OMSI Physics Lab Volunteer (age 18+)

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OMSI's Turbine Hall features exhibits on engineering, technology, physics and space science, and is home to the Physics Lab and Laser/Holography Lab. Volunteers in the Physics Lab provide visitors with the opportunity learn about the fundamentals of physics as they participate in a variety of hands-on activities. Volunteers can also work in the Laser/Holography Lab, explaining the basics of holograms, lasers and coherent light to visitors.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Interact with visitors to help them explore and learn from Turbine Hall exhibits and activities in the Physics Lab and Laser/Holography Lab
• Present Physics and/or Laser/Holography demonstrations to visitors, such as optical effects, vacuum chamber, electrostatics, and musical glasses.
• Assist in the maintenance and appearance of the hall and lab by organizing supplies for exhibits and keeping the space clean.

Qualifications:

• Strong physical science, engineering, or teaching background.
• Strong communication and customer service skills; some presentation experience preferred.
• Committed to sharing accurate science information.
• Able to listen and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and age levels.
• Able to present science process and content in an engaging way to a broad age range.
• Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a noisy and crowded environment.
• Must present a professional appearance.
• Dependable and punctual.
• Self-directed and willing to take initiative.
• Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures.

Volunteer benefits:

• Training and a lifelong learning experience.
• Admission for the volunteer to the museum, theater and planetarium shows, and submarine tours.
• An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service.
• Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and on-site restaurants.
• The opportunity to meet many new people and learn more about OMSI.