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POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSOCIATE EVALUATOR
FULL TIME TO JUNE 2001

POSITION SUMMARY: Full time position through June 2001 at which time the
continuing hourly requirements will be determined (50-100%). Reporting
to the Program Evaluator the Associate Evaluator assists in conducting
systematic evaluation studies of exhibits and public programs. The
position requires an understanding of the museum visitor experience, a
concern for accuracy, and ease with public contact.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

     Collects data through observation, questionnaires, and interviews
of museum visitors and program participants
     Performs transcription of audio tapes, data entry, coding, and proofreading
     Performs data analysis and prepares charts using a computer
statistics program
     Prepares reports and summaries of evaluation findings
     Serves on exhibit planning teams as assigned
     Assists in design and testing of evaluation instruments
     Supervises temporary positions for data collection and data entry
     Occasional Saturday or Sunday hours to collect data from weekend visitors
     Follows all Academy safety regulations
     Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

     Bachelor's degree (M.A. preferred) in museum studies, education,
social sciences, or a related field
     Three (3) years experience in survey research, museum programs or
related work, or the equivalent education and experience
     Hands-on experience with word processing and spreadsheet programs
essential (Macintosh preferred)

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

     Strong oral and written communication skills
     Excellent organizational, analytical, spatial perception, and
problem solving skills
     Experience in planning, organizing and coordinating projects, and
working with teams
     Hands-on experience with statistics, database, and drawing programs
a plus (Macintosh preferred)
     Ability to work independently and cooperatively with other Academy
staff and members of the public

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: $15.89 per hour with excellent benefits. Send a
letter of interest and resume to California Academy of Sciences, Human
Resources Department #EVA, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco, CA 94118. No
calls please.

The California Academy of Sciences is a Natural History Museum,
Aquarium, Planetarium and Research institution located in Golden Gate
Park, San Francisco.

The California Academy of Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer
committed to diversity.

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