Work at Stardome

The Stardome Observatory is a charitable trust employing full time and part time staff members and working with a base of around 40 volunteers. It is a fast paced, dynamic and interesting working environment and one day is never the same as the next. From time to time, paid positions (both full and part time) do become available and you can find details of those opportunities here.

Daytime Education Coordinator

We are looking for an exceptional individual who has experience in the education sector to join the team at the Stardome.
This role is vital to the delivery of our education programme and includes;
• Recruitment, staff training, and roster management of astronomy educators and volunteers. 
• Participation in the daily roster, event coordination, and 
• Contribution to the development of resources for the planetarium education programmes.
Building and maintaining relationships is also part of the role so strong interpersonal and communication skills are a must.
A relevant teaching qualification is desirable for this full time role.
Coordinator Daytime 
Email a cover letter and your CV to jobs@stardome.org.nz  by 5pm 18th August, 2008.

Casual Education Presenters

The Stardome is seeking expression of interest from people to join our team as casual part time Education Presenters. The Stardome Observatory is New Zealand’s leading astronomy attraction and one of our primary objectives is to educate in the subject of Astronomy. Of the 60,000 visitors annually nearly half are school children that engage in our educational program. We are seeking motivated individuals who have teaching experience to assist us in the delivery of these programmes. The position would require daytime work on an as required casual basis so working time flexibility is a must. You will need to be able to relate to all ages of school children and present to them on the subject of astronomy under the direction of our Education and Programmes Manager. Download the attached job description for more detail.
Casual Educator Job Description

Volunteers

Become a stellar volunteer at Stardome Observatory
Volunteers make a real difference to us at Stardome Observatory and we are pleased to have some dedicated people on board but we really need to recruit some more help.
Volunteers are engaged in a wide variety of projects from operating telescopes, working in the shop, helping out with events, and assisting with the school holiday sessions.
As a volunteer you will be welcomed and looked after by our Programmes Manager and the Stardome team. You'll also get to know many Stardome staff during the comprehensive volunteer training programme. If you have some spare time (or know of someone who has) why not join us as a stellar volunteer. You do not have to be an expert astronomy we can help you along the way and you will also get to learn lots too. The basic prerequisites for volunteering are that you are 15 years or over, have a good grasp of the English language and a friendly smile. We welcome all who would like to give some time to help us and in making space science accessible to all of Auckland.
How to apply ... Download a PDF of our application form here. Volunteer Application Form

Mail the completed form to: Stardome Observatory, PO Box 24 180, Royal Oak, Auckland
Or fax it to: (09) 625 2394.