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THE TECH MUSEUM OF INNOVATION
FULL-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE
MULTIMEDIA LAB AND PROGRAM MANAGER
The mission of The Tech Museum of Innovation is to serve as an educational
resource that engages people of all ages and backgrounds in exploring and
experiencing technologies affecting their lives, and to inspire young
people to become innovators in developing technologies of the future.
The Multimedia Lab and Program Manager is a full-time, exempt position
reporting to the Director of Education. The Multimedia Lab and Program
Manager is responsible for the operation and implementation of activities
for class visits, staff development, and general public groups that visit
the Interactive Media Lab at The Tech. The Manager will be responsible for
software (Macintosh) installation and troubleshooting. The Manager works
with other staff to establish educational policies and to ensure
integration and correlation between the various activities at The Tech.
The Manager is also responsible for maintaining the designated multimedia
programs in the exhibit areas, including hardware and software. The
Manager helps to guide the educational technology vision and create new
programs in keeping with the innovative spirit of The Tech as a novel
learning facility.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operations--Ensures that both the Interactive Media Lab and the designated
multimedia exhibits are operating at a consistent level of high quality
access for Tech visitors.
Classroom Instruction--Teaches school group classes in the Interactive
Media Lab. Oversees the daily operation of activities for class visits,
special events, as well as on-going staff development programs for teachers
and administrators.
Curriculum Development--Helps implement educational programs. Develops and
designs new labs for school groups in response to identified student and
teacher needs. Develops and maintains integration and correlation between
activities with other areas of The Tech. Collaborates to develop new ways
to use existing resources to keep the student and general public experience
fresh and innovative. Identifies new materials and methods that can be
incorporated into new programs for teachers, students and the general public.
Evaluation--Participates in the design for program evaluation and the
implementation of program development in response to evaluation feedback.
Outreach--Supports outreach efforts through maintenance and coordination of
hardware and software supplies needed for outreach programs. Serves as a
representative to groups throughout the community on The Tech's educational
programs.
Publications--Contributes to The Tech Museum publications and works with
the Marketing Department to produce materials for outside publications,
education brochures, and teacher materials related to The Tech experience.
On-line Services--Assists in maintaining information for education web site.
REQUIREMENTS:
B.A. or B.S. degree; experience in working with students 4th through 12th
grades and teachers; experience with Macintosh and IBM platform computers
and peripherals related to both; excellent organizational skills and
ability to work in a stimulating environment; excellent communications
skills, both written and verbal; willingness to work occasionally on
weekends and evenings; foreign language skills, especially Spanish, not
required but desired.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
The Tech offers excellent benefits including paid medical, dental, vision
and life insurance. Send cover letter and resume to The Tech Museum of
Innovation, Human Resources, 145 West San Carlos Street, San Jose, CA
95113. Fax: (408) 279-7149. No calls, please. The Tech Museum of
Innovation is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to
diversity. (http://www.thetech.org)
6/5/97
Susan Wageman
Grants Manager [log in to unmask]
The Tech Museum of Innovation (408) 279-7178
145 West San Carlos Street fax (408) 279-7149
San Jose, CA 95113 USA http://www.thetech.org
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