Planetarium Coordinator

National Museum of Wildlife Art; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall seeks a full-time Planetarium Coordinator to develop and deliver planetarium programming for PK-12, college students, and general visitors. You will research and create full-dome educational experiences, including current night sky visuals, interactive programming, and short-form videos.

Located on the UNL campus, this role partners with educators and technical staff to engage diverse audiences and enhance STEM learning through immersive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BA or BS in Arts and Sciences or related field.
• Two years of experience developing and delivering interactive educational programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills related to educational presentations and student-centered programs.
• Ability to effectively lead large groups in an educational setting.
• Working knowledge of astronomy and resources for acquiring current astronomical information.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver planetarium programming for PK-12, postsecondary students, and other visitors.
• Research and create full-dome educational experiences, including night sky visuals.
• Develop interactive planetarium programming and short-form full-dome videos.
• Collaborate with educators and technical staff to enhance STEM learning experiences.

Skills

Educational programming

Public speaking

Written communication

Group leadership

Astronomy knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts/Sciences or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Openspace

Worldviewer

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro

Audition

Blender

Cinema 4D

Job description

The University of Nebraska State Museum is seeking a full-time Planetarium Coordinator. Located in Morrill Hall on the UNL city campus, this position coordinates, develops, and helps deliver the museum’s planetarium programming for pK-12, postsecondary students, and other museum visitors. This position will be tasked with researching and creating full-dome educational experiences, including but not limited to current night sky visuals, interactive planetarium programming, and short-form full-dome videos.

The University of Nebraska does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. See Notice of Nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in BA or BS in Arts and Sciences or related field
• Two years of experience developing and delivering interactive educational programming.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills related to educational presentations and student-centered programs.
• Ability to effectively lead large groups in an educational setting.
• Working knowledge of astronomy and resources for acquiring current astronomical information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Communication, Education, Media Arts, Astronomy, Physics, Earth Sciences, or related field.
• Experience with Planetarium software.
• Experience creating short and long form planetarium experiences using data visualization software, audio and video editing software, and 3d modeling software.
• Experience creating science communication experiences for a wide variety of ages and knowledge levels.
• Experience with Openspace, Worldviewer, or other planetarium software systems.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects, Premier Pro, and Audition.
• Experience with Blender, Cinema 4d, or other 3d rendering software.
• Familiarity with professional audiovisual systems.
• Knowledge of both Windows and Mac operating systems.