Planetarium Production Assistant (Part-Time) Baltimore, MD

Mdsci; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick & Safe Leave

Retirement Savings Plan

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Maryland Science Center in Baltimore is seeking a part-time Planetarium Program Assistant to help maintain and present public, school, and special event programs. You will assist in production, scripting, and educational outreach while supporting observatory operations and teacher resources.

The role requires knowledge of astronomy, planetarium techniques, and familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite, with 1–3 years in related fields. 15–20 hours weekly; background check required.

Qualifications

• College degree in science, education, animation, audio/video production, or related field.
• 1-3 years in Planetarium field, animation, audio/video production, or related field.
• Pass background check.

Responsibilities

• Maintain visual integrity of Planetarium programs and assist in production.
• Upload and program digital imagery to the planetarium system.
• Assist in operation of Observatory and events.
• Provide astronomy information to public, teachers and students.
• Lift up to 30-40 lbs. and work in low lighting.

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:

Maintains visual integrity of Planetarium public, school and special event programs:

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

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

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

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

• Serves as astronomy information resource to public, teachers and students
• Assists in operation of Observatory and events
• 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.