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Windwalker Group

Data Collector

Triangle, VA · On-site

Data collection will be conducted on-site in Triangle, VA at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC) Role Summary: Windwalker is seeking qualified data collectors to gather survey and ...

Glenstone Museum

2nd Shift Security Officer

Potomac, MD · On-site

$23.70 - $25/hr

... art collection, 300+ acres of rolling meadows and forests, and buildings designed by renowned architects. Glenstone Museum is a privately funded nonprofit that operates with the rigor and best ...

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Data Collector

Windwalker Group

Triangle, VA • On-site

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Re-posted 20 days ago

Job description

About the Organization: Windwalker Group is an award-winning, minority-owned small business with over 25 years of experience providing professional training, evaluation services, and other types of professional services to our partner clients.
Type of Position: Part-time, temporary, hourly, 1099 position
Location: Data collection will be conducted on-site in Triangle, VA at the National Museum of the Marine Corps (NMMC)
Role Summary: Windwalker is seeking qualified data collectors to gather survey and observation data on-site at NMMC. By collecting information about visitor experiences through surveys and observations, the museum aims to gain valuable insights that will inform future museum initiatives. Data collectors must be:

  • Available throughout the cyclical and multiple data collection periods between 2024 to 2029. Each data collection period will be 15 to 40 days.
  • Available to work shifts of 4 to 8 hours a day from when the museum opens to when it closes (9 AM to 5 PM Eastern Time). Schedule will be based on your availability and our needs.
  • Able to recruit museum visitors to participate in surveys by:
    • Talking with visitors about the project and survey, addressing any questions before and after participation.
    • Informing them of their participation rights (voluntary participation, anonymity, confidentiality, and the right to withdraw).
    • Explaining the survey process, including question types and completion options (paper and digital).
    • Providing visitors with both paper and digital survey options (QR code)
  • Able to conduct multiple observations of museum visitors in the galleries. This involves:
    • Observing museum visitors' behaviors relevant to the research objectives, such as interactions with exhibits and time spent in different areas within the gallery.
    • Recording observation notes on an observation protocol document.
    • Maintaining a distance from visitors to avoid interfering with their experiences and making them feel observed.
  • Bring a personal smart phone for participants to complete surveys electronically via QR code.
  • Safeguard all survey data (paper and digital), observation notes, and adhere to specific guidelines for submitting data to the project lead.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor and attire, adhering to DoD civilian attire requirements while at the museum.

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree (Master's degree preferred) in museum studies, sociology, psychology, anthropology, art history, research, or a related field with data collection experience required.
  • Prior experience or coursework in research and data collection.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in the museum field is a plus.

To Apply: Please submit your updated resume, highlighting your most recent qualifications and relevant experience over the past 5 years.

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