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96 people are interested
Spark!Lab Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
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96 people are interested
The Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is recruiting for group of volunteers (called Ambassadors) to work with museum visitors in Spark!Lab , its hands-on invention space for children and families.
Spark!Lab Ambassadors will play an active role in:
Facilitating Meaningful Visitor Experiences: welcoming a diverse group of visitors and engaging in inquiry-based discovery at a variety of hands-on activity stations; using creative methods to inspire and encourage children’s and family’s interest in the invention process.
Assisting daily facility operations in Spark!Lab: getting the space and hands on activities ready for visitor use; helping with some routine maintenance necessary to keep the innovation and imagination flowing!
If You are Good at and Enjoy...
tinkering, experimenting, asking questions, constructing and deconstructing things to figure out how they work...
interacting with diverse audiences, age groups and learning styles...
working in an often busy and changing environment
If You Have...
some experience working in a hands-on, informal education space...
strong interpersonal and communication skills
an interest in invention, history and science...
If You are Able to...
commit to at least two 4-hour shifts a month, including weekends and holidays...
attend in perons and complete online trainings as needed...
handle frequent walking, standing, bending and lifting....
...Then please email Sparklab@si.edu to request more information, and please visit www.invention.si.edu
The Smithsonian is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities, and candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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About Smithsonian's National Museum of American History
Location:
Lemelson Center, Room 334A, MRC 604, 14th Street & Constitution Ave NW, Washington, DC 20560, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation is to: Inspire an appreciation for the role invention and innovation play in the history of the United States, particularly in its historical and global context, by exploring new ways to increase understanding among diverse audiences. Encourage high quality scholarship, in cooperation with scholars and professionals, to broaden understanding of invention and innovation and to guide Center programs. Increase and preserve documentary evidence of invention and innovation. Reach out to young audiences with effective presentations, products and services that create learning opportunities and stimulate imaginations.
Description
The Smithsonian's Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation is dedicated to exploring invention in history and encouraging inventive creativity in young people.
Through public programs and outreach, exhibitions, scholarly studies, grants and fellowships, the Lemelson Center documents, interprets, and disseminates information about invention and innovation and highlights the central role they play in the United States, both today and throughout American history.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
National Museum of American History14th Street & Constitution Ave NWWashington, DC 20560
DATE POSTED
June 18, 2018
SKILLS
- Critical Thinking
- Youth Services
- People Skills
- Electronics
- STEM
- Mechanical Engineering
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours per month (two 4-hour shifts)