The Adler Planetarium and
Astronomy Museum

Astronomy Department
Educator
Demonstration Program
( a full-time, exempt position)


The Astronomy Department of The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum is
seeking an Educator, Demonstration Program.  This position will report to
the Manager of Education.

The person in this position will be responsible for developing a full-scale
floor demonstration program and for training, supervising, and evaluating
demonstration volunteers.  Responsibilities include development of
astronomy demonstrations using the team approach and formative evaluation,
working with educators and project managers to integrate demonstrations
into school visits, exhibits and special events, and may include working
with teen-age explainers. The work days are Wednesday through Sunday.

This position requires a B.A. in education, science, museum education or a
related field.  An M.A. in science education is preferred.  Three to five
years experience with demonstration development and volunteer coordination
in a museum or planetarium is required.  Proven experience with starting a
demonstration/volunteer program as well as with supervising a variety of
ages and groups of volunteers is preferred.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter and resume to:

                        Marguerite E. Dawson
                        Human Resources Manager
                        The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
                        1300 South Lake Shore Drive
                        Chicago, IL  60605

                        E-mail:  [log in to unmask]

                        No phone calls please



EOE

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**Marguerite E.  Dawson
Human Resources Manager
The Adler Planetarium and Astronomy Museum
1300 South Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL  60605
Voice:  312/322-0591
TTY:     312/322-0995
FAX:     312/322-9909
Adler URL:  http://astro.uchicago.edu/adler/