Presentation Specialist

This job was posted by https://www.azjobconnection.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.azjobconnection.gov/jobs/7311224 1 \| P a g e POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT PRESENTATION SPECIALIST GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES The Presentation Specialist (PS) is a member of Lowells public outreach team and reports to the Presentations Manager. The PSs principal responsibility is to deliver programs to groups of guests during regular visitor hours. Groups may range in size from a handful of guests to as many as a few hundred. The majority of presentations will involve the following: Live presentations in the historic facilities on the Mars Hill Campus; Daytime or evening live programs in the Lowell Universe Theater (LUT); Dusk and nighttime live programs at the rooftop Dark Sky Planetarium (DSP); Guided tours of the Observatorys campus; The PS will maintain familiarity with the night sky, current astronomical events, and general principles of astronomy and planetary science. They will also be familiar with Lowell Observatory history, facilities, current research programs and current programmatic offerings. The PS should be able to deliver programs fluently, enthusiastically and in an engaging manner. The PS will engage with the outreach departments Content staff and with Observatory scientific staff as needed, to maintain currency with current astronomical events, to continually expand their knowledge of astronomy and planetary science, in the interest of providing all guests with credible, accurate, and insightful information related to presentations and what is currently visible in the sky. The PS may occasionally be assigned to present at offsite events, either during or outside of regular visitor hours. From time to time, the PS may also be called upon to carry out additional tasks to keep the visitor programs running smoothly. Such tasks may include, but are not limited to, logistical support in the 2 \| P a g e Marley Foundation Astronomy Discovery Center, the campus facilities, crowd and traffic management on busy evenings, snow removal from critical guest areas, and other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Ability to speak effectively and comfortably to large groups is essential. Ability to engagingly present a pre-scripted program is required. Excellent interpersonal skills. Familiarity with the night sky and general astronomy is a requirement. Ability and interest in training and mentoring staff. Comfort with speaking with a diverse group of guests with a wide range of ages, backgrounds, and knowledge bases. Ability to regularly work evenings and/or on weekends. EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Bachelors degree in astronomy or a related STEM field is preferred, including substantial college-level STEM course work, and/or prior experience as a fully trained Lowell Public Program Educator or demonstrable equivalent prior experience. WORKING CONDITIONS This position requires long periods of standing, walking, bending, stretching, reaching, climbing, lifting (up to 40 lbs) and speaking. Moving throughout the campus, on sometimes uneven terrain, often in low light. Occasional driving may be necessary. A portion of this position is spent outside. You should expect to work outside for extended periods in summer heat and winter temperatures that frequently drop below freezing. Status: Full time (40 hours/week), Hours: 40 hours per week Benefit Eligible: Yes\*, see below Compensation \$21.89/hr FLSA Classification: Hourly, Non-Exempt Location: Flagstaff, AZ, Lowell Observatorys Mars Hill Campus To Apply: Please send the following documents to jobs@lowell.edu Lowell Application (www.lowell.edu/careers) Letter of interest addressing your qualifications Resume Phone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional refer ences

3 \| P a g e The deadline to apply is on 1/21/2026 \*Benefits Overview: Full Time - Lowell Observatory provides 11 scheduled paid holidays, 3 weeks of sick pay, and a Flexible Paid Time Off policy, giving you the flexibility to rest and recharge. Benefits include Retirement, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long- Term Disability coverage. The company covers the majority of employee medical, life, and long-term disability premiums, as well as 50% of dependent medical coverage. After six months of employment, employees are eligible for up to a 5% match on retirement plan contributions. Employment is subject to passing a background