Planetarium Coordinator at Flint Cultural Center Corporation, Inc.
Flint, Michigan, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Astronomy, Education, Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Outreach Programming, Program Development, Maintenance, Team Collaboration, Scheduling, Content Development, Professional Behavior, Audience Engagement, Technical Skills, Performance Skills, Organizational Policies, Respectful Behavior

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description
Description The Planetarium Coordinator will assist in the development and presentation of planetarium programming. This position will work closely with the department manager at the Longway to ensure all programming materials align with the institution’s mission and goals. This is a full-time position consisting of 40 hours per week. Primarily Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends required. Requirements Essential Duties and Responsibilities · Presenting planetarium programming including live lectures, full dome features, and educational classes for visiting schools. · Oversee the planetarium laser system including regular maintenance, show selection, and covering shifts when needed. · Run outreach programming using the portable planetarium. · Assist in the scheduling of planetarium programs and staff. · Develop programming for special topics lecture series. · Develop new educational content for K-12 students, scouts, and general audiences. · Act as the department point of contact in the Planetarium Manager’s absence. · Assist with maintenance and upkeep of planetarium workspaces and equipment. · Maintain regular and prompt attendance at work. · Display professional and respectful behavior to all persons in the workplace. · Follow organizational policies and procedures. Education/Qualifications/Skills · Bachelor’s Degree in Astronomy, Education, or related field. · 1-3 years working in an educational setting. · Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to speak to the public in a performance type capacity. · Ability to work with a wide variety of audiences including the general public, children, special needs groups, and scouts. · Knowledge of astronomy. · Ability to lift up to 30lbs
Responsibilities
The Planetarium Coordinator will assist in developing and presenting planetarium programming, including live lectures and educational classes. They will oversee the planetarium laser system and run outreach programming using a portable planetarium.
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