Exhibition Explainer - New York, NY

Exhibition Explainer

American Museum Of Natural History Federal Contractor • New York, NY • 13 days ago

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Position Title	Exhibition Explainer
Department	Exhibition - 060
Position Summary	The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.The Exhibition department is seeking part-time Exhibition Explainers to work in the butterfly Vivarium to maintain USDA requirements on containment and monitor visitors and doors to ensure butterflies are not removed/escaping. The Explainer also answers visitor questions on butterfly biology, ensures a pleasant environment for all guests and helps other Living Exhibits staff keep the Vivarium tidy.Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Answer visitor questions on general butterfly biology, pollination, conservation and related topics. Use teaching tools such as magnifiers and empty cocoons to enhance the visitor experience. Monitor visitor behavior to protect live butterflies. Ensure doors are properly used to contain butterflies within the Vivarium. Assist other staff with tidying and cleaning the Vivarium, changing fruit and feeders and misting plants. The expected salary for the Exhibition Explainer is $20/hour. This position is overtime-eligible.Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.
Minimum Qualifications	High School Diploma or equivalent and completion of some college-level classes. Experience working with the public or school classes in a customer service or informal education role. Ability to work 2 or 3 days a week, including one weekend day and holidays, and occasional evenings as needed.
Preferred Qualifications	Bachelor's degree in biology, life sciences or education. One year professional experience in informal education with live animals or plants.
Physical Demands	Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for prolonged periods. Must be able to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds. Must be able to move about the Museum campus. Positioning/change of positioning: Must be able to frequently position oneself/body to accomplish job duties. Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling. Climbing: Ascending or descending physical structures. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. May include any of the following: Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force to thrust forward, downward or outward. Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. Must be able to comfortably work in a hot/humid environment.
Category	Part-Time/Term

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