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Program Assistant
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Job ID 75562
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Museum of Natural History
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Email your cover letter and resume to Buddy Stark, starkbud@umich.edu.

 

Job Summary

This position will facilitate school group shows and K-12 group presentations. These live presentations involve direct interaction with groups of a variety of ages and last approximately 45 minutes. As needed may also facilitate special planetarium programs on weekends and evenings. May assist with the production of shows with the planetarium manager.  Will assist with administrative duties including statistics and reports.  This position provides an opportunity to engage K-12, University, and community audiences, enriching their knowledge and experience through impactful, curriculum-based science communication presentations and programming. 

 

Job Duties

 

  • Present Summer Public Planetarium shows at the museum up to 4 days per week (July-August up to 20 hours weekly), as needed at other times

  • Present K-12 Group shows

  • As needed, facilitate/present special / feature planetarium shows

  • Present Public Planetarium shows at the museum as needed during the school year (Variable schedule, about 5-15 hours weekly)

Educational Value

This position provides an opportunity to engage K-12, University, and community audiences, enriching their knowledge and experience through impactful, curriculum-based science communication presentations and programming. 

 
Job Requirements

Required qualifications

This position requires a minimum of one year of experience with K-12 student group leadership and training.   

 

Desired Qualifications

Planetarium experience or knowledge of astronomy. 

 
Hourly Rate $20.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact LSA UGED HR
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Buddy Stark
Work Location Museum of Natural History
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Fax N/A