Planetarium Coordinator

University of Nebraska-Lincoln; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Nebraska State Museum in Morrill Hall on the UNL city campus is seeking a full-time Planetarium Coordinator to coordinate, develop, and help deliver planetarium programming for pK-12, postsecondary students, and other museum visitors.

This role involves researching and creating full-dome educational experiences, including current night sky visuals, interactive planetarium programming, and short-form videos.

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, develop, and help deliver the museum’s planetarium programming.
• 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 staff to enhance educational impact.

Skills

Excellent communication

Lead large groups

Astronomy knowledge

Educational programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Arts and Sciences or related field

Tools

Planetarium software

Data visualization software

3D rendering software

Adobe After Effects

Premiere Pro/Audition

Openspace/Worldviewer

Job description

Description Of Work

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.

Working Title

Planetarium Coordinator

Department

University Museum-0932

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.

Posted Salary

$42,000/yr. minimum