OMSI Design Lab Internship

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OMSI Design Lab Interns and Work-Study participants have the opportunity to facilitate interactive activities that inspire people to engage with tinkering, technology, and problem solving through innovation and creative thinking.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Encourage visitors of varied ages and backgrounds to explore and learn through activities, projects, and demos.
• Introduce visitors to tools, art forms and technologies, such as a 3D printer.
• Share accurate science and museum information with guests.
• Maintain integrity and appearance of hall and lab exhibits on a daily basis.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for visitors and staff.
• Participate in the planning, development, and presentation of hall and lab-based activities and demonstrations.
• Be prepared to be trained and work in other science halls or labs as needed.
• Must be dependable and punctual, and be willing to commit to a schedule.
• Must present a professional personal appearance.
• Assume tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Design Lab educator

Knowledge/skills:

• Interest in exploring new technologies, but with enthusiasm for craft and real materials.
• Comfortable with aiding in the facilitation of visitor-led and visitor-centered experiences.
• Experience working with tools and/or troubleshooting technology.
• Self-motivated with good problem-solving, judgment, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to present science process and content in an engaging way to a broad age range.
• Passionate about tinkering, building, and making things.
• Proficient in tech or maker skills and interested in sharing that knowledge.
• Excited about teaching and learning through play and experimentation.
• Able to stand for extend periods of time.
• Must be dependable and punctual, and be willing to commit to a schedule.
• Must present a professional personal appearance.

Education and Work Experience:

• Working toward or having a BA/BS in science, engineering, education, art or communications.
• Experience working with the public, including children and families, in formal or informal educational settings highly desirable.

Time Commitment:

• Minimum of 8 hours/week for at least three months. Extension of internship or work-study position negotiable.

Position Type:

Internship or Work-Study. Work-Study positions are only available to students who have been awarded Federal Work-Study funding as part of their financial aid package. Please contact your academic institution to determine your eligibility.