Seasonal & Occasional Openings

#1314-1045-1 MUSEUM EVALUATOR, Science Learning Division. Occasional or Part-Time/Non-Exempt. Hours vary according to department needs across the week. EEO 5A. Evaluation and Research in Learning conducts studies related to learning from exhibit, program, multi-media, school outreach, and other informal science learning experiences. Museum Evaluators will work closely with the Evaluation & Research Department Manager, Evaluation and Research Associates, and other Museum Evaluators to help implement processes and strategies for evaluation and research projects, from data collection to data entry and analysis. Responsibilities: Establish data collection sites, including setting up and testing data collection equipment. Develop rapport with strangers to fulfill project and museum objectives. Conduct interviews, distribute and collect surveys, and follow all data collection protocols. Analyze data, generate tables and relevant reports, and support all data analysis processes. Work collaboratively and openly with project teams, both inside and outside of the Evaluation & Research Department. Requirements: Excellent communication skills, both interpersonally and in report writing. Proven experience successfully interacting with a diverse population regarding a wide range of topics. Able to maintain clear and positive communication in somewhat chaotic surroundings. Attention to detail and ability to follow data collection and data entry protocols without deviation is essential. Additional requirements include critical thinking skills, ability to be responsive and perceptive of others' verbal and non-verbal cues. Multi-lingual applicants preferred. Experience using Excel, SPSS, NVivo, and other analysis software preferred. Experience with qualitative research preferred. Pay Rate: Depending on Qualifications. Application Deadline: October 16, 2013. APPLY ONLINE