Greetings from the IDOT Professional/Academic Network Alliance!
Attached, please find information on a job posted July 22, 2011 at the Illinois Department of Transportation. Please feel free to distribute the posting as you feel necessary. Please see the attachments for requirements and more specific information about the position. Resumes and Applications for must be received by the Bureau of Personnel Management, Room 113, 2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, IL 62764 (Fax # 217/782-0931) by Thursday, August 4, 2011, 4:30 p.m. Applications will not be considered after that time and date. Please include address, daytime phone, and position for which applying if not already listed on applications or resume. Applicants will be notified in writing to schedule interviews.
In addition to this new posting, there are several other vacancies listed on the Illinois Department of Transportation’s website at http://www.dot.il.gov/techapp/vacancy.html.
We value your partnership and will continue to provide updates on job postings, outreach events and recruitment efforts. Stay tuned!
Sincerely,
IDOT Recruitment and Outreach Team2300 South Dirksen Parkway, Rm 339b
Springfield, Illinois 62764
Phone: 217-557-2000Fax: 217-557-7277
Email: DOT.Recruitment@illinois.gov
Role Based Interpreter
The Adler Planetarium (Chicago, IL) is currently seeking to add individuals to our Floor. Education Team as Role Based Interpreters.
The Role Based Interpreters communicate scientific content through role-play aimed at children and their parents who are visiting the Planetarium. This individual is responsible for assuming a persona that will encourage visitors to interact with him/her as a means to enhance their learning experience.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Play the part of an astronaut in our Planet Explorers exhibit; Role model to engage families and facilitate play between parents and children; Help families reach all learning goals in the gallery; Assess visitors in order to best decide what the visitors may want from the experience.
Education and Experience:
A high school degree is required; Strongly prefer both teaching and acting/improvisation experience; Ability to adjust and adapt content based on visitor’s prior knowledge.To apply for this position:
Please email a resume to:Holly Haddad
Director of Human Resources
Email address:
Sky Show Operator
A part-time position.The Adler Planetarium (Chicago, IL) is seeking Show Operators to support the various show functions of the Theaters Department as we prepare for the reopening of the Sky Theater. Show Operators perform live, pre-recorded, and computer-assisted public and school sky shows and support evening events, using different technology and software in each of Adler’s theaters and some public gallery spaces. The ability to present multiple compelling live presentations to Adler visitors each day is an absolute requirement.
The position requires availability on at least one weekend and one weekday day each week, including some Sundays.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Performing live night sky presentations; Welcoming visitors to Adler’s theaters, answering visitor’s questions and enhancing the visitor’s experience; Presenting pre-recorded programmed material in Adler’s theaters; Monitoring theaters and Welcome Gallery equipment and software systems performance, keeping current with Adler and astronomical events; Assisting with trouble-shooting computer and audio-visual systems and software applications.Education and Experience:
High school diploma and some college class work indicating interest in the subject of astronomy; Excellent speaking voice and demonstrated ability to perform engaging live public presentations and friendly interaction with visitors; Experience working with computer-operated media systems; Experience working with planetarium equipment and with the public, technical proficiency and a spontaneous personality are considered advantages.To apply for this position:
Please email a cover letter and resume to:Holly Haddad
Director of Human Resources
Email address:
