Fab Lab Technical Intern (Unpaid) - Summer 2018

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ORGANIZATION: Carnegie Science Center

Responsible To: Fab Lab Managers

Task Description: The Fab Lab Technical Intern will work with the Fab Lab Technical and Education Manager at the Carnegie Science Center. The intern will assist Fab Lab staff in running the machines during workshops and open lab time. The intern will also demonstrate the equipment for tours and open houses.

Responsibilities:
 Researching and developing project (to be determined by intern and supervisor).
 Interacting with the public.
 Operation and daily maintenance of Fab Lab machinery including: 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC
mills, vinyl cutters, and electronics equipment.
 Design and fabricate lab projects as needed.

Skills Required:
 Able to follow explicit directions.
 Reliable and punctual.
 Able to prioritize and multi-task.
 Detail oriented.
 Willingness to learn new information and tasks associated with it.
 Sense of humor, fun, enthusiastic, and energetic.
 Ability to do independent research.
 Comfortable with using and explaining technology including computer programs.

Skills to be Learned:
 Proficiency in operating and performing daily maintenance on Fab Lab equipment.
 Presentation skills.
 Ability to present technical information to audiences of all ages.

Parameters:
 Intern will not administer first aid.

Training Methods:
 Intern will attend training sessions as required.
 On the job training in interactive demonstrations, and customer service.
 Job shadowing.
 Weekly meetings with Coordinator.

Time Frame:
 120 hours minimum during the semester.

TO APPLY: Send a letter of intent, resume, a letter of reference from either an academic advisor or professor BY APRIL 1, 2018, to:
Internship Program
Carnegie Science Center
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

Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Computers & Technology, 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

  • STEM
  • Math / Science Instruction
  • Teaching / Instruction

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 120 HRS A SEMESTER

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