Community Programs Presenter at Clark Planetarium

Job DescriptionSHIFT DETAILS Our Community Programs Presenter team works varied hours, including afternoons/evenings and occasional weekday mornings and weekends as needed. JOB SUMMARY: The Community Programs Presenter provides educational programming to members of the community in local library branches, Clark Planetarium events, and other community functions. Instruction provided by the Community Programs Presenter involves development and in-person delivery of STEAM curricula including lesson plans, hands-on interactive activities, and live science demonstrations. In-person delivery occurs primarily in a classroom setting or at indoor and outdoor events and festivals. PRIMARY DUTIES:

Present science lesson plans, hands-on interactive activities, and live science demonstrations to a variety of audiences

Provide inspiring, engaging, and educational experiences for community members of all ages and backgrounds

Accurately gather, record, and submit required information for each visit to be used for internal and state

Actively review the calendar of outreach visits several weeks in advance of each visit in coordination with other staff members

Communicate as needed with external contacts prior to programs/events to verify and finalize any necessary details (e.g., coordinating setup of equipment, verifying time and date)

Travel to outreach locations along the Wasatch Front in one of Clark Planetarium’s vans (most visits will be within a 1-hour drive)

Operate telescopes at star and solar viewing parties

Manage time and travel to arrive punctually to work and outreach locations

Create curriculum and write lesson plans

Follow safety guidelines

Other duties as Examples include but are not limited to: teaching summer camp sessions, participating in school “science nights”

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must pass a Utah Criminal Record background check

Highly dependable, punctual, and accountable

Engaging and enthusiastic personality

Ability to describe and convey science principles and concepts to a wide range of ages and backgrounds

Able to work independently and adapt to situations

Ability to navigate and use various social media platforms

Must successfully complete online driver’s safety program (4 hours online) and other Salt Lake County trainings

Valid Utah driver’s license and good driving record

Able to perform physical duties including:

Must be able to lift 50

Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Must be comfortable using educational and scientific equipment including but not limited to: liquid nitrogen, flammable gases, compressed air, etc.

Must be able to occasionally work outside in all weather conditions

Additional InformationTEMPORARY POSITIONS: An "At Will", FLSA non-exempt employee who is not eligible for County benefits and who must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

Must work an average of 29 hours or less per week or an average of 129 hours or less per month.

Are not eligible for County benefits except as otherwise provided for by policy.

Are not considered merit employees.

Are "at will" employees who may be terminated for any reason, without notice, and without a pre-termination hearing.

Job LocationsUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITYRequisition ID2024-36487of Openings2Requisition Post Information : Posted Date1 hour ago(4/22/2024 8:10 PM)SLCO Department (Portal Searching)Clark PlanetariumLocation : LocationUS-UT-SALT LAKE CITYLocation : Address110 S 400 WLocation : Postal Code84101Position Type (Portal Searching)Temporary Part-TimeRequisition Post Information : Post End Date6/23/2024Grade001Posted Min$15.50 HourlyPosted Max$15.50 Hourly