Minimum of a high school diploma. Astronomy knowledge is required. Post secondary education degree with course work in astronomy is preferred. Astronomy education teaching experience is also preferred.
Responsible for presenting engaging and astronomically accurate planetarium programs for all audiences, including school groups and the general public.
The Milwaukee Public Museum is currently looking for a friendly, dependable, energetic, and customer-oriented individual who enjoys teaching basic astronomy knowledge to the general public to fill our part-time I (up to 19hrs or 19 – 24 hrs) opening. Responsibilities are to present engaging and astronomically accurate planetarium programs for all audiences and operate computer-based planetarium technical show equipment. Must possess excellent public speaking skills to include a clear speaking style. Able to learn basic operation of computer-based planetarium systems and controls. High School diploma, astronomy knowledge, and presentation skills to speak to children and adults required. Post secondary education with astronomy course work and/or astronomy education teaching experience is preferred. Scheduled shifts vary among morning, evenings, and weekend hours. Competitive pay offered.