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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 12 days Museum of Science's roles stay open a median of 36 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Museum of Science's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Museum of Science
- high 8 stale, 0 reposted of 18 open
- Hiring momentum
- 31 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
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About this role
The Research & Science Communication Assistant at the Museum of Science will engage visitors in learning about current science topics during their museum visits. The role involves developing educational products, facilitating hands-on activities, and assisting in the evaluation of museum offerings. The assistant will receive training in science education strategies and communication practices while working closely with peers and mentors.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Museum of Science as an employer.
What you need
- Demonstrated interest in science communication, science education, and/or science research practice
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (both written and verbal)
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic group setting
- Commitment to supporting diversity, equity, accessibility, inclusion, and belonging in museum experiences
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage tasks accurately and thoroughly
- Demonstrated familiarity with informal science education practices
Nice to have
- Spanish language skills (written and/or verbal)
Worth weighing
- Position requires a commitment of 1 full day/week during the academic year (September 2026 to June 2027)
- Work schedule includes one 7-hour shift on Saturdays and 1 hour on a weekday (remote)
- Salary is fixed at $17 per hour
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Listed by Museum of Science on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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