The Smithsonian's Lemelson Center at the National Museum of American History is recruiting for two part-time Facilitators and one part-time Floor Manager.  Please see position announcements below.  Interested applicants should respond to Tanya Garner at [log in to unmask] by September 26, 2008.

 Spark!Lab and Invention at Play Facilitators The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center at the National Museum of American History seeks part-time facilitators to work in Spark!Lab and the 
Facilitators greet visitors, help them explore hands on activities, demonstrate scientific and invention processes, engage visitors in conversation about invention, science, and history, monitor materials and equipment use, and help to ensure a safe, educational, and fun experience for all visitors. Invention at Play (IAP) exhibition. Spark!Lab is a hands on activity center that helps visitors, especially children and families, learn about the history and process of invention. In IAP, visitors learn about inventors of yesterday and today and explore interactive learning stations to help them understand the parallels between the ways inventors invent and the ways in which children play.  Facilitators must have experience working with the public, skill in oral communication, and the ability to learn select topics in invention, history and science. 
 Paid training begins in October in anticipation of the Museum’s reopening on November 21. This is a temporary, part-time position. Facilitators work a flexible 20-hour weekly schedule. Some weekend and holiday hours are required
 Reply on or before September 26. Please submit application by e-mail or fax to Tanya Garner, Interpretive Exhibits Manager, [log in to unmask] or fax to 202-357-4517. Please place "Facilitator" in the subject line. 
If interested, send a résumé with references, a statement of your availability for fall 2008–summer 2009, and times that you could be contacted for a phone or in-person interview.
 
The Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of American History is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
 Spark!Lab and Invention at Play Floor Manager The Smithsonian’s Lemelson Center at the National Museum of American History seeks a part-time floor manager to work in Spark!Lab and the 
The Floor Manager works with the Exhibits Manager to coordinate work of Facilitators and Volunteers in both Spark!Lab and IAP. The Floor Manager also greets visitors, helps them explore hands on activities, demonstrates scientific and invention processes, engages visitors in conversation about invention, science, and history, monitors materials and equipment use, and helps to ensure a safe, educational, and fun experience for all visitors. 
 Invention at Play (IAP) exhibition. Spark!Lab is a hands on activity center that helps visitors, especially children and families, learn about the history and process of invention. In IAP, visitors learn about inventors of yesterday and today and explore interactive learning stations to help them understand the parallels between the ways inventors invent and the ways in which children play. The Floor Manager must have experience working with the public, skill in oral communication, and the ability to learn select topics in invention, history and science. The Floor Manager must also have the ability to lead others in unusual circumstances, such as injury, emergency, and periods of high visitation. 
 Paid training begins in October in anticipation of the Museum’s reopening on November 21. This is a temporary, part-time position. The Floor Manager works a flexible 20-hour weekly schedule. Some weekend and holiday hours are required
 Reply on or before September 26.  Please submit application by e-mail or fax to Tanya Garner, Interpretive Exhibits Manager, [log in to unmask] or fax to 202-357-4517. Please place "Floor Manager" in the subject line. 
If interested, send a résumé with references, a statement of your availability for fall 2008–summer 2009, and times that you could be contacted for a phone or in-person interview.
 
The Smithsonian Institution/National Museum of American History is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.. The hourly rate is $15.07; an average day is 6–7 hours. . The hourly rate is $13.47; an average day is 6–7 hours. 


      

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