Program Director, Planetarium

4 days ago


Costa Mesa, California, United States Coast Community College District Full time
Job Summary

The Coast Community College District is seeking a highly qualified Program Director, Planetarium to lead the planetarium team and oversee the operation of the planetarium facility. The successful candidate will have a strong background in astronomy, physics, or a related field, and will be responsible for developing and implementing programs that promote STEM education and outreach to the community.


Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the operation of the planetarium and its displays, presentation formats, schedules hours of service, and programs.
  • Serve as public-facing point of contact for the planetarium facility and operations.
  • Work with faculty to integrate planetarium capabilities with curriculum in astronomy, physics, and other sciences and curriculum.
  • Develop and implement plans for planetarium facility enhancement, including partnerships with local agencies and organizations.
  • Manage and oversee the planetarium's marketing and social media presence.
  • Develop and implement programs that promote STEM education and outreach to the community, including partnerships with local schools and organizations.

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field.
  • 3 years of progressive experience supporting a planetarium or comparable environment that includes guest relations.
  • Demonstrated evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the racial, ethnic, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, socioeconomic, academic, and cultural diversity within the community college student population.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Master's degree in astronomy, physics, or a related field.
  • Experience with planetarium equipment and technologies used for education and interactive presentations.
  • Experience with computer operating systems used by the District, desktop productivity software, and specialized applications/simulations software used in astronomy and physics.

Working Conditions

The work is performed indoors where minimal, yet some safety considerations exist.


Conditions of Employment
  • Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
  • The person holding this position is considered a mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Coast Community College District policies, procedures, and Title IX.


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