- Salary
- $15+
- Location
- Penn State University Park, United States of America
- Workplace
- Remote, Hybrid
- Type
- Part-time
- Source
- Workday
Description
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
The Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Outreach Assistant.
Job duties to include:
Presenting outreach programs to diverse audiences, including planetarium presentations, solar observing, spectroscopy demonstrations, Solar System scale models, and others
Assisting with development of planetarium programming
Assisting with coordination and communication with groups requesting planetarium programs
Developing documentation for outreach programming
Updating print materials used for outreach
Schedule:
Expected hours will be approximately 10 hours/week.
Compensation:
The starting rate for this job is $15/hour.
You will stand out if you have experience with teaching and outreach programming for audiences of various ages.
The selected candidate will report to Dr. Chris Palma. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
