• Educational Program Coordinator II

    Michigan State University (East Lansing, MI)


    Position Summary

    The program coordinator will maintain the planetarium, present live shows, and create new planetarium visualizations. In addition, this position will assist customers, assist in educating the public, conduct research, and training student staff.

    Minimum Requirements

    Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program in Educational Theory and Methodology and/or a specialization in the designated area of expertise of Astronomy, Astrophysics Concepts, The Night Sky, and Celestial Motion; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in planning and overseeing seminars and conferences including public relations, organizing and disseminating training materials and information both written and web-based; budget and records maintenance and computer support; experience in supervision, database, spreadsheet, word processing, desktop publishing, knowledge of HTML programming and web site development and management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

     

    Skill in speaking to the public about astronomy and/or science and adapting to different age groups and settings.

     

    Skill with a modern digital planetarium system such as Digistar, SkySkan Dark Matter, OpenSpace, Uniview, Sky Explorer, or equivalent software.

    Desired Qualifications

    Master's degree in astronomy, education, museum studies, or other relevant fields.

     

    3 or more years of experience with modern digital planetarium systems.

     

    Existing skill or ability to quickly learn other relevant software such as those in data visualization, 3D modeling, animation, and audio/video editing.

     

    3 or more years of experience with informal or formal science education or related field.

     

    Attendance and Punctuality: Adheres to work schedule and location assigned. Abides by relevant policies, procedures, union contracts, and supervisory directives as the relate to attendance, lunch/breaks, time-off, work location / remote work, and etcetera. Arrives on time and is prepared for meetings and other commitments.

     

    Communication: Communicates clearly and credibly in both verbal and written forms with diverse audiences.

     

    Compliance: Knowledge, understanding, and practical application of MSU and college policies and procedures. In addition to applicable state and federal laws, such as FERPA, FIOA, Title IX, etc. Ability to maintain compliance and reduce risk.

     

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

     

    All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

     

    Required Application Materials

     

    Interested individuals should provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and the contact information for at least 3 people who will provide reference letters upon request.

     

    Work Hours

    STANDARD 8-5

    Website

    https://www.abramsplanetarium.org/

     

    Bidding eligibility ends September 23, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.