What are the responsibilities and job description for the CAMP PRESENTER position at US Space & Rocket Center Education FDN?
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Position Duties
- Reports to the Camp Education Assistant Manager in the Education Department as overseen by the Director of Camp Education.
- Provide quality instruction for Space Camp® and other educational programs as needed, in an accurate, engaging, and professional manner.
- Instruct Space Camp and Aviation Challenge programs with lectures, briefings, and hands-on activities.
- Present programs and yourself in a fun, engaging, educational and professional manner.
- Excite trainees and guests about science, math, and engineering concepts.
- Keep all presentation areas organized and professional looking.
- Assist in monitoring and restocking all program supplies.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment for trainees, guests, and employees.
- Conduct brainstorming sessions with management to plan and design future programs and activities.
- When requested, in conjunction with Presenter Team and Camp Education leadership, research, create and develop age-appropriate activities, training and program materials that meet the educational quality and standards set for all USSRC educational programs.
- Meet or exceed the expectations of the Management for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
This position has primary responsibility for:
- Instructing SPACE CAMP® Program lectures and briefings.
- Assist in development of educational presentations to ensure accuracy, make activities and presentations engaging and exciting to a variety of audiences.
- Conduct Outreach efforts in support of U.S. Space & Rocket Center objectives as needed.
The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.
Supervisory Responsibilities: No
Level of Supervision: N/A
Travel Required: No
QUALIFICATIONS
Required Education
Prefer a minimum of 30 hours completed college credit. Life and professional experience may substitute for educational required hours.
Required Experience
Experience presenting and/or creating educational/ informational content preferred. Have willingness to learn and convey technical information to the public in a way they can understand and enjoy. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with individuals of all ages.
Theater experience and/or public speaking experience a plus.
Applicants may be required to audition for consideration of employment.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Physical Requirements
This position has the following special requirements:
- Walking, climbing (stairs) to access other departments & buildings and to experience the training center.
- Sitting and standing for long periods of time developing and presenting lectures.
- Carrying, lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds to waist height.
- Bending, kneeling, and reaching to store/retrieve supplies.
- Reading, sight, wrist movements, feeling to operate computer terminal, research & review lecture materials, operate automobile during travel.
- Talking, hearing to present lectures, answer questions from trainees, assist guests, and interact with employees.
Eligibility Qualifications
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Environmental Factors
- Not applicable
Expected Hours of Work
Level 2: Applicant must at least have either a full Day or Night shift available.
- Day: Monday to Friday days (6:30am-3pm)
- Night: Sunday to Thursday nights (3-11pm)
- Weekend: Friday (10am-11pm) & Saturday (6:30am-11pm), Sunday (6:30am-3pm)
Level 3: Availability for Level 3:
- This position requires complete open availability which is Mon-Sun from (6:15am - 11:00pm)
- Hours for this position fluctuate week to week depending on the needs of the USSRC. Average 30 hours per week depending on employee’s availability.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
