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Posting Information

Department

Morehead Planetarium – 524500

Career Area

Academic Administration

Posting Open Date

02/24/2023

Application Deadline

04/17/2023

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

STEM Educator

Position Number

20022190, 20022191, 20022192, 20022193, 20022194

Vacancy ID

S020967

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

20

Work Schedule

Monday-Sunday; 10am-6pm

Position Location

Hiring Range

$10.61-$11.05 per hour

Proposed Start Date

04/03/2023

Estimated Duration of Appointment

5 months or less

Position Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center opened in 1949 as the first planetarium on a college campus in the United States. During the 1960s and 1970s, Morehead trained 62 NASA astronauts (including 11 of the 12 men who walked on the Moon) in celestial navigation. By Morehead’s 50th anniversary in 1999, more than five million spectators – half of them schoolchildren – had visited its Star Theater to learn about the cosmos.

Morehead expanded its mission in 2000, becoming not only a gateway to the stars, but a gateway to all the sciences. Today, its programming reflects the expanded mission to help people better understand science, technology, and health through state-of-the-art full dome planetarium shows, exhibits, camps, hands-on classes, and statewide outreach programming.

In 2020, Morehead completed a $9M renovation that expanded its exhibit space which now includes more than 6,000 square feet of exhibit space that highlight a range of science disciplines.

Position Summary

Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is hiring bright and enthusiastic UNC and other college students or recent graduates. Schedules are made based on your availability, and we ask for a commitment of at least 20 hours a week from June-August, with an opportunity to start before June for training. Applicants can chose to be trained in any or all of the following roles:

Launch Lab Makerspace Facilitators
Saturdays and Sundays only – Launch Lab is a space where visitors get to tinker and create inspired by engineering challenge prompts. Facilitators are responsible for:
Setting up, maintaining, and cleaning up materials for the day’s project
Introducing the space and day’s project to visitors
Providing relevant background information about the project
Ensuring safe operation of tools and equipment by visitors by monitoring the space and teaching people how to safely use them
Encourage visitors through engineering process challenges using a growth mindset approach
Track makerspace attendance and contribute to Morehead Planetarium’s social media content when appropriate

Exhibit Educators
Tuesday-Sunday– spend time with visitors on the exhibit floor, which highlights science happening on campus and Morehead history! Exhibit Educators are responsible for:
Turning on and off, troubleshooting, cleaning and maintaining exhibits (with training and guidance)
Facilitating quick rover cart activities related to exhibit content
Engaging with visitors by answering questions, showing how to use exhibits, etc.
Helping maintain crowds and groups as they move through the exhibit floor
Share feedback about visitors engagement with exhibits

Science Stage Presenters
Monday-Sunday – present scripted STEM themed shows for groups and the general public. Science Stage Presenters are responsible for:
Public speaking while safely conduct engaging STEM themed demonstrations to groups of 2-80 visitors of various ages
Learning 20-45 minute show scripts and demonstration procedures
Set-up, maintain, and clean-up show materials
Train in lab safety, including use of liquid Nitrogen, fire, and chemicals
Track show attendance
Give feedback about shows

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Enthusiasm about being part of fostering an inclusive and engaging learning environment for all visitors
Strong growth and service mindset
Desire to learn, troubleshoot, and create alongside visitors
Confidence speaking to visitors and explaining or interpreting scientific topics (If you don’t have a science background, don’t worry – we’ll teach you the science!)
Ability to problem solve and provide quality customer service
Ability to prioritize tasks
Ability to commit to an assigned work schedule, stay in communication with staff, and arrive on time for work

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience working in a museum or other informal learning environment
Experience working with people of various ages, especially children, in a learning environment
Experience providing customer service for the general public
Familiarity with scientific topics such as engineering, physics, chemistry, astronomy – or a strong commitment to prepare ahead of time when unfamiliar with concepts.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

The ability to lift/move/maneuver up to 30lbs with or without reasonable accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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