Data Collector - PT

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (“NHMLAC”) was the first museum in L.A. to open its doors 108 years ago and is poised for an exciting new era as it plans for the future. Having recently completed a new strategic framework, the Natural History Museums of Los Angeles County—including NHM at Exposition Park, La Brea Tar Pits and Museum in mid-Wilshire, and the William S. Hart Museum in Newhall—is looking forward to new building projects and campaigns, exhibitions, community outreach, and innovative audience engagement.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County values and endeavors to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and access within its organization and communities. Candidates who identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color (BIPOC), neurodiverse, a woman, a person with a disability, a veteran, and/or a part of the LGBTQAI+ community are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The NHMLAC is seeking a Data Collector for our Education, Exhibitions, and Program department. The Data Collector works closely with the Director, Evaluation & Museum Impact to collect visitor data for evaluations of museum programs, exhibitions, and other projects, as well as for general visitor studies at the Natural History Museum. Data Collectors work a variable schedule, based on project needs, and can expect an average of 15 hours per month. It is an exciting time as we embark on new journeys of becoming a museum of, for, and with L.A.

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Recruit Museum visitors to participate in evaluation studies using random sampling or other techniques, offering incentives when appropriate.
• Interact with Museum visitors to collect data both independently, and as part of a team of Data Collectors.
• Administer surveys on either tablets or paper, keeping detailed logs of survey activities.
• Work three-hour shifts administering the Museums’ exit survey at both the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits, on an ongoing basis.
• Pilot and give feedback on evaluation instruments, including surveys and interview protocols.

This position has the following requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or at least two years of equivalent training or experience.
• Experience with or coursework related to methods of social science research. Graduate-level coursework is desirable.
• One or more years of experience interacting with visitors or customers in public spaces, or with participants in research studies, either as paid staff or as a volunteer, or similar experience.
• Experience conducting in-person interviews, in one-on-one or group settings.
• Experience recruiting participants for research studies or similar outreach activities in another setting.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent listening, observation, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
• A positive and professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to quickly troubleshoot and adapt to unexpected circumstances in the course of performing job duties.
• Availability to work weekends and during traditional school holidays.
• Availability to work shifts at both the Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits.
• Fluency in a second language is desirable.

The NHMLAC is especially interested in candidates whose background and experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to engagement and inclusion at culturally diverse audiences in museums and in sciences.

The NHMLAC is seeking applicants who have demonstrated experience and commitment to working with a diverse community. This position pays $25.00. This is a part-time casual, non-exempt position.

A cover letter, current resume, and list of 3-4 references are required for all applicants. Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Interested candidates, please visit www.nhmlac.org/careers-our-museums and click the link of the position you are interested in or go directly to the online application.

The NHMLAC is establishing a COVID-19 vaccination mandate for staff, effective August 10, 2021. NHMLAC is requiring that all staff receive the vaccine for COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Exemptions for documented medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may be requested.

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.