Assistant Curator, Planetarium Education

New Jersey State Museum POSTING # STA-2022-014 Assistant Curator, Planetarium Education

Under the general supervision of the Curator of Education in the State Museum, Department of State, initiates, designs, implements and evaluates planetarium programming; creates planetarium shows; monitors the operation of planetarium instruments and equipment; initiates, designs, plans, implements, and evaluates exhibitions related to astronomy and space sciences; assists with the marketing and promotion of planetarium shows; does other related duties as required.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Astronomy or Astronomy Education.NOTE: All college degrees (both U.S. and non-U.S.) and/or transcripts from a college or university must already be evaluated for accreditation by the closing date of the posting. Transcripts must be submitted with your resume. Failure to comply with these requirements may result in ineligibility.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of experience performing duties related to planetarium programming, including astronomy education and public events related to astronomy and space science. Selected candidate must be authorized to work in the U.S. according to Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations.

Please note that only applicants who submit an application, cover letter, resume, college transcripts, and professional writing sample, by the closing date to [email protected] will be considered for employment.** Employment applications here: https://www.nj.gov/state/assets/pdf/employment/hr-application.pdf 

* Responses received after the closing date may be considered if the position is not filled.

**Appointment to this title may be made provisionally, pending the outcome of an open-competitive examination. The New Jersey Department of State is an Equal Opportunity Employer