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Interpretation Program Presenter (several part-tim Job
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| Employer Name: Museum of Science |
SpiderID: 2226384 |
| Location: Boston, Massachusetts |
Date Posted: 5/16/2008 |
| Wage: $11.48 per hour |
Category: Education/Teaching/Training |
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| Number Of Openings: 6 |
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Job Description:
Interpretation Program Presenter
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE, BOSTON
Program Presenters assist other Interpretation staff in creating unique, informal education experiences for museum visitors in the exhibit halls. They help guide visitors through activities/exhibit components and also initiate development of new activities. The Baseball As America Exhibit Interpretation Program Presenter’s primary responsibility will be to assist other Interpretation staff in creating unique, informal education experiences for museum visitors throughout the Home Plate Baseball Lab part of the exhibit. They will help visitors explore cart-based activities and exhibit components on themes of baseball physics and material science. They may interact with museum visitors in a full-length pitching cage. This exhibit component allows visitors to try pitching like a big leaguer while exploring speed, velocity, acceleration and spinning forces.
Grant-funded, part-time from June 9 - Sept 1, 2008. Weekday & weekend shifts are available. Work hours are either 8:30am - 4:30pm, or 11:30am - 7:30pm. As we are hiring several temporary Program Presenters for this special exhibit, please specify the days & hours you are able to commit to on a regular basis from June 9 - Sept 1, 2008.
Visit www.mos.org/jobs for details. Email cover letter & resume to JOBS@MOS.ORG. EOE.
Job Requirements:
*Interest in museum education, science, and technology
*Background or interest in physics, material science, and the game of baseball, very helpful
*Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
*Desire to work with museum visitors of all ages and backgrounds
*High level of initiative, enthusiasm, and energy in a fast-paced museum environment
*Flexibility and dependability
Job Criteria:
Start Date: June 9, 2008 - September 1, 2008
Position Type: Part-Time Temporary
Years of Experience Required: 1
Education Required: High School
Overnight Travel: None
Vacation Time: No Paid Vacation
Job Benefits:
Retirement Benefits, Casual Dress, Company Cafeteria, Other Benefits
Company Profile:
Founded: 1830, Boston Society for Natural History
Operating Budget: $42 Million
Endowment: $84 Million
Sources of Operating Funds:
- Gifts, Grants, Membership 45% ($18.9M)
- Admissions, Program Fees 32% ($13.4M)
- Endowment & investment income 8% ($3.3M)
Employees: 338 full-time, 70 part-time, 226 temp
Volunteers: 700
Interns: 220
Membership: over 47,000 households
Corporate members: 248
Attendance: only the Red Sox outdraw us locally
- Over 1.5 million visitors annually
- 200,000 children through school groups
- 50,000 are served by traveling programs
Contact Information:
| Contact Name: Human Resources Recruiter |
Company Type: Employer |
| Company: Museum of Science |
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| City: Boston |
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| State: Massachusetts |
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| Zip: 02114 |
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Web Site: http://www.mos.org/jobs
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