Planetarium Outreach & Education Coordinator

UM26 Frostburg State University (FSU); United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Frostburg State University seeks a full-time Planetarium Coordinator to support the upgraded planetarium and STEM outreach efforts within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The role focuses on educational programming, community engagement, and the integration of astronomical learning experiences for K-12 students, university classes, and the broader community.

The successful candidate will manage operations, assist with financial planning, develop exhibits, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field and four years of relevant professional experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience and strong organizational, communication, and business skills.
• Experience using Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with educational, nonprofit, community, or outreach-based programs.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Director of the Planetarium, the Planetarium Coordinator supports the operational, educational, and business functions of the facility.
• Assisting with financial and strategic planning.
• Managing exhibit development and installation projects.
• Supporting planetarium programming and operations.
• Coordinating educational outreach efforts.
• Administering grant-related activities.
• Maintaining relationships with community and educational partners.
• Assisting with the operation and maintenance of planetarium technologies and exhibits.
• Developing assessment tools to measure program effectiveness.
• Supporting efforts to expand programming opportunities and external partnerships.
• Working collaboratively with diverse internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Business skills

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in a science or engineering related field

Four years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Digistar planetarium system

Job description

Frostburg State University seeks a full-time Planetarium Coordinator to support the upgraded planetarium and STEM outreach efforts within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. The role focuses on educational programming, community engagement, and the integration of astronomical learning experiences for K-12 students, university classes, and the broader community.

The successful candidate will manage operations, assist with financial planning, develop exhibits, and