Part-Time Outreach Assistant - Astronomy Department

Penn State University • University Park, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Outreach Assistant. This role involves presenting outreach programs to diverse audiences, assisting with the development and coordination of planetarium programming, and developing and updating documentation and print materials for outreach activities.

Requirements

• Must be a current Penn State student (not employed previously at the university) or an external applicant.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with teaching and outreach programming for audiences of various ages.

Responsibilities

• Presenting outreach programs to diverse audiences, including planetarium presentations, solar observing, spectroscopy demonstrations, Solar System scale models, and others
• Assisting with development of planetarium programming
• Assisting with coordination and communication with groups requesting planetarium programs
• Developing documentation for outreach programming
• Updating print materials used for outreach

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed