Theater Presenter

Adler Planetarium
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/23/2024 CLOSED ON 5/9/2024

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Theater Presenter position at Adler Planetarium?

Theater Presenter
Part-Time


About the Adler Planetarium
The Adler Planetarium connects people to the universe and each other. Whether it is introducing a guest to the Ring Nebula, a neighborhood school to a community partner, a research team to a network of citizen scientists, or one staff member to another, Adler’s focus on meaningful connections dates back nearly a century.


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
The Adler Planetarium is seeking a Theater Presenter to join our dynamic team located on Chicago's Museum Campus. The Theater Presenter delivers live and pre-recorded presentations in Adler Theaters, monitors the operation of Adler Theaters, and acts as a host to Adler guests during their theater experience. The scheduled start date for this position is November 20, 2022. This individual will also be responsible for:


  • 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
Compensation
Base Pay: range: $16.54-$18.02/hr.
Work-Life Balance
  • 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
Retirement Savings Plan
  • 403B plan with Adler match
  • Adler match is 100% vested immediately
  • Eligible to enroll as of the date of hire
Network of Support through our EAP programs
  • Resources to help address emotional, legal, and financial issues
  • Face-to-face, telephonic, and web-based services
  • Free subscription to the Calm Premium app
Discounted Onsite Parking Passes
Commuter flexible spending account
Free Entrance to Chicago area museums and cultural institutions


The Person
Adler Theater Presenters are outgoing, professional presenters, excited about the opportunity to guide viewers through state-of-the-art imagery and space science content. An ideal Theater Presenter is a polished public speaker, comfortable in front of two or 200 people. A Theater Presenter is self-motivated and able to work both individually and as part of a team.


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.

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