Chemistry Lab Solution Specialist

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Position Title: Volunteer Chemistry Lab Solution Specialist

Department: Museum Education

Reports To: Chemistry Lab Coordinator & Turbine Hall Assistant Manager Location: OMSI - Water Ave

P OSITION S UMMARY : Visitors to the OMSI Chemistry Lab wear goggles and perform hands-on, wet chemistry experiments, view activities, and observe chemistry demonstrations. Volunteers who are comfortable with a rotating content schedule will enjoy this position!

E SSENTIAL D UTIES AND R ESPONSIBILITIES :

• Interact with visitors to help them explore and engage with Chemistry Lab experiments and activities
• Prepare and maintain laboratory experiments, including the appearance and functionality of experiment stations
• Present various chemistry demonstrations, depending on comfort level, to a diverse audience of backgrounds and ages [Activity examples include Rocket Launch, Elephant Toothpaste, and Sugar Flares]
• Assist with other duties as assigned by Chemistry Lab Educators

K NOWLEDGE AND S KILLS :

• Passion for chemistry and committed to sharing accurate scientific information ● Able to listen and communicate with people of diverse backgrounds and age levels
• Able to maintain a calm, pleasant, and cheerful demeanor in a variety of atmospheres
• Self-directed and willing to take initiative
• Dependable, punctual, communicative, and able to commit to a regular schedule ● Willing to follow OMSI rules and procedures

S CHEDULE AND S UPPORT :

• Commitment to a regular weekly or biweekly schedule (either morning or afternoon).
• Attend the following trainings or classes provided by OMSI:

○ Volunteer Orientation & Emergency Protocols

○ Mandatory Reporter Training

○ Hazardous Communication Training

V OLUNTEER B ENEFITS :

• Training opportunities and a lifelong learning experience
• Admission for the volunteer to the museum exhibits and attractions based on availability
• An OMSI Family Membership upon completion of 50 hours of volunteer service ● Discounts in the OMSI Science Store and onsite eateries
• The opportunity to connect with new people and learn more about OMSI

To apply or learn more, visit our website at www.omsi.edu/volunteer or contact Volunteer Engagement at 503.239.7814 or Volunteer@omsi.edu