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Park Guide I (Science Center Intern)
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
$11.29/hr

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center seeks college students for fall internships to develop and present educational programs. The Discovery Center is developing a state and national presence as a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education center. We are looking for interns who can develop STEM programs to be used for Distance Learning, web content, and live audiences. Interns will also present programs and interpret exhibits at the Discovery Center.

Position open until filled.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduation from High School or G.E.D. equivalent, with at least one semester of college/technical college, preferably in the areas of science, engineering, mathematics, technology or an area of focus related to internship at a science center.

Experience: Six months of experience working with the public.

For further information, please contact David McDonald, Education Director at (603) 271-7827 X114 dmcdonald@starhop.com

HOW TO APPLY: An official application for employment may be obtained from and returned to McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Drive Concord , New Hampshire 03301 and is available on the Internet at www.admin.state.nh.us/hr. Please send application to Martha Laurie, Accountant (603) 271-7827 x111or mlaurie@starhop.com. EOE

Request for Proposal
for
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Aviation Wing

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center seeks a vendor to provide one or more museum/attraction-quality aviation simulators to be used for education and entertainment at the Discovery Center on a lease-to-own basis. As the simulator(s) will be used by students and visitors to the Center seven days/week, they must be sturdy, able to handle high-volume usage, reasonably easy for staff to operate and trouble-shoot, with minimal down-time.

Please detail in your proposal the following:

• Description of simulation unit(s) to be provided, including durability, dimensions, footprint, safety features
• Type(s) of airplane/jet to be flown in simulation program
• Simulation program information (off-the-shelf, custom, network-ability, scenarios, etc.)
• Cost per unit/per system
• Lease-to-Own proposed arrangement (term, payment schedule, interest, etc.)
• Power needs
• Light levels and audio recommendations for optimal experience
• Suitability for use in high-adventure scenarios
• Suitability for use in ground school aviation courses
• Help desk/technical support availability
• Installation cost and plan
• Background on your company
• Credit references
• Additional incentives for choosing your product (e.g., assistance with marketing, activity guides, accessibility)

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center (www.starhop.com) is New England’s air and space museum, centrally located off I-93 in Concord, NH. We are open seven days/week, 52 weeks per year, except for major holidays. We provide engaging educational experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics for families, individuals, schools, teens, youth and corporate groups. The aviation wing, located on the second floor of the Discovery Center, is 20' x 60' with 9' high track lighting and HVAC and 12" high trusses.

While cost and financial arrangements are strong factors in selection of a vendor, the suitability of the product for our educational mission and other factors listed in the bullet points above will also weigh strongly in the final selection of a vendor.

Please submit your proposal by 5 PM on August 16, 2010 to: Jeanne Gerulskis, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Dr., Concord NH 03301. For more info or to arrange a site visit, contact jgerulskis@starhop.com or call (603) 271-7827 and ask to speak with Jeanne, Sandt or Dave.

Request for Proposal
for
McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center
Sound Deadening in Function Room

The McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center seeks to reduce the noise reverberation in first floor Function Room to 1.0 seconds or less (current estimated reverberation time = 3.73 seconds). Room dimensions: 50’l x 24’w x 16.5’h; open ceiling with exposed girders.

Site visit required in advance of proposal submission. Contact Jeff, Jeanne or Gina at (603) 271-7827 or jgerulskis@starhop.com for more info or to arrange a site visit.

Please detail in your proposal the following factors:

• Methodology for sound deadening
• Cost
• Time estimate to complete project
• Availability
• Experience
• References

Selection of a vendor will be based on the above six factors. Proposals are due by 5 PM on September 10, 2010 to: Jeanne Gerulskis, McAuliffe-Shepard Discovery Center, 2 Institute Dr., Concord, NH 03301.