Description

• Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated as low risk.
• Complete a Probationary Period
• Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
• The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
• Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.

OVERVIEW

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Explainers present routine demonstrations that explain various scientific principle and concepts related to topics in aeronautics and space flight and exploration. They are responsible for maintaining demonstration equipment in good working condition, informing higher level Technicians about broken and damaged materials so that they can be replaced or repaired, and collecting data needed to keep statistical information about the audiences attending demonstrations.
• Explainers engage visitors with hands-on activity carts and interactive demonstrations on topics such as the forces of flight and humans in orbit. Our portfolio of Explainer programming includes facilitated solar observing and stargazing; drop-in design challenges; and simulators that teach people how to land a space shuttle or show them how a space shuttle toilet works.
• Explainers are scheduled to work at the Udvar-Hazy Center weekends and holidays during the school year and seven days a week during the summer and school breaks. Hours at each location are flexible according to your academic schedule.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Age of 16 Years
• Currently enrolled in a college/university degree granting program in the DC/MD/VA area
• Minimum 2.7 GPA
• Be available to work onsite, monthly for a one-year probationary training period
• Maintain active status by working at least 15 hours per month
• Be adept interacting with diverse groups of people
• Have good written and oral communication skills
• Be willing to attend ongoing training and conduct self-study in general scientific principles relating to aeronautics and space science

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