| Location | Mesa, AZ |
This Instructional Services Coordinator (working title: "Planetarium Coordinator") coordinates the operation, development, and scheduling of the MCC Planetarium and serves as its primary liaison with the community, both internal and external. The Planetarium Coordinator organizes the schedule of visits to the Planetarium and coordinates appropriate educational programming for group visits and public events. In collaboration with faculty, the Planetarium Coordinator develops planetarium shows and audio-visual content using a variety of digital media. This position is responsible for maintaining the planetarium's physical facilities, computer systems, and related equipment, as well as updating and maintaining programming as needed.
Essential Functions
30% - In collaboration with appropriate faculty, develop planetarium presentations and audio-visual content for college classes, school & community groups, and the public using Digistar programming and audio-video production; update planetarium programs and audio-visual content as needed
30% - Present live and pre-recorded planetarium shows to diverse groups of learners; guide diverse groups of learners in educational and outreach activities, which may include the use of hands-on demonstrations, portable telescopes, or other activities outside of the Planetarium theater, and may require the supervision of volunteer assistants; facilitate discussions and question & answer sessions at an audience-appropriate level
20% - Coordinate and organize scheduling of college class, community group, and public visits to the Planetarium; in collaboration with Institutional Advancement, advertise schedule and content through the college website and social & print media
10% -- Operate and maintain the Planetarium facility (Digistar projection system, audio system, theater lighting) and coordinate with college maintenance & operations for electrical, flooring, seating, etc. repair; troubleshoot issues as needed
10% - Assist and train college faculty, staff, and students on the use of the Planetarium facility; perform other duties as assigned