Bell Museum Planetarium Educator

About the Job

Please note, this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

The purpose of the Planetarium Educator position is to implement astronomy educational programming to diverse school and public audiences. The position will assist the planetarium and group reservations staff in logistical aspects of programming, including materials and technology management and on-site preparation.

• Deliver programming that engages a diverse range of learner sand encourages participation through the use of a variety oftendeaching techniques.
  • Present on-site planetarium programs for school and public audiences as needed.
  • Assist with virtual and on-site observing programs asneeded.
• Present from the planetarium located in the Bell Museum.
• Assist in visit preparation and other logistics for education programs.
• Participate in editing and/or program development collaborations.
• Mentor Planetarium Guide staff in a variety of museum responsibilities and planetarium techniques.

• Step in to support PESL and planetarium programs at the museumand offsite outreach venues as needed, including the delivery of programs and participation inspecial event programming.

• Tuesday - Friday, 8:45am- 3:15pm
• 16 hours per week
• Occasional evening shifts for planetarium and observing eventsmay be requested.
• Some on-call work may be available to cover unexpected staff absences.

Bell Museum, University of Minnesota, Saint Paul campus

In-person

• BA or BS in science or education and a minimum of 2 years experience working with K – 12 youth in a formal, informal, or museum educational setting or equivalent experience totaling 4 years.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of astronomy
• Creative, enthusiastic, and thrives working in a team setting.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment where flexibility,dependability, quickness to troubleshoot, and good humor are paramount

• Knowledge of best practices in informal science education andinquiry-based learning
• Formal education or experience in science and STEM curriculum delivery and program implementation, with demonstrated track record of excellence in teaching
• Experience working with culturally and age-diverse populations

The mission of the Museum is to ignite and sustain curiosity fornature and the universe. The Bell envisions a hopeful future whereall are inspired by nature and empowered by science.

For over 150 years, the Bell Museum of Natural History has collected, preserved, interpreted, and displayed the natural history of Minnesota as the state’s official natural history museum. For over a century, the museum has preserved and interpreted our state’s rich natural history and served learners ofall ages. Additionally, our scientific collections contain over one million specimens, representing every county in Minnesota and various locales around the globe.

The museum is powered by the great minds on campus–from our faculty-curators, student lab assistants, and undergraduate interpretive guides to our dedicated staff and collegiate partners.

We are looking for individuals to join our team who are inspired byour mission to ignite and sustain curiosity for nature and the Universe and achieve our vision of a hopeful future where all are inspired by nature and empowered by science. We believe that difference is a strength and are looking for candidates who reflect and respect diversity. We encourage you to apply for the position even if you do not believe you meet every qualification