"Outreach Instructional Assistant III (Part-Time) (Multiple Positions) (Updated)"

Position Highlights

Please Note: This posting has been updated to reflect an increase in available positions-from 6 positions to 9 positions.

The University of Arizona's Steward Observatory invites applications for the part-time position of Outreach Instructional Assistant III. This position is responsible for organizing and leading all aspects of the Mount Lemmon SkyCenter's nightly, public star gazing programs. Utilizing the Observatory's 0.8-meter and 0.6-meter telescopes situated at the summit of Mount Lemmon, the program leader is responsible for facilitating the astronomical outreach program, and engaging guests in exploring natural phenomenon and the wonders of the night sky.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver complex astronomy information and promote astronomy content, programs, materials for community outreach programs. These programs are for external audiences such as individuals, families, organizations and communities.
• Work and communicate with team members and the general public of all ages.
• Support other departmental outreach events.
• Create new material and curriculum for outreach presentations.
• Maintain relevant trainings and certifications; keep abreast of news in space sciences at the UA and elsewhere.
• Preparation of site and telescope before and after programs.
• Assist with inventory levels and merchandise stocking.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work/communicate well with team members and the general public of all ages.
• Ability to achieve program objectives.

Environmental Requirements

The work of this position occurs both at the summit of Mount Lemmon at an altitude of ~9170 ft., as well as other locations in the Tucson valley and in-between. Individuals performing this position must be able to work safely outdoors at varied elevations in climate conditions typical of being outdoors.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time: Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week: 10

Job FTE: 0.25

Work Calendar: Fiscal

Job Category: Outreach and Community Engagement

Benefits Eligible: No Benefits

Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $20.63

Compensation Type: hourly rate

Grade: 3

Career Stream and Level: OC3

Job Family: Outreach Education

Job Function: Outreach & Community Engage

Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies: 9

Open Until Filled: Yes

Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter