Planetarium Assistant

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32). Position Information Position Title: Planetarium Assistant Requisition Number: H00131P Position Category: Hourly/Work Study Campus Location: Weber State University – Ogden, UT Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour Job Summary / Basic Function Planetarium assistants perform multiple functions in the planetarium. They present shows to visiting K‑12 students, help with show production, create curriculum materials, and perform several other duties in connection with the outreach and education programs of the planetarium. The successful applicant will have taken and performed well in Introduction to Astronomy. This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified. Required Qualifications Must be a student at Weber State University. Must have taken and performed well in Introduction to Astronomy. Preferred Qualifications Experience in public speaking or speaking to groups. Physical Activity of this Position Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction, operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, placing, detecting, or positioning. Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Expressing or exchanging ideas. Conveying detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance. Physical Requirements of this Position Light work. Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Use of arm and/or leg controls requiring exertion of forces greater than sedentary workload. Visual Acuity Requirements Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned. Conditions of Work The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level. Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months. Criminal background check is required as a condition of employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr