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Fiske On-Site Education Lead
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Position Number: 5834594
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Education - Other Education (study of)

Fiske On-Site Education Lead

Requisition Number: 60713
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 08-Dec-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Fiske Planetarium at CU Boulder is encouraging applications for the On-Site Education Lead position! The Fiske On-Site Education Lead is responsible for working closely under the Fiske Theater & Education Manager to ensure the smooth functioning of all on-site theater and education programs for the wide range of Fiske visitors, clients, and collaborators. Specifically, the Fiske On-Site Education Lead facilitates the training and mentoring of student educators, lead or assist in the development and improvement of on-site educational programs, support on-site education infrastructure, run a wide variety of on-site educational programs, coordinate CU faculty use of the Fiske theater, produce digital assets for internal and external clients, oversee and coordinate educational exhibits at Fiske, and assist with specialty projects. This position frequently engages directly with K-12 students, members of the general public, CU faculty and students, external collaborators and clients, and Fiske staff. The individual should be self-driven and passionate about informal astronomy education (and other STEM education as applicable). A qualified candidate will have experience as an informal or formal educator, strong interpersonal skills, and a relatively extensive knowledge of astronomy.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Fiske Planetarium is a 206-seat digital full dome theater facility that also produces full dome content distributed to planetariums across the globe. The facility annually serves over 70,000 individuals, including 6,000 undergraduates attending class at Fiske, 16,000 K-12 students participating on fieldtrips and outreach events, and 50,000 members of the public who attend evening shows. Fiske employs roughly 10 full time staff and more than two dozen undergraduate student employees. The unit is housed within the Department of Astrophysical and Planetary Sciences.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

On-Site Coordination

Work collaboratively with Fiske staff to implement feedback collection and analysis of on-site programs to guide improvements to existing theater shows and educational programs.
Coordinate with CU faculty to support their use of the Fiske theater to serve CU classes.
Work collaboratively with Fiske staff to develop and implement new ideas and techniques for theater shows and educational programs.

On-Site Programs

Present educational planetarium shows and lead educational activities for a wide variety of visitors when student educators are not available.
Oversee shift scheduling for theater and education programs and maintain on-site education infrastructure such as training and support resources for student educators.
Produce digital assets for the planetarium for internal and external clients.
Manage the creation, implementation, and maintenance of educational exhibits in the Fiske Gallery.
Maintain and improve materials used for on-site educational programs.
Assist with specialty theater and education projects as needed.

Team Training and Development

Provide training for undergraduate student-staff in the areas of education and public presentation and lead a peer mentoring program to support the continued growth of student educators.
Support the Fiske Theater & Education Manager in the hiring of undergraduate student educators.

Other

Assist with other tasks related to planetarium program development and on-site education as needed.

What You Should Know

This is a limited-term position that extends for 2 years from the official start date.
This position offers the opportunity for hybrid work requiring regular onsite attendance, as needed.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $54,060-$57,325 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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What We Require

Bachelor's degree in astronomy, education, or a related STEM field.
At least 1+ years of experience in STEM education, with an emphasis on both formal and informal settings, including program coordination and public engagement.
Experience with planetarium shows or similar audiovisual educational programs.

What You Will Need

Strong student engagement skills.
Strong mentoring and training skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with a variety of professionals, administrators, and students.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and assume responsibility for initiating and completing critical functions in the operation of educational programs.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team and within other collaborative work situations.
Ability to adapt quickly under pressure.
Proficient computer knowledge and skills with Microsoft Suite and Google Drive Applications, as well as with folder and file structures.
Experience with the creation, implementation, and management of educational exhibits or public-facing interactive content.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with faculty, staff, and students in a higher education setting.
Proven commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in educational programs.
Leadership skills, with experience in training, mentoring, or supervising undergraduate student staff.
Willingness to travel for professional development and outreach opportunities.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.
Please apply by December 8th, 2024 for consideration.
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Fiske-On-Site-Education-Lead/60713