About the role
POSITION DESCRIPTION: Involvement with informal, hands-on, educational science center programs (physical, natural, and applied sciences); assist with camp classes; assist in the development and presentation of public, school, scout, and special programs; audiences include schools, teachers, community centers, scout groups, families, etc.; programs include demonstrations, exhibit interpretation, classes/labs, science camps, etc. REQUIRED SKILLS: Be incredibly prepared and flexible; very responsible and organized, time- and detail-oriented; be creative; comfortable with and interested in science and education; have exceptional public speaking abilities, comfortable working with audiences of all sizes/ages/backgrounds, outgoing, energetic, enthusiastic; professional in attitude and appearance; do moderate lifting (approx. 40 lbs.) QUALIFICATIONS: Open to high school seniors, college students, and beyond; science/education/theater/etc. classes strongly recommended; should have experience in public speaking and/or teaching; experience in the informal science education field preferred. SCHEDULE: Seasonal (Summer); part-time; variable hours each week; schedule will include weekends, some holidays and evenings; must be flexible.