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Theater | Video Production Department | Experience Department | S/V Denis Sullivan | Retail
Theater Technician
Part-Time
15-25 per week
Description
As part of the theater team, the Theater Technician maintains all audio, visual, and theatrical equipment within the Innovation and Digital Theaters. This job requires the technician to play and/or program HD movies at scheduled times throughout the day. This position includes monitoring films, greeting guests, and ensuring a high quality experience for all patrons. The Technician also provide technical support for events held in both theaters, Pilot House, outdoor amphitheater and in designated areas thought the facility. Theater technicians work with a variety of Discovery World staff and outside clients utilizing or renting spaces or equipment for events. The Technician also provides technical support for events throughout the Discovery World Museum including Distance Learning Programs. The ability to work nights, weekends, and have a flexible schedule is mandatory.
Qualifications
Responsibilities
Note: Responsibilities mostly reside in the Digital & Innovation Theaters however they are not limited to them.
The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Actor
Part-Time
Friday, Saturday, and Sundays | 8:30am-5:00pm | Special
events as needed
Description
As part of the video production team, Discovery World actors provide performances in media productions & live theater shows. In addition, actors perform regularly throughout the Discovery World facility including Innovation Exhibit floor where they compliment the visitor experience by staging or improvising performances that explain or demonstrate exhibits & technology in a theatrical manner. The ability to convey accurate information regarding scientific process and technology though characterization, improvisation & performance is essential. Performers report to the Performance Coordinator. Must have the ability to work weekends and a flexible schedule.
Responsibilities
Qualifications
The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the occupation and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.
Lab Educator
Full-Time: 40+ hours/week
Description
The lab educator delivers a wide spectrum of lab activities to school groups. The lab educator delivers programs that engage youth and adults in hands-on science as well as in technology centered experiences. The lead lab educator needs to be comfortable with diverse age groups and able to adapt activities to the needs of the group at hand.
The lab educator joins lab/program development teams as directed. He/she will be involved in the creation of media and models related to lab activities. The lab educator in addition to leading programs in Discovery World’s labs also delivers programs via videoconferencing technologies. The lead lab educator is at the front line of customer service as a representative of the organization.
The lab educator is responsible for the inventory and procurement of supplies as well as the upkeep and maintenance of labs.
The lab educator models best practices of informal education for the team of lab educators.
Major Tasks and Responsibilities
Qualifications
The above statement reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the position described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position.
Send resumes with references to pmech@discoveryworld.org or mail to Paul Mech 500 N Harbor Drive Milwaukee WI 53202
NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.
Outreach Presenter
Description
Do you want to inspire children to be creative and to learn about the world around them? Then come join the Discovery World Outreach team! We’re looking for dynamic team players who can work a flexible part-time schedule and present science education programs to school groups, Boy Scouts and community members. You must possess a valid driver’s license and your own vehicle, as well as an outgoing personality!
Requirements
You must be at least 18 years old and possess a valid driver’s license.
Please send resume to:
Stacy Mills - smills@discoveryworld.org
Discovery World is always looking for professional crew to work on Wisconsin’s State Flagship, the S/V Denis Sullivan based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
We hire for the following crew positions:
Experienced Mates
We have four main hiring seasons for two- to four-month contracts (all dates are tentative):
May to September: You can experience education programming and sailing on several of the Great Lakes.
September to December: A transit out of the Great Lakes in the fall to the tropical saltwater seas via the St. Lawrence Seaway and the east coast of the U.S.
December to April: Winter education programming centered out of southern Florida with trips to the Bahamas and the Caribbean.
April to June: Her return transit in the spring to her homeport at Pier Wisconsin in Milwaukee, WI.
Due to the extreme and often inclement conditions of the transits, we prefer to hire crew with proven seaworthiness for the fall and spring, we prefer to secure all contracts in advance.
Required qualifications
All crew must have the legal right to work in
the U.S.
Chief Mate
A Master 100-ton / Mate 200-ton near costal will qualify on a coastal cruise. Open ocean cruise tracks (sometimes on transits) would require an Ocean license.
Licensed 2nd and 3rd mates: are strongly encouraged. However with the approval of the Master of the vessel 2+ years of experience may be sufficient.
Tall ship sailing experience, ability and desire to educate people of
all ages. Additional education experience.
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