Evaluation and Visitor Studies Intern - Visitor Study Volunteer Coordinator

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.

The Visitor Study Volunteer Coordinator’s main responsibility is to recruit, interview, train, and supervise WAVES Volunteer Interviewers. The Volunteer Coordinator works closely with the Evaluation and Visitor Studies Manager and the Data Analyst Volunteer to develop research hypotheses and research methods, analyze data, and report data. Along with self motivation, the position requires professionalism, attention to detail and concern for research quality.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Recruit, interview, train, and supervise volunteers for the WAVES project. • Maintain WAVES volunteer schedule. • Develop and organize project plans for future WAVES seasons. • Work with the Data Analyst to write a research report. • Present research report to OMSI management.

COMMITMENT: 3 months minimum, 10-15 hours/week

For information on how to apply for this position, contact Carol Cruzan at [email protected].