Planetarium Production Assistant (Part-Time)

Maryland Science Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & Safe Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Maryland Science Center in Baltimore seeks a Planetarium Assistant to maintain and assist in the production of public, school, and special event programs. The role supports program delivery and teacher activity materials while collaborating with producers and technical staff to resolve theater issues.

Requirements include a College degree in science, education, animation, or a related field and 1–3 years of Planetarium experience.

Qualifications

• Public speaking and creative thinking are essential.
• Familiarity with planetarium production and presentation is required.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual integrity of Planetarium programs.
• Upload and program digital imagery to the planetarium system.
• Assist in production of public, school, and special events programs.
• Support administration and department functions.

Skills

Public speaking

Creative thinking

Education

Science/Animation Degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Maintains visual integrity of Planetarium public, school and special event programs; assists in the production of all Planetarium programs (public, school, special event); oversees production and presentation of school programs and development and distribution of teacher activity packets; performs duties, both programmatic and administrative, that contribute to departmental and MSC function.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• o Assures that all Planetarium theater imagery meets high standard of quality
• o Uploads and program digital imagery to the planetarium system
• o Works with Producer and technical staff to resolve theater technical problems

Assists in the production of all Planetarium programs (public, school, special events):

• o Contributes to program conceptualization, design and storyboarding
• o Helps to research, write and edit Planetarium program scripts
• o Assists in creation of new Planetarium programs

Performs duties, both programmatic and administrative, that contribute to departmental and MSC function:

• o Serves as astronomy information resource to public, teachers and students
• o Assists in operation of Observatory and events
• o Remain current on current space science and astronomy topics

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• Physical sciences, especially astronomy
• Planetarium production and presentation techniques
• Computer use, standard office software and Internet research techniques
• General familiarity with the production process for an animated show. Editing skills ideal, but not necessary
• Comfort & familiarity operating a computer
• Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Suite - Photoshop, Premier Pro, Audition, etc. or similar programs

Skills:

• Public speaking
• Creative thinking

Abilities:

• Be creative in a team production capacity
• Work independently and part of a team
• Learn other behind-the-scenes technical work
• Lift up to 30-40 lbs. (telescopes)
• Work in low lighting situations
• Climb stairs
• Use computers for extended periods of time
• Operate telescopes

Education:

College degree in science, education, animation, audio/video production, or related field.

Experience:

1-3 years in Planetarium field, animation, audio/video production, or related field.

Basic Requirements:

Must be able to pass background check

Supervision Received:

Digital Systems Manager

Compensation:

$15.50/hour

Hours:

15-20 hours per week

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Benefits:

• Sick & Safe Leave
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Free on-site parking

EOE/M/F/H/V. No phone calls please.