Planetarium Presenter & Space Education Outreach

Liberty Science Center, Inc.; Communipaw (NJ); On-site; USD 28,930,000 - 37,195,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Staff discount in LSC store

Cosmic Cafe discount

LSC Family Membership

Commuter benefits

Free parking

Job summary

Liberty Science Center invites a passionate Planetarium Educator to engage students in NASA-based experiences. You will develop content, operate a portable planetarium, and give live demonstrations in a large planetarium.

You will collaborate with the STEM Education team, support grant-funded NASA activities, and deliver programs at schools and community venues in Hudson County. Prior experience in astronomy education is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in formal or informal education that includes youth.
• Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Ability to train students to create and deliver planetarium shows.

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.

Skills

Public speaking

Interpersonal skills

Astronomy education

After-school programming

Multicultural environment

Video editing

Education

Astronomy background

Education background

Theater background

STEM discipline

Tools

Telescopes

Planetarium software

AV equipment

Job description

Liberty Science Center invites a passionate Planetarium Educator to engage students in NASA-based experiences. You will develop content, operate a portable planetarium, and give live demonstrations in a large planetarium.

You will collaborate with the STEM Education team, support grant-funded NASA activities, and deliver programs at schools and community venues in Hudson County. Prior experience in astronomy education is preferred.