Description:
Music and Arts Show PresenterMuseum of Science, Boston

www.mos.org

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Present Music and Art Shows for a variety of audiences, ensuring an exciting and entertaining performance for Museum patrons. Also at times, present pre-recorded educational shows as part of the scheduled lineup. Operate and occasionally trouble-shoot Planetarium equipment. Monitor audiences for problems and make judgments on appropriate methods for resolving problems, sometimes in collaboration with Security and Visitor Services staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Present 3-5 shows per evening on approximately 35 evenings annually – at least 2 shifts per month. Music and Art Shows are presented on Friday and Saturday evenings.
    • Often on school vacations, there are Music and Art Show in the late afternoon on weekdays or Sundays. These are opportunities for additional work, but not necessarily required.
  • Be on-call as back-up presenter on half the unassigned evenings.
  • Help staff an additional 2-4 evenings per year when the Planetarium hosts special events.
  • Interact with anywhere from 200 to 1,000 Museum visitors in a week.
  • Operate and sometimes trouble-shoot Planetarium equipment including: Full-dome projection system, laser projection system, sound system, lighting, computers, automation system, PA systems.
  • Manage audiences of more than 200 visitors before shows when in line and during shows.

WORK SCHEDULE:

This position is part-time, ~4 hours/week, at least 2 shifts per month, on Friday and Saturday evenings. Opportunities for additional shifts on weekdays and Sunday during high volume periods available.
REPORTS TO:

Planetarium Director

Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • HS Diploma or equivalent.
  • One (1) year or more of experience interacting, handling, and directing the activity of the public, preferably a museum audience.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage an audience or large group including making announcements, answering questions, directing logistics, etc. This experience must be relevant but need not be in a planetarium or even in a theater.
  • Demonstrated comfort with computers sufficient to learn, operate and do simple troubleshooting on the planetarium’s systems.

STARTING SALARY:

Non-Exempt (Hourly). Commensurate with experience.
BENEFITS:

Free parking in the Museum garage, T accessibility, free Exhibit Halls admission and Omni/Planetarium shows, free Duck Tours, discounts in the Museum store and cafe, discounted movie passes, retirement & savings plan.
The Museum of Science is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
No phone inquiries, please. Qualified applicants will be contacted within two to four weeks of initial application.

How To Apply:
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://www.applicantpro.com/j/417933-29461
Apply by:
July 26, 2016