Part-Time Work-Study Student, Planetarium * - Raritan Valley Community College

Raritan Valley Community College; Branchburg Township (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Raritan Valley Community College is seeking a Part-Time Work-Study Student Worker for its Planetarium. The role provides general office support, assists with exhibit shows, and helps with public events and school group programs.

You will interact with visitors, seat groups, sell tickets, manage reservations, and contribute to social media content. Prior astronomy interest and comfort with public speaking are valued.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of astronomy or willingness to learn.
• Comfortable with public speaking and customer service.
• Strong organizational and prioritization abilities.

Responsibilities

• Interact with school groups and public visitors in the exhibit hall and explain exhibits.
• Seat school groups quickly and safely into the theater and sell tickets.
• Sell gift shop items and replenish stock; take and manage reservations.
• Create social media posts for the Planetarium and greet visitors.
• Present star ID programs and operate the 3M Observatory telescope when appropriate.
• Decorate halls for holidays and assist with special events.

Skills

Public speaking

Customer service

Organizational skills

Interest in working with children

Education

General knowledge of astronomy

Tools

Banner/Argos

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Ranked by WalletHub.com and Intelligent.com as the #1 community college in New Jersey, Raritan Valley Community College has been serving as an academic and cultural center for Somerset and Hunterdon County residents for over 50 years. The College has been nationally recognized for its service to the community, environmental stewardship, and commitment to diversity. It is home to a Planetarium, Science Education Institute and 3M Observatory; a Theatre offering professional performances for all ages; and an Honors College for high achieving students.

The College offers more than 90 associate degrees and certificates, as well as career training and professional development courses. RVCC is located at 118 Lamington Road in Branchburg, NJ. For further information, visit www.raritanval.edu .

Job Description:

Raritan Valley Community College's Planetariumhas an opening for a Part-Time Work-StudyStudent Worker. The Planetarium Student Workerwill provide general office support for the department.

Interact with school groups and public visitors in the exhibit hall. Be able to explain primary exhibits - ones used in the scavenger hunt.

Seat school groups quickly and safely into the theater.

Sell tickets to public shows.

Sell gift shop items.Replenish gift shop stock.

Make photocopies of show tickets, scavenger hunts.

Take tickets for public shows.

Introduce / Welcome visitors to the theater.

Introduce and run recorded shows and laser shows.

Present a 10-20 minute star ID program for every season

Start up and shut down theater.

Create Instagram posts and stories for the Planetarium's social media.

Answer phones, check messages, and return phone calls.

Take public show reservations.

Welcome school groups and take admission fees.

Be comfortable doing several hands-on activities to use with the public on Astronomy Day, Girl Scout programs, and for other special events.

Make simple programming buttons to run live shows.

Decorate halls for holidays.

Advanced: Make complex buttons for shows, including programming new shows.

Advanced: Create laser song modules using Pangolin software.

Advanced: Operate the 3M Observatory's telescope, interact with visitors.

Advanced: Use 8" Dobsonian telescopes with public visitors.

Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

Full-time or Part-time RVCC student eligible for Federal Work Study.

Available 15-20 hoursper week. Flexible schedule: weekday mornings and weekend work

General knowledge of astronomy or willingness to learn.

Microsoft Office Suite including:Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook

Comfortable with public speaking.

Excellent customer service skills & strong organizational and prioritization abilities.

Interest in working with children.

Prior technical experience a plus.

Prior experience with Banner / Argos a plus.

Additional Information:

FEDERAL WORK STUDY ELIGIBILITY:You must have completed the FAFSA, have financial need and submit all financial aid required documents. Please verify eligibility with Financial Aid at [e-mail].