Part-Time Outreach Assistant - Astronomy Department

The Pennsylvania State University • University Park, FL

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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 updating outreach materials.

Requirements

• Must be a current Penn State employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student) or a current Penn State student to apply internally through Workday.
• External applicants must click “Apply” and complete the application process.
• Employment with the University will require 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