POSITION SUMMARY: The Evaluation and Visitor Studies department is looking for a motivated individual to serve as the Visitor Study Volunteer Coordinator for the WAVES (Water Avenue Visitor Experience Study) project this fall. The project involves surveying visitors to learn more about their impressions of their OMSI visit(s). Information gathered from the surveys helps inform OMSI staff on how to enhance vistors’ experiences and develop business practices that benefit the community.

SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Evaluation and Visitor Studies Intern for the Audio Labels Project will work with the Project Evaluators to research the topic of “Who uses exhibit audio description labels, and how do they use them?” The intern will conduct naturalistic observations and post-use interviews with OMSI visitors who use the audio labels in a nanotechnology exhibit. Data will be entered, coded, and analyzed, resulting in a final summary report. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in better understanding how people learn in informal free-choice environments as well as an understanding of research methods and data analysis. The candidate must learn quickly and perform well on multiple, simultaneous, diverse tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

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Position Summary:

AmeriCorps Position Announcement

Position:AmeriCorps - Environmental Health Educational Coordinator

15 hours/week, from 9/09 to 6/10

Sponsored by Oregon Physicians for Social Responsibility and Oregon Environmental Council.

Detailed Position Announcement: http://www.esd112.org/links/assets/position/OPSR_EHEC_1-675.pdf

Application Process: Send cover letter and resume to Maye Thompson, RN, PhD at [email protected] by August 10, 2009.

Description:

Support for planning, implementation and evaluation of two environmental health education projects:

Oregon Environmental Council (OEC) seeks an “all purpose” intern to assist our Deputy Director, Chris Hagerbaumer.

Intern responsibilities will include policy research, assistance organizing workshops, and other projects as needed. Areas of focus are likely to include researching projects to reduce children’s exposure to harmful pesticides; researching policies to reduce the drive-alone incentive provided by free and ample parking; and assisting with the organization of workshops in 2-3 metropolitan areas outside of Portland to build support for climate-friendly land use and transportation planning.

Assistant Teachers: Five (5) positions available; FT/PT, 3, 4 & 5 days/wk, depending on site. 41 weeks/yr., Starts 9/8/2009. A.A. in related field & 2 yrs experience in preschool classroom setting or HS diploma/GED & 4 yrs experience. Assist Head Teacher in the Head Start classroom with planning & setup, meal service, recordkeeping, bus monitor. Need good computer skills; good interpersonal skills; ability to routinely lift 50 lbs., bend, twist, stoop and run after children.

Offer is contingent upon results of a post-offer health exam, including a TB test to declare free from communicable disease. As required by contract, periodic re-testing for communicable disease will be scheduled throughout employment.

Center Aide: PT; 41 weeks/yr., Starts 9/8/2009. HS diploma & experience with children and food preparation. Classroom set-up and clean-up; assist with basic office work and meal service; bus monitor. Good time-management skills; ability to follow directions; ability to interact appropriately with children & adults; ability to routinely lift 50 lbs.

Offer is contingent upon results of a post-offer health exam, including a TB test to declare free from communicable disease. As required by contract, periodic re-testing for communicable disease will be scheduled throughout employment.