What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planetarium Manager/Lead Space Science Educator: Full-Time position at Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI)?
Planetarium Manager / Lead Space Science Educator : Full-Time
Salary Range : $40,000-$55,000 / Annually
Department : Education
Reports to : Director of Education
Schedule : Tuesday-Saturday generally
FLSA STATUS : Exempt
SUMMARY :
MOSI is dedicated to hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM). MOSI has more than 100 exciting exhibits along the museum floor, Science Park, and the backwoods trails for our guests to explore. This position will be the operator, content provider and primary contact for MOSI's Digistar 7 full Dome projection system. Programming and maintenance of this system is essential for its successful operation. This position provides planning, management and supervision for all astronomy and Dome related programs. Manages the physical Dome space, ensuring facility is in proper working order, working with education staff, third-party providers, and the Museum's IT and Facilities departments. This position advises on the selection of Giant Screen Films & Planetarium Shows, and with the Director of Education, to implement Museum programming such as Science After Dark, SkyWatch & Laser Light Shows.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Performance Management
- Coordinate training and efforts of The Dome theater staff and astronomy educators.
- Assist in supervision of the Dome staff following the requirements of the performance planning and evaluation system.
- Work with Director of Education to provide performance feedback to staff throughout the year to correct, maintain, and recognize expected levels of performance.
- Provide all department specific training and safety training on a timely basis to ensure the expected level of customer service delivery and staff safety.
- Strategically cross-train employees to ensure that staff knowledge of specialized areas are enhanced.
- Present live and pre-packaged astronomy programs for a variety of audiences.
- Digistar and SkyLaze System Management
- Oversee the operation and take full technical ownership of a multi-projector, multi-computer full Dome presentation system.
- Perform regular maintenance and troubleshooting on system hardware and software to ensure proper operation.
- Engage in regular communication with the Director of Facilities / IT and the Director of Education occurs regarding issues, needs, contracts, etc.
- Coordinate media content creation and delivery on owned multimedia systems including the Digistar fulldome system.
- Create original content for The Dome's fulldome system using Digistar production features, Adobe media production software, and still / video cameras.
- Manage the library of fulldome video content on the Digistar system, including encoding and installing new video content.
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders and external distributors / producers to license new fulldome video content.
- Negotiate and ensure compliance with terms of fulldome show licenses.
- Maintain familiarity with fulldome / large format producers and research upcoming releases once a month.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :
MOSI is open 363 days a year. Employees may be required to work some holidays.
Benefits
MOSI offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package plan to full time employees. Benefits begin on the first day of the month following 60 days and include :
Health, Vision, Dental, Short term disability, Long term disability, Life insurance
Basic plans of each category are at no cost to the employee. Other employee options of coverage available as well as dependent coverage paid via payroll deduction.
Optional Insurance
A range of plans including Group Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity are available.
401(k) Retirement Plan
MOSI wants to help employees save for retirement. After six months of service, MOSI will contribute 3% of your salary to the plan and will match your employee contribution up to 4%.
MOSI Membership
Complimentary annual family membership
Local Memberships
Complimentary annual family membership to Florida Aquarium, Glazier Children's Museum, and ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Attraction Share
MOSI participates in the program through the Florida Attraction Association, which allows MOSI employees and their guests (up to 3) entrance free of charge or at a considerable discount, to the top attractions in Florida. More information is available :
MOSI is open 363 days a year. Employee may be required to work some special events, which may fall on holidays, evenings, and / or weekends.
Salary : $40,000 - $55,000
