Planetarium Presenter (Part-Time)

Maryland Science Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Maryland Science Center in Baltimore seeks a staff member to present astronomy programs in the Digital Planetarium, operate projection equipment, and manage crowds. You will engage with visitors, including children, between shows and help create educational resources for teachers. Training is provided; a background check is required.

Availability is Tuesday to Saturday with some evenings. A year of college coursework or related experience is preferred, and interest in science or education is

Qualifications

• Experience with the general public, including children.
• Comfort presenting to audiences.
• Ability to convey basic science concepts.
• Provide excellent guest service to museum visitors.
• Pass a background check.
• Attend onboarding training.

Responsibilities

• Present astronomy programs in the digital planetarium.
• Operate and monitor projection equipment.
• Engage with visitors between shows.
• Update and create educational resources for teachers.
• Support development and implementation of programming.
• Maintain materials and supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Public speaking

Astronomy knowledge

Good judgement

Teamwork

Guest service

Education

College coursework (1 year+)

Tools

Planetarium software

Projection equipment

Job description

Present astronomy programs in our Digital Planetarium. Operate and monitor computer and projection equipment and manage crowds and physical space. Public speaking, knowledge/interest in astronomy and the night sky, comfortable learning digital planetarium software and technology, and a keen eye for detail are all necessary skills.

Availability from Tuesday to Saturday with some occasional evenings.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Experience working with the general public (including children)
• Comfort in front of audiences
• Familiarity with science content
• Ability to provide excellent guest service to museum visitors
• Engaging with the visitors between shows
• Updating and creating follow-up educational resources for teachers
• Potential opportunities to assist in development and implementation of programming
• Maintaining materials and supplies
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Applicants must have completed at least one year of college coursework or comparable experience. Interest and/or coursework in science or education are encouraged
• Knowledge of basic science content

Skills:

• Good judgement, personal responsibility, and productive impact

Ability to:

• Work both independently and as part of a team
• Provide excellent guest service to museum visitors
• Attend training sessions as part of the onboarding process
• Pass a background check