From: Karen A. Mendelow (karenm@exploratorium.edu)
Date: Tue Dec 12 2000 - 12:47:49 PST
Message-Id: <v01540b00b65c3f65d1c4@[192.174.2.171]> Date: Tue, 12 Dec 2000 12:47:49 -0800 From: karenm@exploratorium.edu (Karen A. Mendelow) Subject: Desperate for Help!
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>To: karenk@exploratorium.edu, loril@exploratorium.edu,
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>From: Karen Sarno <karens@exploratorium.edu>
>Subject: Desperate for Help!
>
>Hi All!
>
>
>I wanted to see if I could ask for your help on a bit of a problem we are
>having in Life Sciences. We are looking for a high school student to work
>M-F 3 or 3:30-5 as a helper in the lab. (Or it could be 2 students that
>split the 5 days.) The job is posted on the boards and should also be on
>the website. I've also included it below in the body of this email. This
>person would be helping do some of the daily tasks in the lab such as care
>and feeding of some of the organisms, lab clean-up etc. We would like to
>hire someone ASAP. The position pays $7.50/hr.
>
>Could I ask you to please spread the word to the teachers that you deal
>with, visit, train, etc. that the position is available and see if they
>could talk to their students about it. Or if there are teachers you know of
>that I could contact that would be great too. Generally it would be nice
>if the student has an interest in biological sciences. We found that's
>helpful.
>Also, could you please pass this on to your colleagues in TI or other
>contacts who might be able to help.
>
>Any help or contact information you can provide would be GREATLY appreciated.
>
>Any questions please give me a call.
>Thanks so much,
>Karen
>
>
>
>Life Sciences High School Helper
>Temporary position - Life Sciences Department
>
>The Exploratorium is a museum dedicated to the public understanding of
>science, art, and human perception. Founded in 1969 by Frank Oppenheimer,
>it has pioneered the role of museums as active teaching centers with
>original programming based on an interactive approach to learning. It
>serves as an interdisciplinary resource for schools, universities,
>scientists, and artists, as well as for the public.
>
> Job Information
> 415.561-0328
> www.exploratorium.edu/jobs
>
>
>SUMMARY
>The High School Helper position is a six months to one year position
>providing general support for the maintenance of exhibits, as well as
>general laboratory maintenance in the Life Sciences Department. This is a
>part-time (approximately 15 hours/week) position that requires a regular
>schedule.
>
>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
>*Maintenance of animal stocks (grasshoppers, marine invertebrates, fish),
>plants, and cultures for use in exhibits
>*Routine cleaning of tanks, cages, and exhibit equipment
>*Routine cleaning of laboratory equipment (glassware, etc.)
>*Assist in culturing avian cells and other cultures for exhibits
>
>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
>*High school student with training and strong interest in Biology or
>Chemistry (current enrollment OK)
>*Available to work after school, Mondays through Fridays
>*Extremely dependable and attentive to detail
>*Able to work independently
>
>HOW TO APPLY
>This is a part-time (40%), non-exempt, non-union position which pays $7.50
>per hour. Please apply to:
>
>Human Resources Department
>
>The Exploratorium is committed to a diverse workforce
>
>
>Karen Sarno
>Life Sciences Area Manager
>Exploratorium
>3601 Lyon Street
>San Francisco, CA 94123
>karens@exploratorium.edu
>(415)561-0387 (phone)
>(415)561-0370 (fax)
>
Karen Mendelow Nelson
Program Manager/Educator
Exploratorium Teacher Institute
3601 Lyon Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
karenm@exploratorium.edu
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