Education Intern, Science Theaters - Internship (Unpaid) - Summer 2018

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ORGANIZATION: Carnegie Science Center

Responsible To: Science Theaters Education Coordinator

Task Description: This internship provides the opportunity for students with various science interests to
demonstrate their excitement for science while developing various educational materials that enhance
visitor experiences.

Responsibilities:
 Engage, entertain, and communicate science concepts to audiences of all ages
 Learn and independently present formal theatric presentations
 Perform demonstrations involving cooking, cryogenics, electricity, and fire
 Demonstrate science literacy and accuracy of information
* Recording daily activities and observations in a journal record
 Assist staff with prep and cleanup for each scheduled shows, which includes working with and
cleaning up chemistry experiments, wiping counters, resetting stools, and operating technical
equipment as permitted
 Answer basic visitor questions about the building and the Science Theaters
 Direct questions to other staff when needed
 Make announcements
 Responsible for all assigned training materials: Ex) safety procedures, call off procedures, visitor
interaction protocols, science content and scripts

Skills Required:
 Ability to interact positively with visitors and other staff
 Willingness to learn new information; genuine interest in science
 Sense of humor, fun, enthusiastic, and energetic
 Excellent verbal skills; comfort with large audiences; actively seek participation
 Ability to lift 50 lbs. and be comfortable with heights
 Ability to follow explicit directions
 Ability to do independent research with materials provided, including the internet
 Reliability and punctuality
 Ability to work with chemicals and common cleaning supplies

Skills to be Learned:
 Hone communication skills.
 Learn how to communicate scientific information to a variety of age groups

Parameters:
 Not responsible for administering first aid

Training Methods:
 Will shadow and observe shows
 Work closely with fully trained presenters and the Education Coordinator

Time Frame:
 120 hours
 Minimum of 8 hours per week
 Regular weekly commitment required

TO APPLY: Send a letter of reference from an academic advisor, letter of interest, and a resume BY APRIL 1, 2018, to:
Internship Program
One Allegheny Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- OR -
VolunteerPrograms@CarnegieScienceCenter.org

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About Carnegie Science Center

Location:

One Allegheny Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, US

Mission Statement

About Carnegie Science Center

Recipient of the 2003 National Award for Museum Service, Carnegie Science Center inspires and entertains by connecting science and technology with everyday life. In addition to providing valuable scientific experiences, Carnegie Science Center engages in outreach programs that serve Pittsburgh's diverse community. The Science Center is located on Pittsburgh's North Shore along the banks of the Ohio River and is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Mission

Carnegie Science Center is dedicated to inspiring learning and curiosity by connecting science and technology with everyday life. The Science Center provides experiences that are entertaining, interactive, first hand, accessible, relevant and understandable. The Science Center strives to identify and meet the needs of the community in its full diversity.

Vision

Carnegie Science Center will

  • Optimize a high-volume, highly-personalized approach to its impact on visitors, ensuring that each individual touched is encouraged to seize the greatness and potential within themselves, directly affecting career aspirations, personal development and achievement.
  • Invent the next-generation science center, establishing CSC as a dynamic destination of choice for core and expanding audiences, resolving space constraints, and establishing the broadest possible mix of experiences across the science and technology spectrum.
  • Differentiate itself by capitalizing on community partnerships and local/regional science and technology advancements, both inside and outside the confines of CSC's physical facility.
Values
  • Carnegie Science Center will respect and address the interests, concerns and needs of the people of the region and all staff.
  • The internal environment will enable staff and volunteers to be creative, develop personally, and gain the satisfaction of personal accomplishments.
  • All visitors will feel welcome, empowered and respected. The Center will be customer oriented in all its activities.
  • An evaluative process will be integrated into all actions to ensure effectiveness in relation to people's (staff and audience) needs, interests and potential.
  • Visitors will perceive good value, total quality and outstanding customer service.

Description

The Carnegie Science Center is a place where discoveries are made every day from the why of natural phenomena to the how of new technologies.

CAUSE AREAS

Children & Youth
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, Education & Literacy

WHEN

Tue May 01, 2018 - Fri Aug 31, 2018

WHERE

Carnegie Science CenterOne Allegheny AvePittsburgh, PA 15212

(40.482803,-80.03673)
 

DATE POSTED

January 16, 2018

SKILLS

  • Math / Science Instruction
  • STEM
  • People Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • General Education

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 120 HOURS A SEMESTER/8 HRS A WEEK

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