Live Science Presenter & Virtual Lab Designer

Orlando Science Center.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Onsite parking

Job summary

Orlando Science Center is seeking a Science Presenter & Program Designer to educate the public through demonstrations and hands-on activities across exhibits, stages, and labs, speaking to large audiences.

The role hosts virtual programs in the Virtual Lab, using flight simulators, VR, Blender, and Steam, and engages audiences on Discord; responsibilities include content development and technical upkeep.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science education or related sciences.
• Experience speaking in front of large audiences.
• Experience in educational program design, virtual engagement and technical troubleshooting.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Engage Science Center members and the public with demonstrations and hands-on activities.
• Develop and curate educational programming for designated exhibit halls, stages, or labs.
• Create science content for blogs, social media videos, signage, and events.
• Train team members on programming content.
• Manage multiple projects independently and develop creative content.
• Maintain hardware, software, and digital security in Virtual Lab.
• Monitor budgets and resources as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Written and oral communication

Educational program design

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science education or related sciences

Tools

Discord

VR platforms

Blender

Flight simulators

Steam

Job description

Orlando Science Center is seeking a Science Presenter & Program Designer to educate the public through demonstrations and hands-on activities across exhibits, stages, and labs, speaking to large audiences.

The role hosts virtual programs in the Virtual Lab, using flight simulators, VR, Blender, and Steam, and engages audiences on Discord; responsibilities include content development and technical upkeep.