Planetarium Assistant

Position Details

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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

Hours per week

Months per year

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate

$ 15.00

FLSA

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 preferred.

Background Check?

Yes

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date

08 / 12 / 2025

Review Date

08 / 14 / 2025

Job Close Date

08 / 12 / 2026

Open Until Filled

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Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

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.