Salary: N/A / Hourly	Location: San Francisco, CA
Type: Part-Time	Postal Code: 94123

SUMMARY
This position is responsible for assisting with visitor research as part of an exhibit-based project. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this project will create and test different exhibits and exhibit groupings. The project targets family groups with children 8-12. Responsibilities of
the position include: coding video data using a complex, rigorous coding scheme, tracking progress in FileMaker, and actively suggesting improvements to the coding schemes being developed. The positions report to the Director of Visitor Research and Evaluation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Conduct multiple viewings of approximately 70 hours of video data of visitors.
* Code video data according to complex coding schemes developed by senior research staff.
* Assist in the refinement of the coding scheme, noting problems and suggesting improvements.
* Input data into spreadsheets and other electronic documents.
* Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor’s degree
* Excellent listening and communication skills
* Accurate, rigorous, and detail-oriented
* Interest in and/or experience with evaluation or research process
* Ability to take and follow direction from senior evaluation staff
* Familiarity with FileMaker, Excel, and Word preferred
* Familiarity with Studio Code or other video editing software (iMovie, Final Cut Pro, etc.) a plus
* Interest in and/or experience with holistic scoring and/or information science a plus
* Ability to perform general office tasks including using a computer terminal and office equipment, move from place to place, lift and carry up to 25 pounds.

APPLICATION DEADLINE
The application submission deadline is 5:00pm on Friday, February 12, 2010, or when the position is filled. This position is available immediately. Please note that if the job posting is no longer available on our website, then the position is no longer available and applications will not be accepted.

HOW TO APPLY
There are two positions available. Both are fixed-term, part-time (22.5 hours per week), non-exempt union positions (grade 12, step 3) that pay $18.07 per hour. The position is to end on or before December 1, 2010, or until the funded project period is completed. Please apply by sending cover letter and resume to:

Research and Evaluation Assistant
(Please include position title as the subject heading.)
Exploratorium, 3601 Lyon Street, San Francisco, CA 94123
Fax: (415) 674-2852
E-mail: resume (at) exploratorium.edu (attachments not accepted)
No phone calls, please

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