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Application Process
Minorities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, including salary requirements and how you learned of this vacancy, and a resume to:

Renee Falbo, Director of Human Resources
Senator John Heinz History Center
1212 Smallman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-454-6357
hr@heinzhistorycenter.org

Located on one of the most beautiful sites in the world at Sydney’s Circular Quay, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia opened to the public in 1991, reopening in 2012 following a major expansion. Focusing on the work of living artists, MCA’s vision is to engage diverse audiences with contemporary art and ideas through the presentation of a wide ranging program of exhibitions and special events.

Reporting to the Director/CEO, the Director – Audience Engagement is a key member of MCA’s senior leadership team who work together to develop MCA strategy and shape the museum’s future.  This role also leads a team whose focus is on audience development across a range of disciplines. Combining relationship management with program development, the role demands both a strategic and a creative approach.  The position holder will develop the strategy for audience development and lead a portfolio of programs intended to sustain, engage and develop audiences, and generate revenue across creative learning, visitor experience and marketing and communications.

We are looking for an individual with the vision and energy to help shape some new directions for MCA; equally, we want someone with the leadership capability to inspire and motivate a committed and passionate team. The post-holder will be an experienced arts professional with a specialism in audience development and/or creative learning. He or she will have outstanding written and verbal communication skills and an ability to write compelling proposals and interpretative material that connects art with audiences, as well as represent the MCA in public forums.  Finally, he or she should demonstrate strong commitment to engaging diverse audiences with contemporary art; programming flair; and experience in developing program strategies.

For a full position description, please visit www.mca.com.au <http://www.mca.com.au> .  Short listing for interviews will be based on applicants meeting the essential criteria listed in the position description. Enquiries within Australia can be directed to the Human Resources Manager on 02 9245 2486. This position is open to international candidates.  All international candidates should direct enquiries to Anna Jobson (located in the UK) in the first instance onannajobson@hotmail.com or 07966 191135.

Please send your application, including names and telephone numbers of two referees to the Human Resources Manager, Museum of Contemporary Art, PO Box R1286, Royal Exchange, NSW, 1223 or email positionsvacant@mca.com.au.  Applications close 27 March with interviews to follow shortly after.

The MCA is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.

Dee Brown
Human Resources Manager
Museum of Contemporary Art Australia
140 George Street
PO Box R1286, Sydney 1223 Australia
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