Planetarium Manager/Lead Space Science Educator: Full-Time

Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) • Tampa, FL

1d • $42,000 - $55,000 • Onsite

About The Position

MOSI is dedicated to hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). MOSI has more than 100 exciting exhibits along the museum floor, Science Park, and the backwoods trails for our guests to explore. This position will be an operator, content provider and a technical contact for MOSI's Digistar 7-full Dome projection system. This position assists with planning, management and supervision for all astronomy and Dome related programs. Programming and maintenance of this system is essential for its successful operation. Manages the physical Dome space, ensuring facility is in proper working order, working with education staff, third-party providers, and the Museum's IT and Facilities departments. This position advises on the selection of Giant Screen Films & Planetarium Shows, and with the Associate Director of Education, to implement programming such as Science After Dark, SkyWatch & Laser Light Shows.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education training and experience in physics, Earth or space science.
• Experience in K-12 education required and experience in informal science education preferred.
• Experience in a science center or similar environment with a Digistar system.
• General AV and technical skills and proficiency with multimedia equipment.
• Pass a background check and drug screening.
• Ability to work effectively with a team.
• Comfortable working with children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of training and efforts of The Dome theater staff and astronomy educators.
• Assist in supervision of the Dome staff following the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system.
• Provide all department specific training and safety training on a timely basis to ensure the expected level of customer service delivery and staff safety.
• Strategically cross-train employees to ensure that staff knowledge of specialized areas are enhanced.
• Present live and pre-packaged astronomy programs for a variety of audiences.
• Assist with the operation and technical ownership of a multi-projector, multi-computer full Dome presentation system.
• Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting on system hardware and software to ensure proper operation.
• Engage in communication as directed with the Director of IT and the Director of Education occurs regarding issues and needs.
• Coordinate media content creation and delivery on owned multimedia systems including the Digistar fulldome system.
• Create original content for The Dome's fulldome system using Digistar production features, Adobe media production software, and still/video cameras.
• Manage the library of fulldome video content on the Digistar system, including encoding and installing new video content.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external distributors/producers to license new fulldome video content.
• Ensure compliance with terms of fulldome show licenses.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance
• Optional Insurance (Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with employer contribution and match
• MOSI Membership (Complimentary annual family membership)
• Local Memberships (Complimentary annual family membership to Florida Aquarium, Glazier Children's Museum, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park)
• Attraction Share program for discounted/free entry to Florida attractions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level