Planetarium Educator: NASA Space Education & Outreach

Liberty Science Center; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25% staff store discount

15% cafeteria discount

LSC Family Membership

Free Parking

Job summary

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City invites applications for a part-time Planetarium Educator funded through NASA. The role involves presenting NASA-themed content to students in grades 4-8, operating an inflatable portable planetarium at partner sites, and training students to create engaging dome programs.

The Educator will also operate equipment for live shows and laser light events, offer outreach at multiple venues in northern New Jersey, and report to the Planetarium Director while

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in astronomy, education, theater, or a related STEM discipline; equivalent professional experience will be considered.
• Experience in formal and informal education settings.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of current trends in astronomy and space science education.
• Experience presenting online programs via Zoom and Google Meet.
• Editing and adapting video/content for full-dome formats.
• Ability to work with diverse audiences and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Present NASA-themed afterschool content for grades 4-8 at public schools and youth centers.
• Work with the project team to deliver weekly content at after-school and summer venues.
• Develop and deliver programs highlighting Artemis Mission and JWST.
• Operate a portable digital planetarium off-site for student outreach.
• Train students to design and present their own dome programs.
• Assist students in presenting shows in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium at LSC.
• Deliver outreach programs using the portable planetarium at venues in northern New Jersey.
• Present live programs in the planetarium and other venues for diverse audiences.
• Present Science on a Sphere programs for Scout merit badges and related activities.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on AV/digital equipment and remote programming platforms.
• Facilitate Science on a Sphere presentations for funders, board members, and partners.
• Collaborate across divisions to strengthen LSC’s brand and mission.
• Create learning-friendly environments for diverse learners.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Afterschool program experience

Astronomy education knowledge

Online program delivery (Zoom/Meet)

Full-dome video editing

Multicultural inclusion

Formal classroom education

Education

Bachelor’s degree in astronomy/education/theater or related STEM

Tools

Zoom

Google Meet

Job description

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City invites applications for a part-time Planetarium Educator funded through NASA. The role involves presenting NASA-themed content to students in grades 4-8, operating an inflatable portable planetarium at partner sites, and training students to create engaging dome programs.

The Educator will also operate equipment for live shows and laser light events, offer outreach at multiple venues in northern New Jersey, and report to the Planetarium Director while