CAMP PRESENTER

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

Position Duties

• Reports to the Camp Education Assistant Manager in the Education Department as overseen by the Director of Camp Education.
• Provide quality instruction for Space Camp and other educational programs as needed, in an accurate, engaging, and professional manner.
• Instruct Space Camp and Aviation Challenge programs with lectures, briefings, and hands-on activities.
• Present programs and yourself in a fun, engaging, educational and professional manner.
• Excite trainees and guests about science, math, and engineering concepts.
• Keep all presentation areas organized and professional looking.
• Assist in monitoring and restocking all program supplies.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment for trainees, guests, and employees.
• Conduct brainstorming sessions with management to plan and design future programs and activities.
• When requested, in conjunction with Presenter Team and Camp Education leadership, research, create and develop age-appropriate activities, training and program materials that meet the educational quality and standards set for all USSRC educational programs.
• Meet or exceed the expectations of the Management for the accurate and timely completion of related tasks and assignments.
  
  

This position has primary responsibility for

• Instructing SPACE CAMP Program lectures and briefings.
• Assist in development of educational presentations to ensure accuracy, make activities and presentations engaging and exciting to a variety of audiences.
• Conduct Outreach efforts in support of U.S. Space & Rocket Center objectives as needed.
  
  

The above duties reflect the general responsibilities necessary to describe the principal work functions of the job and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be in the position.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No

Level of Supervision: N/A

Travel Required: No

Qualifications

Required Education

Prefer a minimum of 30 hours completed college credit. Life and professional experience may substitute for educational required hours.

Required Experience

Experience presenting and/or creating educational/ informational content preferred. Have willingness to learn and convey technical information to the public in a way they can understand and enjoy. Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to deal with individuals of all ages.

Theater experience and/or public speaking experience a plus.

Applicants may be required to audition for consideration of employment.

Other Requirements

Physical Requirements

This position has the following special requirements

• Walking, climbing (stairs) to access other departments & buildings and to experience the training center.
• Sitting and standing for long periods of time developing and presenting lectures.
• Carrying, lifting equipment and supplies weighing up to 25 pounds to waist height.
• Bending, kneeling, and reaching to store/retrieve supplies.
• Reading, sight, wrist movements, feeling to operate computer terminal, research & review lecture materials, operate automobile during travel.
• Talking, hearing to present lectures, answer questions from trainees, assist guests, and interact with employees.
  
  

Eligibility Qualifications

• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Environmental Factors

• Not applicable
  
  

Expected Hours of Work

Level 2: Applicant must at least have either a full Day or Night shift available.

• Day: Monday to Friday days (6:30am-3pm)
• Night: Sunday to Thursday nights (3-11pm)
• Weekend: Friday (10am-11pm) & Saturday (6:30am-11pm), Sunday (6:30am-3pm)
  
  

Level 3: Availability for Level 3:

• This position requires complete open availability which is Mon-Sun from (6:15am - 11:00pm)
• Hours for this position fluctuate week to week depending on the needs of the USSRC. Average 30 hours per week depending on employee's availability.