What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilitator - PT position at Orlando Science Center.?
Facilitators are primarily responsible for facilitating Orlando Science Center’s exhibit halls by answering questions, narrating on the microphone, leading activities and being interactive and engaging. This individual should passionately embrace and communicate the mission of Orlando Science Center – “Inspire Science Learning for Life” to Science Center guests. Facilitators will be responsible for delivering exemplary customer service and be able to effectively communicate science concepts and topics through science demonstrations and activities. Ideal candidates will be comfortable working with diverse audiences and passionate about working with children ages 6-12.
Essential Functions
- The candidate should be comfortable approaching guests and speaking in front of a large audience.
- Comfortable with discussing all branches of science.
- Comfortable with being on stage, being on camera, explosives, dissection, working with live animals, chemicals, electricity, laboratory equipment, and wearing costumes.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Education: High School diploma or equivalent.
- Experience & Certifications: N/A
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in museums or in an informal education setting is preferred.
- Experience performing improv and/or theater background is preferred.
- Crafting/maker skills including experience with any of the following: woodworking, 3D printing, computer design, textiles, paper crafting, leather working, basic tools, soldering.
Supervisory Responsibility
N/A
Physical Demands
- Ability to remain in a stationary position.
- Moves throughout the museum.
- Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum.
- Ascends/descends ladders or other equipment to perform various tasks.
- Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
- Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.
- Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.
- Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 25 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level.
- Occasionally works in outdoor environments.
- Frequently works in indoor environments.
- Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment.
- Kneeling and Crouching (frequently)
- Weight Levels – Lift, Push, Pull
- Up to 25 pounds
Expected Hours of Work & Travel
- This position is part time. Hours can vary based on the needs of the organization.
- This position must be able to work weekends and after hour events as needed.
- Travel throughout the Central Florida area may be required to attend conferences/trainings/deliver programs.
Telecommuting
This position is required to be onsite 100% of the time.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.