UWM Planetarium staff team of 10 people

Join our team! With over 15,000 visitors annually, the UWM Planetarium is a popular Milwaukee attraction that offers something for everyone.

We are continuously striving to extend our reach into the community and engage as many people with the cosmos as we can.

Are you passionate about astronomy and have skills you want to share with us? Send us your resume at planetarium@uwm.edu.

Available Positions (UWM Students Only)

We have the following positions open to UWM students. The deadline to apply is January 20, 2026 or until the positions are filled. We will only consider applicants who expect to graduate in December 2027 or later.

Design Associate

Planetarium Presenter

How to Apply

Send an email to planetarium@uwm.edu with the following items:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter
  • Spring 2026 class schedule
  • Your expected graduation month/year
  • Portfolio of work (Design Associate only)

UWM resides on traditional Potawatomi, Ho-Chunk, and Menominee homelands along the southwest shores of Michigami, North America’s largest system of freshwater lakes, where the Milwaukee, Menominee, and Kinnickinnic rivers meet and the people of Wisconsin’s sovereign Anishinaabe, Ho-Chunk, Menominee, Oneida, and Mohican nations remain present.