Science Afterschool Coordinator
Job description
Position Type:
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Is this an internal only recruitment?:No
Position Title:Curatorial Technician - Contributing
Working Title:Science Afterschool Coordinator
Position Number:20022141
Vacancy ID:P012512
Budgeted Hiring Range:$31,200-$33,782
Pay Band Information:To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Salary Grade Equivalent:GN07
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:1 year
Hours per week:40
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday; 9:00am-5:00pm
Department Name and Number:Morehead Planetarium-524500
Date First Posted:03/23/2021
Closing Date:04/07/2021
Position Location:Chapel Hill, NC
Position Posting Category:Other
Department Description:Morehead Planetarium and Science Center (MPSC) is a unit within The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC). The mission of MPSC is to serve North Carolina and beyond by bringing together the unique resources of UNC to engage the public for an improved public understanding of science, technology and health.
Equal Opportunity Employer:The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Position Description:THIS IS A TIME LIMITED POSITION
This position will work directly with the Outreach Science Programs Manager to coordinate, design, and deliver community afterschool science programming for Morehead Planetarium and Science Center for Kindergarten through eighth grade students in local afterschool clubs statewide.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:High school diploma or equivalency and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge-Technical: Ability to perform skilled work assignments usually in one area such as collection maintenance, art handling, museum lighting, etc., which requires a general knowledge of the specific area of assignment.
Communication: Ability to present ideas in a clear, concise, organized manner. Ability to communicate general/routine information to researchers, staff, volunteers, and the public about services, processes, and procedures using prescribed or established guidelines. Ability to refer non-routine questions to appropriate staff.
Preferred Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment and one year of experience that demonstrates possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Experience in an office environment. Experience with coordinating schedules and logistics for multiple programs independently and simultaneously.
The ability to effectively communicate with children, parents, and teachers. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Exceptional organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications: Coursework in science and/or education fields. Previous experience working with the public and K-12 audiences in an informal education environment.
Special Physical and Mental Requirements:Ability to maneuver 100 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations.
Position/Schedule Requirements:Evening work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Valid NC Driver’s License, Weekend work occasionally
Stimulus/ARRA Funded:No