Oversees and supervises mechanical and technical maintenance needs of Planetarium and Observatory; participates in program planning, production, and execution; provides technical input for system upgrades and new technologies. Availability on Thursdays through Sundays is required, with opportunities for occasional weekend or evening work. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES · Oversees technical needs of Planetarium, Observatory, and imagery curation for space exhibit, to provide professional and rewarding visitor experiences · Supervises and performs maintenance and repair of Planetarium equipment and components, including digital, electrical, electronic, audio-visual, computer control, mechanical and hydraulic systems, including the Minolta star projector; works with Planetarium Manager and SSIA. Tech and/or other technical systems companies to troubleshoot and solve technical problems; works with Observatory to maintain and upgrade facilities as needed; monitors all projects to maintain high level of workmanship and public presentation; maintains inventory of audio-visual supplies for Planetarium venue; provides technical assistance as time permits for other MSC department projects. · Participate in new program planning, production and execution · Participates in Planetarium program production meetings; coordinates technical aspects of Space Exhibit, live space science programs; proposes solutions; presents public Planetarium programs in rotation with other staff, and assists in Observatory, Space Exhibit as needed. · Advises on technical system upgrades and new technologies · Researches and provides input about new technologies and new presentation techniques; oversees technical aspects of new program delivery, equipment installations and renovations. · Research and provide curation of astronomy imagery for use in observatory, planetarium, and space exhibits. · Other Duties as assigned