What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Presenter position at Adler Planetarium?
About the Adler Planetarium
Today, the museum hosts more than half a million visitors each year and reaches millions more through youth STEM programs, neighborhood skywatching events, online citizen science, and other outreach projects. With Adler’s support, people of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities gain the confidence to explore their universe together and return to their communities ready to think critically and creatively about any challenge that comes their way.
The Position
Delivering live and pre-recorded presentations in Adler Theaters.- Assist with monitoring conditions and logging information of the Adler Theaters.
- Interacting with theater guests in a friendly and informative manner before and after presentations to create a positive guest experience.
PT The Compensation & Benefits
- 3 Sick Days as of date of hire (can accrue up to 6.5 days per year)
- Flexible work arrangements
- Paid Family Bereavement Leave & Jury Duty
- 403B plan with Adler match
- Adler match is 100% vested immediately
- Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
- Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
- Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
- Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
The Person
Required Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED or 3 years of work experience
- At least one year of demonstrable experience speaking before an audience of 20 people
- Able to give a compelling public presentation
- Able to learn the operation of hardware and software systems for show presentation. Demonstrate ability to learn and apply astronomical concepts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Associate Degree
- Specializations in Astronomy, Theater, or Public Speaking
- Planetarium presentation experience, theater performance, theme park host, high school or college level teaching experience
The Adler Planetarium is dedicated to complying with its obligations as an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact Jenean Featherson by email at recruiting@adlerplanetarium.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Salary : $17 - $18