Background<\/strong><\/p>\n Since its founding at the 1964-65 New York World\u2019s Fair, the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI) has inspired millions of people\u2014children, teachers, and families\u2013 by offering creative, participatory ways to learn and encouraging people to explore their curiosity and nurture their creativity. Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in the country, NYSCI welcomes 500,000 visitors each year and serves thousands more through outreach in schools, teacher professional development, and participation in a variety of public events and research initiatives.<\/p>\n NYSCI is a leader in the science museum field, recognized for its highly regarded exhibitions, programs, and products, all of which are informed by strategies of engagement called\u00a0Design, Make, Play<\/em>. The defining characteristics of\u00a0Design, Make, Play<\/em>\u2014 open-ended exploration, imaginative learning, personal relevance, deep engagement, and delight \u2014 are the ingredients that inspire passionate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) learners. NYSCI engages diverse communities of learners, particularly young people, in STEM, by fostering the excitement of self-directed exploration and by tapping into the joy of learning intrinsic in young people\u2019s play. Our transformative model for STEM exploration invites broad participation and makes engagement and learning irresistible.<\/p>\n NYSCI has approximately 120 full-time and over 180 part-time staff members.<\/p>\n About the Position<\/strong><\/p>\n Departmental Role\u00a0<\/strong> NYSCI\u2019s Education Services department is seeking a Weekend Maker Space Associate with expertise and interest in facilitating hands on learning experiences for learners of different ages and backgrounds. The ideal candidate will have experience researching, designing and implementing maker\/ STEM programming as well as experience with (or willingness to learn) a variety of unique tool skills and processes.<\/p>\n Function<\/strong> Principal Responsibilities<\/strong><\/p>\n Qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n Knowledge & Experience<\/strong><\/p>\n Compensation<\/strong>
\nThe Education Services department strategizes, develops and delivers innovative programs that provide students and teachers support in STEM, reaches out to underserved audiences, increases science awareness, excitement and interest in learners of all ages and advances NYSCI\u2019s commitment to rigor, creativity and entrepreneurship.<\/p>\n
\nOversee the development and implementation of weekend workshop programming in Maker Space. The Weekend Maker Space Associate will be responsible for overseeing, developing and delivering innovative weekend maker programming, training and supervising Maker Space weekend staff and maintaining the Maker Space activity area.<\/p>\n\n
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\nCommensurate with education, skills and experience.<\/p>\n