Employment Openings: May 2013

20 May 2013
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Opportunity to join the most exciting museum in Orlando!

Effective May 2013

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General Clerk

Full time benefited position. Responsible for reporting attendance and financial information as delegated from the accounting manager.

Code daily sales to the correct departments
Produce attendance and revenue reports daily
Count cash receipts and take cash inventory
Support and back up accounting functions within the department
Report cashier discrepancies to department supervisors
Prepare trend reports on a weekly basis
Prepare and compile data for month-end reporting
Responsible for logging ticket requests, printing tickets, and checking tickets received by guest services
Post journal entries for weekly cash sales, consignments, and other sources of revenue
Create custom reports for special projects

Education or Certifications: High School diploma. AA degree (Accounting) preferred.

Work Experience: 2 years experience in an accounting office environment..

Required Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, have good analytical/mathematical skills, work independently, and good communication skills. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.

Exhibit Developer

Full time benefited position. Leads research and development of new exhibitions and special exhibit projects. Responsible for design and development of new exhibitions and special exhibit projects. Responsible for the research, development, testing and fabrication of OSC exhibits. Works with the Director of Visitor Experience and Manager of Exhibits throughout the design process to define goals and objectives and meet Orlando Science Center (OSC) expectations of high quality. Develops and maintains project budgets; works with the Director of Visitor Experience and Manager of Exhibits to determine timelines and staff requirements for each project.

Monitors progress and delays with project schedules to ensure timely deadlines. Works with Senior Director of Visitor Experience to develop proposals for new galleries and exhibitions. Works in conjunction with Director of Visitor Experience to evaluate work to ensure that exhibitions meet stated objectives. Contributes to the creation and implementation of the strategic plan content. Works as a liaison to outside exhibit fabrication firms and design/development firms for production and fabrication, when necessary.

EDUCATION: Undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, architecture, museum studies or other relevant area(s).

EXPERIENCE: Minimum of five years experience in museum exhibition development, management and production. Experience leading teams of contributing partners. Research, writing and editing skills. Graphic design skills. Must show a considerable degree of initiative and have excellent interpersonal and networking skills.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Be imaginative and creative
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. Be positive and clear in promoting and explaining ideas
Clearly and professionally present ideas and designs to partners and colleagues during meetings via face-to-face, phone, and email.
AutoCAD or similar computer graphical design software.
Demonstrate solid design sense through each project that includes space, measurement, form, volume, and color
Take design direction and critiques from the partners and colleagues, implement to create a stronger, better end result.
Operate effectively under time constraints and meet deadlines.
Able to work with minimal supervision, both alone and in teams.
Strong project management experience.
Strong background in material selection and application.
Be aware of relevant health and safety issues with design implementations. Adhere to ADA requirements when necessary
A valid Florida driver’s license is required

PREFERRED SKILLS:

Experience working in/with museums or in an informal education setting
Ability to design in Software such as Vectorworks or Adobe Photoshop
Must be detail oriented, able to prioritize tasks and able to work under pressure with multiple deadlines
Large format graphic design experience a plus
Working knowledge of the Macintosh Operating System
Background/experience in museum exhibit design, industrial design, or architectural design
Past experience with fabrication techniques with metal, wood and plastics

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand for long periods and be able to lift 30 lbs.

Event Coordinator

Part time position. Oversees specified Orlando Science Center event rentals and will work with the Director of Meetings and Events to execute all events. Responsible for event coordination once the sales process has taken place. This includes, event set ups and breakdowns, purchase orders, communication between participating vendors, constant communication with clients, collection of rental fees, ect

Duties/responsibilities:

Work with clients to create set up for event space, recommend vendors, and assist in event planning
Conduct wedding rehearsals
Work with set up crew to set up event space the day of an event
Onsite the day of an event to manage setup and provide event related services to client
Follow-up with clients after an event has taken place to get feedback on the Orlando Science Center as an event location.
Create Purchase Orders

Education or Certifications/Work Experience: Events Coordinator should have at least two years of educational events/wedding experience or one year of professional meetings and events experience.

Required Skills:

Ability to multi task and work in a high paced environment
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Leadership abilities
Communication skills
Outstanding customer services

Special Conditions (Physical Requirements, travel, work hours): This position requires you to continuously walk the floor (including stairs) and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Must be available to work late most weekends.

Hospitality/House Manger

Part time position. Position Summary: Provide superior customer service while maintaining a safe and secure environment for OSC guests and team members. This position is expected to be on the floor 90% of the shift during public operating hours.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Open and close the building as per established procedures.
Continuously walk through the facility making minor repairs and replenishing exhibits.
Hourly walk through in the parking garage documenting and / or reporting to appropriate parties any needs or concerns.
Interact with OSC guests using the Customer First Approach and obtain feedback on the guest visit.
Monitor daily operation ensuring OSC programs begin on time, front of house positions appropriately staffed and public areas remain clean.
Accurately document shift activities in the House Managers log and note exhibit failures, maintenance personnel responding for repair and exhibits on the floor that are tagged.
Communicate exhibit failure, facility maintenance challenges and safety concerns to the Director of Facilities in a timely fashion.
Assist in emergency first aid and fire evacuations.
Prevent improper use of exhibits and the physical building.
Assist in locating lost children / parent.
Monitor crowd density in public areas.
Support Shipping and Receiving / Mailroom / Copy Center in the absence of the Clerk.
Support other teams within the organization with superior Internal Customer Service.
Other duties assigned by Director of Facilities and or CFO.

Education or Certifications: High School diploma or equivalent

Work Experience: Some experience in the customer service field.

Required Skills: Customer service experience, security or related field and certified in CPR and emergency first aid useful but not necessary.

Physical Requirements: Up to 30 hour work week. Available all hours, and shifts, ability to do a lot standing, walking and climbing stairs. Ability to lift 30 pounds, ability to push/pull a certain amount of weight.

Movie Operator

Part time position. Responsible for operating CineDome and the Digital Adventure Theater automation system, presenting shows and assisting visitors in and out of the CineDome and the Digital Adventure Theatre, including, but not limited to, taking tickets, answering questions, and light administrative work. High School Graduate or equivalent, some college preferred. Must be able to sit/stand for extended periods of time.

Educator

Part time position. The daily functions of this position consist of but are not limited to: Engaging and educating school groups, scouts, campers and teachers about various sciences with the use of demonstrations and hands-on activities in an informal setting. The Educator will deliver educational content in one or more of the following ways: classroom instruction on and off museum grounds, large capacity auditorium programming on and off museum grounds, and floor demonstrations. Educators will be expected to study curriculum and supplementary materials to gain proficiency in the sciences taught by the institution and improve upon existing content knowledge and teaching/presentation skills.

Essential Job Functions:

Responsible for teaching discovery labs, offsite programs, scout programs, camps, and overnights.
Responsible for delivering OSC curriculum and engaging students and guests in hands-on activities and demonstrations.
Applicants should be good communicators, have the ability to complete tasks with minimal supervision, and demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
This position requires individuals who are comfortable speaking in front of audiences of all sizes and delivering science instruction to guests of all ages.
Qualified applicants will demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Qualified candidates should either be degree seeking or hold a bachelors degree in education, science, or a related field.

Enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing; must love working with children and guests
A valid driver’s license is required.

The candidate should have experience in a museum or other informal education environment. Experience teaching informally or in a classroom is required. A background in public speaking and customer service is essential.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift 30lbs.

Coordinator of Guest Services

Full time benefited position. Coordinator of Guest Services is responsible for maintain a customer focus guest service front line team. This includes the garage and lobby personnel. They will assist the walk-in guest as well as the members in a smooth transaction of ticket purchasing and membership sales. They are responsible in assuring our first impression with the public is a pleasurable one. This is a hands on coordinator position that is engaged in the work and performing all front line duties.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: High School; Guest Services, Cash Handling, and Computer Experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Will need to stand for long periods of times. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Guest Services Representative

Part time position. Representatives perform all ticket transactions for the CineDome and exhibits as well as help visitors with directions and information about OSC and surrounding areas. Additionally, Guest Services Representatives actively sell and maintain all OSC memberships.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: High School; Guest Services, Cash Handling, and Computer Experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Will need to stand for long periods of times. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Birthday Party Coordinator

Part time position. Responsible for the daily operations and implementation of Orlando Science Center Birthday Programs. Oversees the development and delivery of hands-on science themed birthday parties for children ages 3 years old and up. The Coordinator will be responsible for upholding quality control of all events, and demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills. The Coordinator provides administrative and operational support to the Education Manager, with emphasis on daily operations and scheduling, to ensure quality control.

Qualifications and Education Requirements: Completion of High School with some College preferred.

Must be able to work weekends.

Member Relations Coordinator

Part time position. Primarily responsible for generating membership revenue, member relations and membership database maintenance. Secondarily responsible for selling general admission.

Essential Job Functions:

To promote and sell the organizations memberships.
Assist in processing and managing most aspects of membership program, including producing and mailing all renewal notices, reminders, and member cards; maintain the membership database; process checks and credit card payments; generating new and renewal membership sales; check in current members; generate membership reports; correspond with members and actively engage in member outreach.
Continuously assist with implementing market research methods to gather demographic member’s information.
To respond promptly to inquiries from prospective members, members, and the general public by phone, email or in writing and follow-up with an agreed timeframe.
To assist in the creation and update of membership and marketing material e.g. letters, new member welcome packs, newsletters, e-bulletins, press releases, fact sheets, membership directories, member listings, member questionnaires and brochures.
To maintain and update membership records and marketing databases.
To assist in member market research in areas such as member benefit analysis, member satisfaction surveys, member needs assessment and competition analysis.
To assist in the member renewals process.
Consistently promote a positive, professional image of the Orlando Science Center and provide excellent customer service at all times.
To perform routine quality checks on the membership database.
Good organizational, written and verbal skills.
Able to learn and operate a point of sale system.
Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.
A valid Florida drivers license, maintain a clear driving record, retain driving approval through OSC’s insurance company.

Must work well independently and be very results-driven. Communicate effectively with team members. Must have open availability and will be required to work some nights and weekends.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High School diploma required. Degree seeking preferred.
1-2 years of customer service experience. at least 1 year’s marketing experience, preferably with a membership organization.

Preferred Skills:

Proficient with Microsoft office applications.
Customer service, sales or hospitality experience.
Detail-oriented, organized, flexible, creative.
Cash handling experience required.

Supply Clerk

Part time position. Provide supplies for schools, groups, scout days, camps, homeschools, overnights, off-sites, Workshop programs, birthday parties, and floor programming

Essential Job Functions:

The supply coordinator must demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics (OSC Purchase Order System). This includes inputting all data and being able to retrieve data and print reports.
Create POs, receive inventory, and close financial statements each month.
Coordinate with EPO Managers to maintain supplies for all programs. This includes purchasing and prepping materials for programs, adhering to curriculum and program supply lists, ensuring that materials are in working order and are in the correct quantities.
Prepare and organize supplies for all programs in a timely manner.
Order/purchase supplies in a timely manner.
Use appropriate financial codes for all purchases and follow budgetary guidelines as assigned by OSC.
Maintain all education supply rooms and ensure all are kept clean.
Must maintain inventory of all products and consumables and uphold high levels of quality standards.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

High School.
A valid Florida drivers license, ability to drive a van, maintain a clear driving record, retain driving approval through OSC’s insurance company.
Must have open availability with weekend work required.

Preferred Skills:

Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Organization, ability to work without direct supervision.
Excellent time management skills and attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to lift 30 lbs.

Facilitator

Part time position. Must have availability to work a minimum of 3 days. With weekend availability preferred.

Essential Job Functions:
Passionately embrace and communicate the mission of OSC ‘Inspire Science Learning for Life’ to science center guests. This position requires individuals with exemplary guest service skills. Facilitate exhibit halls by answering questions, narrating on the microphone, leading activities and being interactive and engaging. This position will be expected to effectively communicate science concepts and topics through science demonstrations and activities.

EDUCATION: Two year degree in education, science, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: The candidate should be comfortable approaching guests and speaking in front of a large audience. Strong communication skills are required. Hospitality or customer service experience is desirable.

REQUIRED SKILLS: A valid Florida driver’s license is required

PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience working in museums or in an informal education setting is preferred. Experience performing Improv and/or theater background is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to stand for long periods and be able to lift 30 lbs.

Birthday Party Assistants

Part time position, weekends required. Assist the Host in facilitating the party including: disbursement of cake, ice cream and beverage, educational programming, science make and take project and general clean up. Have a full understanding of birthday party themes, and the educational component including the science content. Responsible for cleanliness of birthday rooms and the surrounding areas. Be able to work on a consistent basis and fulfill scheduling requirements. Completion of the 10th grade.

Birthday Party Host

Part time position, weekends required. Host and facilitate the party including disbursement of cake, ice cream and beverage, educational programming, science make and take project and general clean up. Have a full understanding of birthday party themes, and the educational component including the science content. Supervise assistants and volunteers working in Birthday Parties to include delegation of responsibilities to assist with the parties, and general customer service related to the birthday parties Accountable for completion of the financial data sheet for each party and related paper work. Weekly inventory of paper products and additional supplies including a report (if needed) to the Birthday Coordinator. Be able to work on a consistent basis and fulfill scheduling requirements. Completion of the 10th grade, H.S. or Bachelors Degree preferred.

Preschool Teacher

Part time position. Responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of preschool (3 – 5 yr) children, planning and executing the Early Childhood education program in accordance with the goals, objectives and standards set forth by the Orlando Science Center Preschool in alliance with Early Childhood developmentally appropriate practices, FL Department of Children and Families and “Creative Curriculum” and Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK). Instruct children (3 – 5 yr) in activities designed to promote social/emotional, physical and intellectual growth needed to be successful individuals related to their peer group, environment and community.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old.
A degree (Associate or above) in Child Development, Early Childhood, Pre-Kindergarten, Primary, or Elementary Education preferred. Exceptional Student Education, Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC – formally National CDA), Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC or formally CDAE), certified National CDA or certified CDAE accepted.
FL Department of Children and Families Staff credential – VPK
Clear Level 2 Background screening. May not be in classroom until this is established.
FL Department of Children and Families 45 hours Child Care training
FL Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Education Standards and Emergent Literacy for VPK
CPR and Basic First Aid Certification
Work experience with children 0 – 8 years old.
Excellent communication skills; presentation and public speaking. Reliable, organized, self-starter. Ability to work with little direct supervision Enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing; must love working with people
Preferred Skills
Active listening and Social Perceptiveness - give full attention to others saying, taking time to understand, ask appropriate questions and being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Instructing – teaching others how to do something.
Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively.
Reading comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs.
Learning strategies – selecting and using g training/instructional methods for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Writing – communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Time management - managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Monitoring – monitoring /assessing performance of self, individuals and group to make improvements or use corrective actions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling. Also involved maybe some lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of objects, materials or children up to 40 lbs. Sensory requirements are visual perceptions and discrimination, oral communication, and ability to perceive and discriminate sounds.

Preschool Assistant

Part Time Position. Responsible for assisting Preschool classroom teachers with general supervision and management of a class of preschool (3 – 5 yr) children. Assisting in the execution of the Early Childhood education program in accordance with the goals, objectives and standards set forth by the Orlando Science Center Preschool, along with Early Childhood developmentally appropriate practices, FL Department of Children and Families guidelines and “Creative Curriculum”. Support children (3 – 5 yr) in activities designed to promote social/emotional, physical and intellectual growth needed to be successful individuals related to their peer group, environment and community.

Essential Job Functions: Assist classroom teachers with daily scheduled lessons, units, themes, activities and projects. Work with children through interactions with activities and materials. Assist classroom teachers with organization and direction of activities/materials to promote physical, mental, social development such as games, art, music/movement and story telling. Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor development and safety. Assist substitute classroom teachers with maintaining daily schedule that includes weekly lesson plans, activities and materials needed to fulfill goals and objectives. Preferred skills: Active listening and Social Perceptiveness - give full attention to others saying, taking time to understand, ask appropriate questions and being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do. Instructing – teaching others how to do something. Speaking – talking to others to convey information effectively. Reading comprehension – understanding written sentences and paragraphs. Learning strategies – selecting and using g training/instructional methods for the situation when learning or teaching new things. Writing – communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience. Time management - managing one’s own time and the time of others. Monitoring – monitoring /assessing performance of self, individuals and group to make improvements or use corrective actions.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

Required - High School or GED diploma
A degree (Associate or above) in Child Development, Early Childhood, Pre-Kindergarten, Primary, or Elementary Education preferred. Exceptional Student Education, Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC – formally National CDA), Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC or formally CDAE), certified National CDA or certified CDAE accepted.
Clear Level 2 Background screening. May not be in classroom until this is established.
FL Department of Children and Families 45 hours Child Care training
Preferred - Voluntary PreKindergarten (VPK) Education Standards and Emergent Literacy for VPK
CPR and Basic First Aid Certification
Work experience with children 0 – 8 years old.
Excellent communication skills; presentation and public speaking. Reliable, organized, self-starter. Ability to work with little direct supervision Enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing; must love working with people

Orlando Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse team of professionals!

Benefits for FT: Health benefits (health, dental, vision), long-term disability; life insurance, employer matched savings plan, credit union, flexible vacation days. For PT & FT: Annual family membership, complimentary Science Center tickets, Credit Union, direct deposit, discounts in the café, store, and programs.

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Employment Openings: May 2013

Opportunity to join the most exciting museum in Orlando!

Effective May 2013

General Clerk

Exhibit Developer

Event Coordinator

Hospitality/House Manger

Movie Operator

Educator

Coordinator of Guest Services

Guest Services Representative

Birthday Party Coordinator

Member Relations Coordinator

Supply Clerk

Facilitator

Birthday Party Assistants

Birthday Party Host

Preschool Teacher

Preschool Assistant