Part Time - Summer Maker Space Museum Educator/The Forge

Title: Part Time - Summer Maker Space Museum Educator/The Forge

State Role Title: Education Support Specialist I

Hiring Range: $15.00/Hourly

Pay Band: 2

Agency: The Science Museum of Virginia

Location: Broad Street Station

Agency Website: https://smv.org/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Do you love science and making? Are you someone who loves to engage with people and facilitate learning? Then join our amazing Maker Education team working from early May to Labor!

The Maker team is responsible for staffing and facilitating in the Forge, the Museum’s public maker space, and the MiX, our (free) membership based, teens-only maker space within the Museum.

The Forge is an interactive environment that nurtures an intergenerational and diverse community of users. Through participation in various Forge experiences, guests will understand how STEM can be applied to the creative process, develop basic skills to use high and low-tech tools, connect these skills to new career interests or hobbies, and engage in the process of design to make something that is important to them! The MiX, is a free membership based, teens-only space within the Museum that encourages deeper engagement in STEM disciplines through a hands-on, maker-based environment.

The Part-Time Summer Forge Facilitator position will primarily work in The Forge and as a member of the Education team, responsible for facilitating activities in the space for guests and groups of all ages during regular Museum hours and at special events.

Please note that this is a part-time position and hours will vary each week based on operations but no more than up to 29 hours a week on average with a maximum of 1500 hours in a 12-month period.  No state benefits are provided. Interested candidates must apply at https://jobs.virginia.gov/

 

Minimum Qualifications

Desirable candidates should be energetic, outgoing and enthusiastic about working with the public. Experience working on interdisciplinary projects, demonstrated knowledge of STEM based content knowledge, strong organizational, problem solving, and communication skills preferred. Experience working with teens and youth. Demonstrated experience with hand tools and shop tools (saws, CNC routers, drill presses, laser cutter/engraver, etc.) a plus.  Must be available to regularly work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Additional Considerations

Experience in education, STEM, sewing, fabricating, Arduino programming, Microsoft Office and GSuite, also desirable.
ASL or Spanish language competencies a plus.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

The Science Museum of Virginia will accept ONLY online applications for all Science Museum employment opportunities. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and resumes will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based on the information provided on the application; therefore, it is essential to provide detailed information. Submitting an application lacking in detail, may impact your interview eligibility. This website will provide a confirmation of receipt when the application is submitted for consideration. Please refer to “Your Application” in your Page Up account to check the status for this position. Computers are available for applying for jobs in public libraries and the Virginia Employment Commission offices. Science Museum HR will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of accommodation in order to provide access to the application and/or interview process. If any assistance is needed when applying online, please contact Museum Human Resources at 804-864-1477.
The Science Museum seeks motivated people of all backgrounds. We value diversity of cultures, races and ethnicities, gender expressions, and abilities.
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