Planetarium Assistant PT.

Summary of Position

Summary: Planetarium assistants serve as ushers, cashiers, and equipment operators for the Mayborn Science Theater and provide administrative support to the staff.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED required
• 6 months wage earning experience required
• Audio/visual, public speaking, sales or customer service experience preferred

Knowledge Skills and Ability

• Exceptional customer service skills with a track record of exceeding expectations.
• Good communication skills; ability to convey elementary astronomy to visitors and answer questions about astronomy from theater audiences.
• Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of Planetarium programs, schedules and general operations.
• Ability to develop and maintain a working knowledge of general astronomy, the night sky, and current space exploration efforts.
• Working knowledge of computers, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.
• Ability to speak comfortably in front of large audiences over a microphone.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently, as the situation dictates.

Essential Functions

• Serves as Console Operator and performs live Star Shows for public and school group shows.
• Serves as cashier; accepts reservations and conducts ticket sales for public, school and group shows; schedules and tracks them in Ticketmaster VISTA and outlook calendars records, records income and attendance.
• Performs Science Demonstrations and assists with Science lessons when required.
• Teams up with management and other assistants to ensure safety, comfort, and convenience for all visitors.
• Keeps theater area inside and out clean before, during, and after shows.
• Performs routine maintenance and simple troubleshooting; records technical issues in maintenance log; assists with other tasks required.
• Communicates any problems, questions or concerns to the Director.
• Answers phone, makes deposits, types correspondence, generates reports, does other administrative tasks assigned.
• Serves as usher for the theater shows and assists with Special Events and production tasks as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EEO Statement

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P.O. Box 1800

Killeen, Texas, 76540