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City of Gastonia ยท 1 week ago

PLANETARIUM PROGRAM PRESENTER

positionGastonia, NC
timePart-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level

The City of Gastonia is seeking a Planetarium Program Presenter to perform responsible technical work and present planetarium programs and related educational content to the general public and special groups. The role involves delivering live program content, performing technical set-up procedures, and providing assistance for other museum programs.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Presents entertaining and educational programs to the general public, schools and special groups
Performs routine activities of ticket collection and seating of audience for programs
Verbally presents information to public and school audiences to facilitate planetarium shows
Delivers live program content for special programs
Performs some technical set-up procedures, equipment installation, and minor repairs for the facilitation of planetarium shows
Provides technical assistance for other museum programs
Performs related tasks as assigned

Qualification

Astronomy knowledgePublic speakingTechnical audio-visual skillsPhysics knowledgeCustomer service skillsLift 50 lbsClimbing abilityInterpersonal skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, astronomy, general science or a related technical field
General knowledge of astronomy, physics and current sky
General knowledge of major constellation patterns and planet positions
Strong oral communication skills and public speaking ability
Great interpersonal and customer service skills
Ability to effectively operate technical audio-visual and planetarium equipment
Ability to climb stairs to set up programs in the support equipment on catwalk
Ability to lift minimum of 50 lbs. to manage equipment
Must possess a valid appropriate driver's license with acceptable driving history
Drug screening and criminal background check required

Preferred

Background in planetarium operations, technical services, electronics, and audio-visual systems preferred
Formal or informal education experience desired

Benefits

Retirement (if eligible)
Employee Assistance Program
On-Site Health Clinic
Sick Leave (Prorated based on hours worked)

Company

City of Gastonia

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Gastonia is at the center of it all and ready to welcome you home, whether as a resident, business owner, or city employee.
dateFounded in 1877
location
Gastonia, North Carolina, US
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
http://gastonianc.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
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