Planetarium Educator

MILWAUKEE PUBLIC MUSEUM INC•Milwaukee, WI

14d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

Mentored by our Director of the Dome Theater & Planetarium, the MPM Planetarium Educator is responsible for presenting engaging and astronomically accurate planetarium programs for school groups, members of the museum, and the general public. This position requires the ability to speak to our audiences in a live format, acting as the Master of Ceremonies. You will be presenting programs for special events, camps, scout groups, overnight programs for children, and programs tailored specifically for adult-only events. You will also conduct after-school programs, lectures, and private events. This is a part-time position averaging about 26 hours per week including both week day and weekend availability. You must have an interest, enthusiasm, and desire to both learn and share your knowledge of astronomy, and enjoy public speaking! The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) The Milwaukee Public Museum (MPM) is a natural and human history museum located in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The museum is among the oldest in the United States, with a history dating back to the 1850’s. We offer great career opportunities for people with all levels of training, experience, and education. We are a composition of diverse and talented staff working together as a team to offer our visitors the best possible immersive experience in learning and enjoyment. A career with the Milwaukee Public Museum allows you to connect your skills and abilities in a rewarding position with a non-profit organization doing good work in our community. MPM provides an unlimited opportunity to gain knowledge about our world, as you connect with visitors, donors, innovative staff members, curious students, interns and volunteers in your day-to-day-work. See what MPM has to offer and consider applying today! The Milwaukee Public Museum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Requirements

Must demonstrate knowledge of astronomy and the ability to operate computer-based planetarium systems and controls.
Must meet department standards for professional public speaking, as ascertained by the Director through periodic and regular review of your presentations. (Clear, clean elocution and a good understanding of the English language.)
Must be able to work well independently and as part of a team
Must be flexible and able to work days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
Requires a High school diploma with astronomy knowledge; a post secondary education degree with course work in Astronomy is preferred
Prior experience working with adults and children preferred.

Responsibilities

Presenting engaging and astronomically accurate planetarium programs for school groups, members of the museum, and the general public.
Speak to our audiences in a live format, acting as the Master of Ceremonies.
Presenting programs for special events, camps, scout groups, overnight programs for children, and programs tailored specifically for adult-only events.
Conduct after-school programs, lectures, and private events.