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).

Position Information

Position Title:

Planetarium Assistant

Requisition Number: H00131P
Position Category:
Hourly/Work Study
Campus

Location:

Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Months per year: 12 (implied)
Pay Grade: N/A
Hourly Pay Rate: $15.00

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.

** This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.**

• Must be a student at Weber State University.
• Must have taken (and performed well in) Introduction to Astronomy.
• Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment.

• Experience in public speaking or speaking to groups preferred.

Physical Activity of this position:
Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position:
Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary work.

Visual Acuity Requirements: including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

Conditions the worker will be subject to:
The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level.