Interactive Exhibits Intern (Unpaid) - Summer 2018

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ORGANIZATION: Carnegie Science Center

Responsible To: Education Coordinator

Task Description: Work as part of our Interactive Exhibits team to teach science concepts using handson
demonstrations and methods of inquiry. Exhibits in our Atrium, roboworld, SeaScape, and Exploration
Station exhibit galleries present opportunities for Science Center guests learn about physical science,
technology, and life science. Learn techniques for working with children and animals. Interns will provide
exceptional customer service to our visitors and give them a great experience in our exhibit galleries.

Responsibilities:
 Understand the science concepts behind our exhibits, demonstrations, and animals, and employ
observation and inquiry-based education to teach guests science concepts
 Perform scripted floor demonstrations for guests
 Communicate with technician staff to ensure quick repair of broken exhibits and robots
 Handle and present live animals for touching and observation
 Provide exceptional customer service
 Complete a project (to be decided by the intern and supervisor)
 Maintain a journal record of the internship experience

Skills Required:
 Ability to interact positively with staff and guests of all ages
 Basic computer literacy, including word-processing and e-mail
 Sensitivity toward children and animals
 Ability to do independent research with materials provided, including the internet
 Excellent customer service

Skills to be Learned:
 Open-ended inquiry techniques
 Developing age-appropriate scientific demonstrations/programs
 Techniques for interacting with children.

Parameters:
 Intern will attend training sessions as required
 Intern will not administer first aid

Training Methods:
 Shadowing experienced presenters on the job
 Presenting programs as part of a team
 One-on-one meetings with supervisor
 Independent reading/research of science topics

Time Frame:
 120 hours, Minimum of 8 hours per week

TO APPLY: Send a letter of reference from an academic advisor, letter of interest, and a resume 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

Children & Youth
Computers & Technology
Education & Literacy
Children & Youth, 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

  • Exhibition Arts
  • STEM
  • Group Facilitation
  • Environmental Education
  • 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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