{"id":18024,"date":"2016-11-15T10:26:37","date_gmt":"2016-11-15T15:26:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/?p=18024"},"modified":"2016-11-15T10:26:37","modified_gmt":"2016-11-15T15:26:37","slug":"job-coordinator-of-digital-makerlab-liberty-science-center","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/itp.nyu.edu\/opportunities\/2016\/11\/15\/job-coordinator-of-digital-makerlab-liberty-science-center\/","title":{"rendered":"JOB: Coordinator of Digital Makerlab, Liberty Science Center"},"content":{"rendered":"
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We are looking for a Coordinator of Digital Makerlab that will support and promote the use of innovative digital technology from the Makerspace movement.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Submissions should come to\u00a0Francisco Montes\u00a0by email as a PDF attachment that includes the cover letter and resume as one document.<\/div>\n
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Position Overview<\/div>\n
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The Coordinator of Digital MakerLab plans, teaches, and organizes STEM Educational programs at<\/div>\n
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Liberty Science Center that support and promote the use of innovative digital technology within the<\/div>\n
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Makerspace movement. The Digital MakerLab programs will have a heavy focus on computer-based<\/div>\n
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programming. The Coordinator identifies, develops, and teaches program content for diverse audiences,<\/div>\n
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trains and mentors other presenters, and collaborates inter-divisionally to promote educational<\/div>\n
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technology programs to a variety of student and adult audiences. The Coordinator of Digital MakerLab<\/div>\n
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programs will report to the Senior Coordinator of MakerLab and Innovation Lab.<\/div>\n
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To land this role you must have an insatiable curiosity and knowledge about the ever-converging worlds<\/div>\n
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of science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, and culture! You love to tinker, create, design,<\/div>\n
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and build. Not only are you knowledgeable about emerging technologies, such as augmented reality,<\/div>\n
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virtual reality, and mobile apps, but also understand how to incorporate these technologies in a<\/div>\n
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MakerLab vision and strategy. You also excel at teaching children, teens, adults and families in an<\/div>\n
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informal setting and already have some experience teaching computer coding, computer programming,<\/div>\n
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and Arduino.<\/div>\n
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Key Responsibilities:<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Lead and assist in the delivery of lab-based technology workshops and establish an environment<\/div>\n
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conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of our<\/div>\n
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audience members.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Collaborate in the research and development of new technology-based programs for school<\/div>\n
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groups, family audiences, and scout groups.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf In consultation with the Senior Coordinator of MakerLab, implement new creative content that<\/div>\n
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bridges emerging technologies with the makerspace movement.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Develop and facilitate teacher professional development workshops for K-12 teachers aligned<\/div>\n
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with the New Jersey State Learning Standards in Science (Next Generation Science Standards).<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Oversee equipment, supply inventory, and track budget expenses for programs.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Make recommendations to IT staff for the addition of new software, hardware, and content<\/div>\n
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associated with Digital MakerLab programs.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Collaborate on developing and producing creative solutions that serve to strengthen LSC\u2019s<\/div>\n
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brand, mission, and revenue.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Other duties, as needed<\/div>\n
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities<\/div>\n
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\u25cf In-depth understanding of the creative culture of the Maker movement, including movers and<\/div>\n
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shakers in the science and tech world<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Strong project management and time management skills, including the ability to manage<\/div>\n
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multiple projects simultaneously, delivering on budget and within deadline<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Working knowledge of Google platform, Arduino, and TinkerCad<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Understanding of current trends in educational technology for formal and informal education<\/div>\n
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\u25cf K-12 curriculum development aligned with New Jersey State Learning Standards in Science (Next<\/div>\n
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Generation Science Standards) and International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)<\/div>\n
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Standards<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Understanding of emerging technologies, such as augmented and virtual reality systems, Auto<\/div>\n
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Desk, Arduino, 3D printing software, and various programming languages.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Hobbyist of tinkering, computer programming and robotics.<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Competence in HTML\/CSS, Java, JavaScript, C++, Python<\/div>\n
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Preferred Qualifications<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Bachelor\u2019s degree in computer science and\/or education<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Experience in creating a fun and engaging environment to students and various audiences<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Minimum of three years of teaching experience in an informal or formal setting<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Experience in curriculum development<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills<\/div>\n
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Preferred Professional Experience<\/div>\n
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\u25cf 1+ years of experience with augmented\/virtual reality and Occulus Rift technology<\/div>\n
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\u25cf 2+ years of experience developing and implementing teacher professional development<\/div>\n
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programs<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Experience in Minecraft and similar sandbox-based computer games<\/div>\n
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\u25cf Familiarity with Arduino, Raspberry Pi, HTC Vive, and Lego Mindstorms<\/div>\n
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Schedule<\/div>\n
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The Coordinator of Digital MakerLab must be available to work either Saturday or Sunday and<\/div>\n
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occasionally in the evenings.<\/div>\n
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Travel<\/div>\n
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This position might require travel within the Tri-state region.<\/div>\n
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Work Environment<\/div>\n
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Liberty Science Center is located in a beautiful state park in Jersey City, New Jersey, with easy access to<\/div>\n
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free parking, the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail, and the NJ Path train. All employees have access to an on-<\/div>\n
site caf\u00e9, a terrace with stunning NYC views, and on-site yoga.<\/div>\n
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Physical Demands<\/div>\n
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The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee<\/div>\n
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to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to<\/div>\n
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enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.<\/div>\n
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be frequently required to work in a computer<\/div>\n
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lab. The ability to work for long periods of time at a computer is required. The ability to lift 30 pounds<\/div>\n
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and to perform repetitive motions is required. This position also must tolerate noise and extensive<\/div>\n
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public speaking, often in noisy environments.<\/div>\n
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To apply:<\/div>\n
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Please submit a cover letter and resume as one PDF document to Francisco Montes, fmontes@lsc.org,<\/div>\n
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expressing why you are a good fit for this role.<\/div>\n
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Liberty Science Center (LSC) is committed to a diverse workforce. It is LSC\u2019s policy to provide equal<\/div>\n
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treatment and consideration of all employees and qualified job applicants without regard to race, color,<\/div>\n
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creed, national origin or ancestry, age, gender (including gender identity or gender expression), religion,<\/div>\n
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sex, sexual orientation, marital status, military service status, disability, genetic information, or any other<\/div>\n
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characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance.<\/div>\n
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Liberty Science Center is a non-smoking facility.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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