Planetarium Educator & Outreach Presenter (Part-Time)

Liberty Science Center, Inc.; Jersey City (NJ); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

25% staff store discount

15% Cosmic Café discount

LSC Family Membership

Commuter benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City seeks a Planetarium Educator to deliver NASA-themed programs to grades 4-8 in afterschool settings, and to train students in creating dome shows. The role includes operating a portable planetarium and presenting in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium.

The position is part-time, onsite in Hudson County, with evening/weekend availability for events. Travel to local schools and venues is required; 21.00 USD per hour with various staff perks are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in formal classroom or public education.
• Experience in afterschool programming and informal education.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills.
• Knowledge of astronomy/space science education trends.
• Ability to adapt content to full-dome format.
• Commitment to serving diverse learners.

Responsibilities

• Present NASA-themed content to students in afterschool programs.
• Develop content with NASA staff and LSC partners.
• Operate portable planetarium and train attendees on its use.
• Deliver live presentations in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium.
• Operate and perform basic maintenance on AV equipment.
• Travel to various North Jersey venues for outreach.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Afterschool programming

Astronomy education

Content adaptation

Job description

Liberty Science Center in Jersey City seeks a Planetarium Educator to deliver NASA-themed programs to grades 4-8 in afterschool settings, and to train students in creating dome shows. The role includes operating a portable planetarium and presenting in the Jennifer Chalsty Planetarium.

The position is part-time, onsite in Hudson County, with evening/weekend availability for events. Travel to local schools and venues is required; 21.00 USD per hour with various staff perks are provided.