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Lowell Observatory · 1 day ago

Presentation Specialist

Flagstaff, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$21.89/hr - $21.89/hr

Lowell Observatory is a public outreach organization dedicated to astronomy education. They are seeking a Presentation Specialist to deliver engaging programs and presentations to guests, while maintaining familiarity with astronomical events and the Observatory's offerings.

EducationNon Profit

Responsibilities

Deliver programs to groups of guests during regular visitor hours

Conduct live presentations in the historic facilities on the Mars Hill Campus

Present daytime or evening live programs in the Lowell Universe Theater (LUT)

Lead dusk and nighttime live programs at the rooftop Dark Sky Planetarium (DSP)

Guide tours of the Observatory's campus

Engage with outreach departments and scientific staff to maintain currency with current astronomical events

Provide credible, accurate, and insightful information related to presentations and visible sky events

Occasionally present at offsite events, during or outside of regular visitor hours

Carry out additional tasks to keep visitor programs running smoothly, including logistical support, crowd and traffic management, and snow removal

Qualification

Public speakingAstronomy knowledgeTrainingInterpersonal skillsMentoringEngaging presentations

Required

Ability to speak effectively and comfortably to large groups is essential

Ability to engagingly present a pre-scripted program is required

Excellent interpersonal skills

Familiarity with the night sky and general astronomy is a requirement

Ability and interest in training and mentoring staff

Comfort with speaking with a diverse group of guests with a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and knowledge bases

Ability to regularly work evenings and/or on weekends

Preferred

Bachelors degree in astronomy or a related STEM field is preferred, including substantial college-level STEM course work, and/or prior experience as a fully trained Lowell Public Program Educator or demonstrable equivalent prior experience