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The State of Connecticut – Executive Branch employs thousands of dedicated professionals, committed to providing a safe and thriving environment for our community, and visitors. As a small state, we have so much to offer – education, employment, culture, travel, nature, history and recreation - each of these opportunities positively impact our citizens and businesses. While Hartford is Connecticut’s state capital and home to many of our agency offices, we are proud to offer positions located throughout the state. Some of our most popular work sites are located in Bridgeport, Enfield, Middletown, New Haven, Torrington, and with a higher demand throughout the Fairfield County. We are seeking to hire employees for locations statewide who find inspiration in our culture and values, specifically: - Committed to making an impact - Serving the public through meaningful work - Seeking limitless opportunities to grow - Enjoy a work/life balance (with competitive benefits) - Interested in diversity and fresh perspectives If you can see yourself contributing to our vision, we encourage you to apply to join us! View our open positions and apply via the State of Connecticut Online Employment Center: https://www.ct.gov/ctstatejobs

How do you get people interested in science? Engage them. The LEED-Gold certified Connecticut Science Center, located in downtown Hartford, sparks creative imagination and an appreciation for science by immersing visitors in fun and educational hands-on, minds-on interactive experiences while maintaining an environmentally conscious presence. Serving more than 2 million people since opening in 2009, the Science Center features more than 165 exhibits in ten galleries and a range of topics, including space and earth sciences, physical sciences, biology, the Connecticut River watershed, alternative energy sources, Connecticut inventors and innovations, a children’s gallery, and much more. Other features include four educational labs, a 200-seat 3D digital theater, function room, gift store, and ongoing events for all ages. The Science Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing science education throughout the state of Connecticut and New England, providing learning opportunities for students and adults of all ages, and engaging the community in scientific exploration. With an attraction of this magnitude, exhibits rivaling the most unique in the world, programs with the potential to become national models, partnerships with a range of educational organizations, and involvement from global business leaders and benefactors, the Science Center is Connecticut's premier destination for informal science learning, and is well on its way to becoming the state's foremost Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) resource. The Connecticut Science Center is also the home to the Joyce D. and Andrew J. Mandell Academy for Teachers, offering powerful Professional Development for educators. More information: www.CTScienceCenter.org or 860.SCIENCE.

Founded in 1919 as The Horace Bushnell Memorial Hall, The Bushnell officially opened its doors in 1930. For almost 90 years, The Bushnell has entertained, inspired, educated, and delighted millions of audience members, guests, and students. Today, as Connecticut’s largest arts organization with audiences of 300,000 and an annual roster of over 450 events and performances, The Bushnell is an anchor for the performing arts, education, culture, and economic development, contributing to a more robust cultural, creative Connecticut economy. The Bushnell fulfills its tripartite mission (arts, education and community) through the following key activities: *Showcase diverse, high-quality performing arts that are relevant to our 21st century audience, including The Bushnell's Broadway Series, Bushnell Children's Theatre, a Family Series, a Comedy Series, and other special events and performances *Provide subsidies and a home to local arts and cultural groups, including the Hartford Symphony Orchestra, The Nutmeg Ballet, and The Connecticut Forum *Make a difference for students through PARTNERS® (Partners in Arts and Education Revitalizing Schools), our nationally recognized, award-winning arts-integration program *Use the arts to enrich and revitalize the Hartford community, serving as a participant, catalyst and leader in select community initiatives, such as the iQuilt (www.theiquiltplan.org)