On-Call Educator, 2 openings

Do you have a passion for science and love inspiring minds? Then OMSI’s On-Call Educator may be the right position for you! The On-Call Educator facilitates the visitors’ and group’s learning experiences with demonstrations, lab activities, and special events in the exhibit halls and labs. Responsibilities include interacting with visitors to help them explore and learn from exhibits and lab activities, performing demonstrations, supervising volunteers of all ages, preparing to be trained to work in any of the science halls and maintaining a safe and secure environment for visitors and staff.

The ideal candidate will have strong communication and customer service skills, the ability to present science process and content in an engaging way to a broad age range and flexibility. The candidate will have a BA/BS in science, education, or communications, with college course work in science and a minimum of 1 year working with the public in formal or informal educational settings. Candidate will be required to pass pre-employment checks such as a criminal background check and reference checks.

Pay Range: $10.47 – $12.55 per hour. Position is open until filled.

If this sounds like the perfect position, please visit www.omsi.edu/employment to apply! Applications are available to download on our website, as well as pick up in the Employment Office. To submit your application you have the option to fax, email, mail or drop off in person your completed application materials to:

OMSI Attention: Human Resources 1945 SE Water Avenue Portland, OR 97214

OR Fax: 503.239.7818 or Email: [email protected]

OMSI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.