(cross-posted to Museum-L and ISEN-ASTC-L)
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
ASSOCIATE EVALUATOR
PART-TIME 20 HOURS PER WEEK
POSITION SUMMARY: 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: $14.98 per hour, no benefits. Send a letter of interest
and resume by 11/13/98 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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