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Orlando Science Center · 2 months ago

Science Presenter & Program Designer - FT

Orlando, FL, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$0/hr - $18.51/hr

Orlando Science Center is a prominent educational institution dedicated to engaging the public in science. They are seeking a Science Presenter & Program Designer to educate audiences through demonstrations and hands-on activities, while also developing immersive educational experiences in their Virtual Lab using various digital tools.

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Responsibilities

Engage Science Center members and general public in a professional and welcoming manner about various sciences with the use of demonstrations and hands-on activities across all our exhibit halls, stages, and labs

Work with the Manager of Public Programs as the primary content developer and curator for educational programming in a designated exhibit hall, stage, and/or lab

Create science content for various purposes including website blogs, social media videos, signage, and event programming

Train other team members on programming content related to assigned exhibit halls, stages, and/or labs

Work with a high degree of independence on multiple projects in parallel

Develop content with a creative approach to new ideas and projects

Exhibit exemplary written and oral communication skills

Report regularly on project progress and oversee budgets and resource allocations as necessary

Solve problems regarding day-of programming with flexibility and demonstrate good judgment in a variety of situations

Perform other related duties as assigned

Qualification

Science educationEducational program designVirtual engagementTechnical troubleshootingPublic speakingCustomer serviceImprov skillsCrafting skillsWritten communicationOral communicationCreative thinking

Required

Degree seeking or hold a bachelor's degree in science education, chemistry, physical science, physics, astronomy, or other related sciences

Experience speaking in front of a large audience

Good written and oral communication skills

Prior experience in educational program design, virtual engagement, and technical troubleshooting

Must have the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision

Excellent customer service skills

Preferred

Experience teaching either informally or in a classroom setting

Experience with improv or theater shows including performing and/or stage tech

Crafting/maker skills including experience with any of the following: woodworking, 3D printing, computer design, textiles, paper crafting, leather working, basic tools, soldering