Program Associate Washington Aerospace Scholars WAS Residency
Program Associate Washington Aerospace Scholars WAS Residency
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Job Description
Summary
The Program Associate Washington Aerospace Scholars (WAS) Residency supports the mission of The Museum of Flight by assisting our WAS Program Summer Residency staff in the success of high school student teams. This person acts as an assistant and role model to guide their teams in communication research and decisionmaking. This person ensures a culture of professionalism and teamwork during programming by demonstrating and developing effective working relationships with industry mentors. Additionally this person helps to foster a clean and professional workspace and assists with minor logistical issues as they arise.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Following is a summary of the essential functions for this job. Other duties may be performed both major and minor which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions
- Support and advise student work and collaboration during BASL education programs.
- Assist in the maintenance of program spaces and program equipment functionality.
- Propose and help develop improvements to residency student experience.
- Establish good working relationships and model collaborative and civil behaviors.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Completed or actively pursuing a degree in Science Engineering Mathematics Aerospace Technology fields or related field preferred.
- Experience in tutoring or working with students highly preferred.
- One 1 year of customer service experience preferred.
Knowledge
- Demonstrated knowledge of the STEM aerospace industry is highly preferred.
Skills
- Strong interpersonal listening verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaboratively lead diverse student groups through the implementation of programming.
- Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office/365.
Abilities
- Ability to successfully adapt to changing situations and shifting priorities
License & Certifications
- Current CPR certification or may be obtained prior to the first day of programming through the provided Museum certification training or other.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Schedule is set by the supervisor with flexibility for evening and variable hours based on Museum need.
- No travel is expected for this position.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Onsite attendance is essential to fulfill some of the duties of this position.
- Normal office conditions apply including lengthy periods of sitting or standing.
- Ability to occasionally move through physical Museum campus and program spaces.
- Occasionally and properly lift up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance.
- The ability to bend carry reach to the side front and overhead push pull focus walk stand twist and squat are frequent requirements in an educational program setting.
Benefits
The Museum of Flight offers seasonal employees benefits which include accrued sick leave paid working holidays 403(b) retirement plan anda 25 discount at the Museum Store.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is between $21.50 $25.00 per hour depending on experience.
Important Information
The Museum of Flight is committed to reflecting the diverse community around us. We continue to listen learn and implement change so that we can become a more inclusive organization that addresses bias and inequity and better serves our communities. We highly encourage persons of color members of marginalized communities women nonbinary and LGBTQIA individuals to apply.
Prior to hire and once an initial offer of employment has been made a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the position.
The Museum of Flight is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment on any basis including race color age sex religion national origin disability veterans status sexual orientation or gender identity/expression.
This organization participates in EVerify.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Hourly
