Telescope Operator - Physics & Astronomy

Bowling Green State University; Bowling Green (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bowling Green State University seeks a Telescope Operator to support introductory astronomy labs at the campus observatory. You will lead stargaze sessions, guide student observing activities, and ensure instrumentation is ready for demonstrations.

The role requires lifting telescopes, working evenings and weekends, and progressing to the Planetarium Operator position after passing the Telescope Operator portion.

Qualifications

• Requires clear communication skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking abilities.
• Interest or background in technology and instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct stargaze sessions in BGSU Observatory.
• Set up and take down telescopes.
• Administer student observing projects.
• All work is evenings and weekends.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Technology

Job description

Conduct Stargaze sessions for introductory astronomy classes.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Technology

• Conduct stargaze sessions in BGSU Observatory
• Set up and take down telescopes
• Administer student observing projects

• Grade of A in Astronomy 2010 or 2120, or equivalent knowledge
• Strong interest in astronomy
• Must be able to lift & carry telescopes

• All work is evenings and weekends.
• Once they begin and pass the Telescope Operator portion, they can be hired for the Planetarium Operator position.