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Opportunity with the Smithsonian National Air & Space Museum – Spring 2022

Virtual Explainers Program

The National Air & Space Museum is now hiring a REMOTE team of student educators!

This new team of Virtual Explainers will inspire audiences around the globe by connecting them to our iconic artifacts and sharing inspiring stories about innovation, science, and technology. The Explainers Program is seeking college students of all backgrounds and majors to help our virtual visitors become life-long learners and better understand STEM concepts through interactive digital programs. Virtual Explainers will work remotely throughout the school year and summer. We are seeking candidates with the flexibility to provide, at a minimum, a 12-month commitment to the program. Send questions to: NASM-ExplainersProgram@si.edu.

Explainer Duties

Virtual Explainers engage audiences through interactive virtual demonstrations on topics such as the forces of flight, living and working in space, and astronomy. Our dynamic portfolio of virtual visitor experiences includes a digital planetarium show, live Explainer demonstrations, and a Storytime program for Kindergarten through 2nd grade participants. Additional virtual projects may also be assigned on an as-needed basis.

Explainers may be scheduled for remote shifts seven days a week, but most programs will occur Mon-Fri between 9 am and 4 pm ET. Candidates must be available for some shifts during these times. Hours will be flexible according to your academic schedule.

Requirements

To be a Virtual Explainer you must:

  • Be at least 16 years of age
  • Currently be enrolled in a diploma- or degree-granting program
  • Maintain a 2.7 GPA
  • Provide availability for a minimum of 5 shifts per month. Shifts are 3 hours, either AM or PM, Monday through Friday. (AM shift: 9 am – 12:30 pm and PM shift: 12:30 – 4 pm)
  • Be able to commit to, at minimum, 12-months of work with the program
  • Be able to engage diverse audiences in a virtual classroom setting
  • Have good written and oral communication skills
  • Have consistent access to a robust internet connection; quiet work environment; reliable computer; webcam; and microphone
  • Be willing to attend ongoing virtual trainings and proactively engage in self-study on topics related to aeronautics and space science
  • Be a United States citizen with a photo ID; a naturalized citizen with proper documentation; or a non-citizen with proper INS authorization to work in the United States

Qualifications

We are seeking candidates who fit the following criteria:

  • Applicants from all majors accepted
  • Applicants from all geographic areas with availability to work 9am-4pm EST
  • Public speaking experience and/or teaching experience
  • Proven dynamic virtual presence
  • Interest in STEM or science communication
  • Experienced and enthusiastic about working with children
  • Strong tech skills & digital troubleshooting ability

Application Procedure

Email NASM-ExplainersProgram@si.edu for an application form.

To be considered for a position as a Virtual Explainer, you will be asked to submit the following items:

  • A completed application form
  • A current resume
  • A college or graduate transcript (unofficial transcripts will be accepted) or college class schedule + high school transcript, if applying as a freshman
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • A 2-minute video to serve as your “statement of purpose”— Why do you want to be a virtual Explainer? How will you contribute to the program and how will this position assist you in your career and/or educational goals?

An interview may be scheduled after the application package has been received and reviewed.

Please note: Incomplete application packages will not be processed or considered.

For additional information, to request an application, or to submit recommendations please email NASM-ExplainersProgram@si.edu. Recommenders can send letters of recommendation directly to this email or send to the applicant to submit with completed application package.

2021 Application & Hiring Timeline

Applications due by: Rolling applications due Sunday September 19th

Interview period: Interviews will be scheduled a rolling basis as applications are received

For selected candidates, this job will start no earlier than: November 1st, 2021

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The Center for Health and Environment: Education & Research (CHEER) Internship Opportunities – Fall 2021

Apply your communication skills and health raise awareness about environmental health!

The Center for Health and Environment: Education and Research is seeking a student to assist with its communications strategy, including development and dissemination of the quarterly newsletter, Environmental Health Connections, maintaining and expanding content on the CHEER website, and other communications activities.

About The Center for Health and Environment:

While CHEER is housed in Dell Medical School, it is a multidisciplinary entity and its leadership includes faculty from the College of Natural Sciences, The College of Pharmacy, the Cockrell School of Engineering, and the Steve Hicks School of Social Work. This internship could be done entirely remotely and requires strong written communication skills, ability to monitor scientific literature and identify items of broad interest, facility with social media, and interest in environment and health. Visit our website for more information: https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/department-of-population-health/center-for-health-environment-education-research 

Important Information:

This internship could be done entirely remotely and requires strong written communication skills, ability to monitor scientific literature and identify items of broad interest, facility with social media, and interest in environment and health. Activities include the development of a quarterly newsletter and maintaining and expanding content for the CHEER website.  Other activities may include development of a social media campaign. The student will have the opportunity to participate in monthly CHEER Steering Committee meetings and attend CHEER monthly scientific seminars and will work directly with CHEER administrative staff. The position is unpaid.

If interested, please email Susan Balcer Whaley at susan.balcerwhaley@austin.utexas.edu and include a resume.

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Texas Sustainability Graphic Design Internship – 2021-22 Academic Year

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Summary: The Texas Sustainability Graphic Design Intern’s primary focus will be on creating graphics for social media, web, and events. The Office of Sustainability endeavors to both educate the campus community on sustainability issues as well as highlight and celebrate academic and operational sustainability efforts led by students, staff, and faculty across campus. The Graphic Design Intern will work closely with our Communications Intern. You may also be asked to provide support for other Office of Sustainability programs, events, and initiatives.

Requirements: Must be proactive and self-motivated. Demonstrated graphic design skills (e.g. using Canva) and creativity. Enthusiasm for sustainability. Ability to work both independently and as a team. Demonstrated strong time management skills and high attention to detail.

Preferred Skills: Experience developing social media (especially Instagram) or other graphics for an organization. Experience and knowledge in sustainability (such as coursework, volunteer work, prior employment). Experience and knowledge in social media graphics best practices for organizations.

Specific Job Functions:
  • Work closely with Communications intern to create fresh graphical content across the Office of Sustainability’s Instagram and other social media channels (Twitter, Facebook)
  • Create graphics as needed for social media, website, newsletter, and for events
  • Ensure graphics are always on-brand
  • Provide the undergraduate perspective on sustainability content
  • Perform other Office of Sustainability tasks as assigned
Pay: $13/hour
Hours: 5-10hrs/week
Location: Some remote work optional, physical office space is in Student Services Building, room 1.302
Start Date/Duration: Preferred start date of late-August 2021. Two semester commitment required. Possibility of summer work.

To apply, submit a resume and cover letter explaining why you are interested in the role and the relevant skills/experiences you bring. Please also send examples of previous graphics/design work. Application materials can be submitted via HireUTexas or via email to Brianna.duran@austin.utexas.edu Students who are Work Study eligible should also submit their Work Study Verification (WSV). Priority given to applications received by Sunday, August 8th.

The UT Office of Sustainability is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourages members of traditionally underrepresented communities to apply, including BIPOC, LGBTQ identifying people, gender-nonconforming people, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and people who speak a language in addition to English.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this internship, the Texas Sustainability Graphic Design Intern will:
  • Understand how to apply concepts of sustainability to their personal life, the campus community, and globally.
  • Have a strong knowledge of every-day sustainability issues.
  • Improve their ability to work as a team using effective interpersonal communication and conflict resolution to meet the team’s goals.
  • Gain experience creating eye-catching, impactful graphics for social media, web, and events.
  • Gain email writing, meeting, and other professional communications skills.
Career-Readiness Competencies:
As a Graphic Design intern, student will strengthen the below competencies.
  • Oral/Written Communications: Articulate thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively in written and oral forms. By speaking in meetings, strengthen interpersonal communications skills and ability to express ideas to others.
  • Professionalism/Work Ethic: Demonstrate personal accountability and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a collaborative team environment consisting of student and professional staff.
  • Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Strengthen the use of sound reasoning to analyze issues, make decisions, and overcome problems. Develop and implement creative new ideas about how to engage students and advance the Office of Sustainability’s mission through its social media channels.
  • Teamwork/Collaboration: Build collaborative relationships with teammates. Develop ability to work within a team structure.