Primary Purpose/function
of Position: Responsible for daily operation of the Discovery Room,
including facilitating activities in the Discovery Room for families and school
groups, answering questions about artifacts and specimens in the Discovery
Room, maintaining Discovery Room activities, and assisting with other Education
Programs as needed.

Description of
Responsibilities:

Discovery Room (DR): Works with DR volunteers and
Museum Education staff to operate the DR, including welcoming visitors,
facilitating interaction with Discovery Room objects and activities, greeting
school groups and facilitating weekend programs in the Discovery Room.
Responsibilities will also include keeping the Discovery Room organized and
working with small live animals like reptiles, amphibians and fish.

General
Duties in Education Department: May work with Education
Department staff to prepare educational materials, facilitate education classes
and other duties as assigned.  

Job Requirements

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Required Education:  Must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Oklahoma. Hiring contingent upon
verification of current student status.

• Must attach Spring oZONE class
  schedule.

Skills:

• Excellent customer service
• Effective oral and written communication skills

Advertised Physical
Requirements:

• Frequent standing, moving,
  reaching, and stooping. 

Department Preferences:

• Interest and experience
  teaching K-12 in formal or informal education environments including camps,
  school, youth group, scout or other group settings

• interest in natural
  history, physical or social science including academic coursework in related
  areas 

• interest in teaching natural history and archaeology/anthropology
  concepts to children 

• desire to work in a museum-education setting; 

• ability
  to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Special Instructions:   If you are selected as a final candidate
for this position, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman
Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy. To view the policy, visit  https://hr.ou.edu/Policies-Handbooks/TB-Testing

 
Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?: Yes
Special Indications: Hiring contingent upon police records check 
Job Posting
: Feb 27, 2018
Unposting Date
: Ongoing