Explainers Program Assistant, IS-1016-05

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
• Complete a Probationary Period.
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States.  Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. 

OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Incumbent works cooperatively with the Explainers Program and Education staff & volunteers to ensure a positive visitor experience by greeting visitors; engaging visitors through conversation, inquiry and experimentation; helping to present facilitated experiences and offering assistance and encouragement at self-directed activities.  They ensure that each visitor has a safe experience, follows safety rules, and uses materials and supplies appropriately.   

• Incumbent works cooperatively with the Explainers Program and Education staff & volunteers to open, operate, and close Explainers programming, according to operating procedures. Incumbent performs routine maintenance of materials and interactives, including inspecting for damaged or missing materials, replenishing supplies, keeping equipment cleaned and organized, and reporting problems or deficiencies to the Explainers Program staff.

• Incumbent assists in the evaluation of programs by collaborating with Explainers Program and Education staff to develop, produce and implement effective informal and formal evaluation techniques for activities and programs, and making recommendations to staff.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Skill in working with a variety of personalities, learning styles, and age groups for extended time during the day. 
• Skill in oral communication sufficient to establish rapport, comfortably address visitors of all ages and abilities, and to teach in an informal setting. 
• Ability to talk with general audiences (up to 30 persons) about select topics in air and space history and science in an informal setting. 
• Ability to receive instruction and training in particular topics and presentation styles.  
• Ability to provide first-level response to unsafe situations/incidents.