
Project Specialist (Spark!Lab Network Manager), IS-0301-11 bei Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Institution · Washington, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Professional
- Optionales Büro in Washington
SCHEDULE: Full Time
- Pass Pre-employment Background Check and Subsequent Background Investigation for position designated.
- Complete a Probationary Period.
- Maintain a Bank Account for Direct Deposit/Electronic Transfer.
- The position is open to all candidates eligible to work in the United States. Proof of eligibility to work in U.S. is not required to apply.
- Applicants must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement.
OVERVIEW
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Serves as the primary point of contact for current Spark!Lab Network sites and responds diplomatically and efficiently to general and specific questions, providing information about demonstrates a thorough knowledge of Spark!Lab and Spark!Lab National Network information, educational philosophy, participation fees, educational activities, training structure, licensing requirements, reporting requirements, and related policies and procedures.
- Develops resources for current Network members, conducts regular check-ins with each site, and works with the sites to develop a community of practice around Spark!Lab.
- Develops and leads training for current Network members both on- and offsite.
- dentifies and develops collaborations with new partner institutions and negotiates agreements to govern the installation of external Spark!Labs at new partner institutions and provides training for their staff.
- Maintains a current list of Spark!Lab activities available to the Network, researching new and replacement activities in coordination with the Spark!Lab Inventor.
- Provides general support for Spark!Lab operations at NMAH and regularly spends time in Spark!Lab working with visitors, other staff, and volunteers.
- Produces, independently and with other Lemelson Center staff, interactive Lemelson Center invention education and professional development programs for educators, school groups and the general public highlighting the role of invention and innovation in American history.
- Disseminates various written materials, lesson plans, training guides, activity plans, etc. for distribution through printed or digital media to a variety of audiences.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
Experience required for this position is as follows:
- Professional knowledge of learning theory, education practice and audience behavior to guide and inform the Spark!Lab Network and the Lemelson Center.
- Knowledge of basic business and marketing strategies, educational program development and delivery, and relevant functional areas in order to establish, maintain and expand the Spark!Lab Network.
- Knowledge of basic project management concepts and processes to organize, sequence, and prioritize project tasks.
- Skill in managing collaborative undertakings and partnerships among organizations in order to direct the Spark!Lab Network and accomplish Lemelson Center objectives.
- Skill in interpersonal relationships for developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a broad range of people.
- Skills in written and oral communication to correspond with current and potential collaborators and produce reports.
- Skill in managing multiple tasks while meeting deadlines to keep track of simultaneous projects and programs in different stages and with varying deadlines.
Resumes should include a description of your paid and non-paid work experience that is related to this job; starting and ending dates of job (month and year); and average number of hours worked per week.
What To Expect Next: Once the vacancy announcement closes, a review of your resume will be compared against the qualification and experience requirements related to this job. After review of applicant resumes is complete, qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager.
The Smithsonian Institution provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation should contact [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. To learn more, please review the Smithsonian’s Accommodation Procedures (https://www.si.edu/OEO/IndividualswithDisabilities).