Planetarium Assistant

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Planetarium assistants perform multiple functions in the planetarium. They present shows to visiting K-12 students, help with show production, create curriculum materials, and perform several other duties in connection with the outreach and education programs of the planetarium.

• Present planetarium shows to K-12 visiting students
• Assist in show production and technical setup
• Create curriculum materials related to astronomy
• Perform additional duties associated with outreach and education programs

• Must be a student at Weber State University
• Must have taken and performed well in Introduction to Astronomy

• Experience in public speaking or speaking to groups

Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

The position involves extending hands and arms in any direction, operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning equipment, grasping objects, applying pressure to objects with fingers and palm, expressing or exchanging ideas, and receiving detailed information accurately or quickly. Physical work may include light tasks with occasional exertion of up to 20 pounds of force or frequent exertion of up to 10 pounds of force.

The worker may be exposed to noise sufficient to require shouting to be heard above ambient noise levels.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately. A criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as hourly or adjunct employees for six months.