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Miniature Railroad & Village Intern (Unpaid) - Summer 2018

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ORGANIZATION: Carnegie Science Center

  • 1 person is interested

Responsible To: Curator of Historic Exhibits

Task Description: The Miniature Railroad & Village(r) (MRRV) Intern will be an important part of the exhibit team to provide excellent customer service to visitors. The intern will learn the proper day-to-day operation of the exhibit and the technology behind the display. The intern will be required to research the history of the exhibit and learn about the construction of the display.

Responsibilities:
? Assist in cleaning the tracks (when needed) and starting/stopping the train display.
? Locating and identifying the animations and reporting any issues to supervisor.
? Able to work both independently and with other volunteers and staff.
? Willingness to learn detailed histories of the models and exhibit.

Skills Required:
? Interest or background in history of Western Pennsylvania.
? Ability to speak to individuals or small groups.
? Ability to assist with challenging customer service situations.

Skills to be Learned:
? Extensive knowledge about Western Pennsylvania, general and specific.
? The history of the Miniature Railroad and Village.
? Working with model trains and maintaining daily operational needs.
? Techniques on how to engage visitors and crowds.
? How the animations and the entire layout operates.

Parameters:
? Will not be required to perform first aid.
? Will not work on new models or any repairs to trains, layout, etc.

Training Methods:
? Study of in-depth training manuals provided by supervisor.
? Shadowing an experienced presenter.
? Independent research on locations, structures, and general history.

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

Arts & Culture
Community
Education & Literacy
Arts & Culture, Community, 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

  • General Education
  • Customer Service

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 120 HOURS

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