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Current Open Positions (UWM Students Only)
Communications Coordinator
Job Summary
The UWM Planetarium is searching the cosmos for a Communications Coordinator ready to apply their skills in creative marketing and science communication. This position has flexibility to work around 15 hours a week with a mix of in person and remote work. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational, interpersonal, and writing skills and be creative and attentive to details. The Communications Coordinator position is the perfect role for someone who wants to blend their passion for science and creative communication.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Write and edit text for a variety of purposes
- Create designs using Canva for newsletters and social media
- Take photos and video footage at public events
- Create monthly newsletters
- Post on social media
- Hang fliers around campus
- Send outreach emails
- Attend weekly meetings
- Independently keep track of deadlines, tasks, and projects
- Perform other tasks as assigned such as responding to customer service inquiries and retrieving mail
Qualifications
- Must be graduating December 2027 or later
- Demonstrated writing skills in a variety of formats (e.g., email, social media, website)
- Experience using Canva or similar software
- Experience using Microsoft software including Outlook, Word, and Excel
- Some weekday and occasional Friday night/weekend availability
- Interest in astronomy or science
- Excellent independent time management and organizational skills
- Must be able to work with a team, receive constructive feedback, and make timely revisions
Wage
The starting hourly wage is $14 per hour, with potential for a raise after 6 months.
How to Apply
Email the following items to Dr. Jean Creighton at planetarium@uwm.edu:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three (3) different samples of your writing (e.g., marketing email, press release, social media post, website, newsletter article)
- Class schedule
Planetarium Presenter
Job Summary
The UWM Planetarium is searching the cosmos for a Presenter to host planetarium shows for groups of all ages. This includes leading indoor and outdoor stargazing sessions, delivering presentations on specialized topics, and operating equipment such as the planetarium projector and telescopes (training will be provided). This in-person position has flexibility to work around 15 hours a week. Must be generally available for Friday nights and weekends as well as some weekday mornings. The Presenter position is the perfect role for someone who wants to blend their passion for astronomy and engaging with audiences.
Essential Functions of the Job
- Deliver planetarium slideshow presentations to live audiences using Keynote on a Mac computer
- Operate the Spitz planetarium projector during stargazing sessions
- Operate telescopes on site and occasionally off campus
- Ensure audience engagement through direct interaction and Q&A
- Attend weekly meetings and rehearsals
- Troubleshoot and fix technical and maintenance issues on site
Qualifications
- Must be graduating December 2027 or later
- Must be interested in astronomy and passionate about sharing that interest
- Prior public speaking experience in large group settings
- Experience using Mac computers
- Demonstrated interest in science
- Experience with slideshow software like Keynote, PowerPoint, Google Slides
- Must be generally available for Friday nights and weekends as well as some weekday mornings
- Excellent independent time management and organizational skills
- Must be willing to receive constructive feedback during rehearsals
Wage
The starting hourly wage is $14 per hour, with potential for a raise after 6 months.
How to Apply
Email the following items to Dr. Jean Creighton at planetarium@uwm.edu:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Class schedule