On-Call Research and Evaluation Assistant Job at Exploratorium, San Francisco, CA

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  • Exploratorium
  • San Francisco, CA

Job Description

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting with visitor learning and evaluation of museum exhibits and programs within the Exploratorium or partner sites. Responsibilities include: conducting interviews with visitors, recording interviews and survey responses, soliciting written consent for audio and video taping, conducting audio and video taping, entering and coding various types of data, and actively suggesting improvements to instruments and methods being developed.  The position reports to the Manager of Visitor Research and Evaluation.

ESSENTIAL  FUNCTIONS

  • Conduct open-ended and semi-structured interviews with visitors using questions provided by senior research staff.
  • Generate appropriate non-leading questions to further clarify visitors’ responses.
  • Solicit written consent from visitors to be audio and video recorded.
  • Audio and video record visitors using a multiple camera system, including troubleshooting as needed.
  • Store and manipulate audio and video files and documents according to established protocols.
  • Input visitor interview data into spreadsheets and other electronic documents, and code/score data using coding schemes developed by senior research staff.
  • Assist in the improvement of evaluation instruments and methods.
  • Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM  QUALIFICATIONS

  • High School Diploma or GED certificate
  • Excellent communication and listening skills
  • Accurate, rigorous, and detail-oriented
  • Ability to take and follow direction from senior evaluation staff
  • Ability to use iPads, Microsoft Excel and Word; familiarity with Qualtrics a plus
  • Interest in and/or experience with evaluation or learning research
  • Ability to set up and troubleshoot audio and video data collection systems a plus
  • Available on weekends
  • Flexibility in terms of availability, ranging from no work up to half time (20 hours) in any given week

PHYSICAL  REQUIREMENT

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.

  • Ability to perform general office tasks including using a computer terminal and office equipment, move from place to place, lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

APPLICATION  DEADLINE

This position is open until filled

HOW TO APPLY

This is an on-call position that does not include benefits.   The starting rate for this role is $26.32. Please, no phone calls in regards to this job. To apply, please visit the Exploratorium job page.

 

Condition of Employment: Willingness and ability to provide proof of completed COVID-19 vaccination will be required. All medical or sincerely held religious belief exemptions regarding vaccination status will be considered.

 

The Exploratorium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, inclusion and respect .  We welcome and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Exploratorium

Piers 15/17, San Francisco, CA 94111

Website: . No phone calls, please

The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce.

Job Tags

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