Virtual Explainer (Remote Museum Aid)

🌍 Remote, USA 💹 Full-time 🕐 Posted Recently

Job Description

About the position

The Virtual Explainers present live, virtual demonstrations to audiences on behalf of the National Air and Space Museum, Smithsonian Institution. The position is in the Museum's Education Department under the supervision of the Gallery Programs Manager.

Virtual Explainers present demonstrations that explain various scientific principles and concepts related to topics in aeronautics and space flight and exploration.
Our dynamic portfolio of virtual visitor experiences includes a digital planetarium show and a story time program for kindergarten through 2nd grade participants.
Virtual Explainers also assist with developing new virtual programs.
Virtual Explainers are scheduled for shifts Monday- Saturday, between the hours of 9am- 5pm. Hours are flexible according to your academic schedule.

Be at least 18 years of age
Currently be enrolled in a degree-granting program
Maintain a 2.7 GPA
Provide availability for a minimum of two shifts per week. Shifts are three hours long, either morning (9 AM -12 PM ET), afternoon (12 PM - 3 PM ET), and Evening (3 PM - 6 PM ET), Monday through Friday.
Be able to commit to, at minimum, 12-months of work with the program
Be able to engage diverse audiences in a virtual classroom setting
Have good written and oral communication skills
Have consistent access to a robust internet connection, quiet work environment, reliable computer, webcam, and microphone
Be willing to attend ongoing virtual trainings and proactively engage in self-study on topics related to aeronautics and space science