ISEN-ASTC-L is a service of the Association of Science-Technology Centers
Incorporated, a worldwide network of science museums and related institutions.
*****************************************************************************

The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago seeks a dynamic, energetic and
self-motivated individual with proven experience in program development to
lead education programming for our new multi-million dollar U-505 exhibit
experience.   

Education Coordinator - U-505 Exhibit
Education Department
Temporary Full Time (Dec. 2004 - Dec. 2005)

Responsibilities:
Primary responsibilities include coordination of content development and
execution of programming for the highly anticipated, newly renovated U-505
exhibit. Programming will be targeted at both the general public and school
groups and may include, but is not limited to: online activities and
downloads, live demonstrations, fact & activity poster development, student
and teacher workshops, and more.  Exhibit launch date is June 2005.

This person will:
*Coordinate all daily aspects of the project, including project budget and
timeline 
*Coordinate all development of programming (from brainstorming phase to
training to execution) 
*Train all staff, including volunteers and Guest Service employees, on
programming(once concepts are developed), pedagogy and World War II
background 
*Publish protocol for creating new exhibit programming 
*Establish working relationships with all internal and external stakeholders
(including consultants and donors) 

The position reports to the Manager of Public Programs in the Education
Department. 
Qualifications:
*A Bachelor's degree in social studies, science, or education, plus two to
three years of experience working in an informal and/or formal education
environment is required 
*Candidates should have experience creating educational programming and
materials for students, teachers, and families within the grade 4-8 range 
*Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills,
plus the ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines 
*Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and reliable
transportation 

Please contact Dawnne LePretre-Ryan at (773) 753-1397 with specific
questions about the position. 

There are several ways to apply:

By mail
You may mail your resume and cover letter to:
Recruitment, Human Resources
Museum of Science and Industry
57th Street and Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60637

By fax
Fax your resume and cover letter to the Human Resources department at
773-684-0019

By E-mail
E-mail a text-only copy of your resume to [log in to unmask]

***********************************************************************
More information about the Informal Science Education Network and the
Association of Science-Technology Centers may be found at http://www.astc.org.
To remove your e-mail address from the ISEN-ASTC-L list, send the
message  SIGNOFF ISEN-ASTC-L in the BODY of a message to
[log in to unmask]