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Who We Are As science and technology increasingly shape our lives, the Museum of Science strives to equip and inspire everyone to use science for the global good while keeping up with the pace of change. Among the worlds largest science centers and New Englands most attended cultural institution, we engage nearly five million people a year at Science Park and in museums around the world, in classrooms, and online. The Museums singular location connecting Boston and Cambridge puts us at the junction of some of the worlds most influential academic institutions and industries, local and state government, schools, and the public. Trusted by each sector, we are ideally positioned to convene, inspire, and create meaningful experiences for all. Come join us on our mission to inspire a lifelong love of science in everyone and living our vision for a world where science belongs to each of us for the good of all of us.
The Research and Science Communication Assistant (RSCA) will work closely with small teams of peers, under mentorship from Museum staff and invited external STEM experts, to engage visitors in learning about current science topics as part of their museum visit. The RSCA will complete training in science education strategies, science communication practices, and Museum evaluation methods. They will learn skills related to developing novel Museum experiences, including those needed to review and interpret information from scientific literature, translate complex science concepts into meaningful experiences for the public, and collect and analyze data from Museum visitors. The RSCA will gain practical experience in delivering engaging learning experiences for Museum visitors, by developing and prototyping educational products such as hands?on activities, exhibit components, and visitor handouts, as well as facilitating small group activities for families in the exhibit halls. This position requires a commitment of three days per week during summer (mid?June to late August 2025), and one day per week during the following academic year (September 2025 to June 2026).
Please note: Applicants must be between the ages of 1419, and actively enrolled in high school or an equivalent program.
Curiosity & Learning: Demonstrated interest in science communication, science education, and/or science research practice. Open to learning new skills and applying them to the development and evaluation of Museum experiences.
Communication: Demonstrated strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal). Maintains high standards for proactive and consistent communication with colleagues and mentors.
Collaboration: Able to work both independently and in a dynamic group setting that requires collaboration with diverse members of the Museums Exhibits, Research, and Collections team. Demonstrated experience contributing to a team.
Commitment to Museum Values: Demonstrated interest in supporting the development and evaluation of experiences that promote diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging.
Detail?oriented: Demonstrated ability to manage tasks with both accuracy and thoroughness. Able to organize and track responsibilities effectively, ensuring consistency and quality in work.
Summer (Mid?June through August): 21 hours per week (three 7?hour shifts, 9?am??5?pm). One of the days must be a weekend day. Research and Science Communication Assistants have a one?hour, unpaid lunch break each day.
Fall/Spring (September through May): 8 hours per week (one 7?hour shift, 9?am??5?pm), on a Saturday or Sunday, plus 1 hour on a weekday (remote).
Everyone: We are everyones museum. We pursue equity and celebrate every person for who they are. We foster an inclusive environment in which we value and respect diversity.
Service: We serve our colleagues and community. We hold ourselves accountable to be a trustworthy public resource, and to support a sustainable, just and evidence?based future.
Learning: We love learning. We are curious about the world and want to share our joy and wonder with others. We value open minds and recognize that everyone has more to explore, discover and create.
Connection: We find strength in connections. We collaborate across communities, organizations and disciplines to make science relevant and accessible to all.
Boldness: We dream big. We boldly push ourselves forward, pursuing new ideas and challenges. We experiment and learn from our failures as we seek to inspire purpose, spark imagination and encourage hope.
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The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
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