Smithsonian Institution
The Museum Aid (High School Explainer) serves as a key member of the visitor engagement team at the National Air and Space Museum, presenting live, science-based demonstrations and educational programs to enhance visitors' understanding of aviation and space exploration. This role involves engaging diverse audiences through interactive presentations, maintaining demonstration equipment, and supporting the museum's educational mission by fostering curiosity in STEM topics. The position requires providing courteous customer service and facilitating public programs such as solar observation and interactive simulator experiences.
Headquarters
District Of Columbia, United States
Company Size
5001-10000 employees
Founded
1846
The Smithsonian Institution is the world’s largest museum, education, and research complex, operating a network of museums and galleries, the National Zoo, research centers, libraries, and public programs. It preserves and exhibits millions of artifacts and specimens, produces rotating exhibitions and educational programming, and supports scientific research across the arts, history, and natural sciences. The Institution provides extensive online resources and visitor services—many museums offer free admission—serving scholars, educators, students, and the general public.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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