Program Manager for Planetarium
Core
Develop, coordinate, and manage educational programming, public outreach, and daily operations for a university planetarium to advance STEM education and community engagement.
Role type
Program Manager for Planetarium
Builds
Educational programs, public events, and operational support for the Shellam Flake Planetarium
Domain
Higher Education / Science Education / Public Outreach
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Program development, public outreach coordination, facility operations management, team supervision, grant support, STEM curriculum design
Preferred skills
Live planetarium presentation, K-12 STEM programming development, planetarium software operation, grant management, volunteer supervision
Technologies
Planetarium projection systems, audiovisual equipment, educational visualization software
Responsibilities
Develop and deliver planetarium shows and educational workshops; Organize public astronomy events and science festivals; Coordinate scheduling and maintenance of planetarium facilities; Supervise student workers and volunteers; Assist with marketing and promotion of programs; Support grant proposals and fundraising activities
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC