Theater and Planetarium Technologist - Kalamazoo Valley Museum (10/13/24)

Posted on 9/23/24  

Personnel Requisition

Posting Number: 201101357P

Job Title: Theater and Planetarium Technologist

Location: Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Pay Rate: Minimum of $19.27 per hour. Hourly rate will be set based on education and relevant years of experience beyond the minimum requirements.

Position Type: Staff

Department: Museum Programs

Job Summary:

Do you have experience with computers, technology and audio/visual equipment? Would you like to work for a respected community organization that always strives to put service to the people of Kalamazoo first? If so, then the Kalamazoo Valley Museum may have the perfect full-time opportunity for you. Read on!

About Us

The Kalamazoo Valley Museum is part of Kalamazoo Valley Community College, which is a comprehensive, fully accredited, public, two-year college in Kalamazoo, MI. We offer associate degrees in more than 60 areas of study and 50 certificate programs. Kalamazoo Valley Community College creates innovative and equitable opportunities that empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

About the Opportunity

Kalamazoo Valley is seeking a full time Theater and Planetarium Technologist for the Kalamazoo Valley Museum. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position are to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations, development, and maintenance of the Mary Jane Stryker Theater technology, provide technological support in the planetarium, and provide consultation support for complex technologies used in the Museum’s exhibits.
• Serve as liaison with IT and media contractors/vendors to assist in trouble-shooting technologies.
• Operate, maintain, and update the planetarium console and theater control room.
• Fully leverage technology to expand the use of the Mary Jane Stryker Theater for educational programming, Kalamazoo Valley instructional use, and other community partnerships.
• Knowledgeably present and interpret scientific/astronomical concepts to visitors and assist, as needed, with operations training to develop interpretive skills relating to astronomy and related subject matter.
• Lead operators and interpretive staff while in the theater and support other Museum programming and events, as needed.
• Participate in departmental meetings and provide input to the future design and new exhibits that seek to integrate interactive technologies that support immersive simulations and other interactive experiences.
• Make recommendations for updating equipment, software, and other related needs related to the successful use of the Museum’s theater and planetarium spaces.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of complex integrated audio visual systems (including sound, lighting, and projection).
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Skill in providing excellent customer service.
• Skill in maintaining equipment
• Skill in troubleshooting and learning new technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

Appropriate education, training, experience and talents are requirements for this position. An example of this would be a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of related prior experience.

Preferred Qualification sand Experience:

Physical Demands:

Work Hours:

Working hours are Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00pm, but hours will be flexed to accommodate availability on some evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Posting Date: 09/19/2024

Closing Date:

Special Instructions to Applicants: Please apply online at jobs.kvcc.edu

Posting will remain open until position is filled. Priority will be given to applications received by October 13, 2024.

EEO Statement

As an employer, Kalamazoo Valley encourages, welcomes, and fosters differences because we believe that diversity makes us great. It is the policy of Kalamazoo Valley Community College not to discriminate on the basis of race (including traits associated with race such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), religion, color, national origin/ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, age, height, weight, familial status, veteran status, marital status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by law, in its programs, services, employment or activities. All qualified applicants willbe given equal opportunity and consideration for employment; please consider joining us as we empower all to learn, grow and thrive.

Prior to a job offer, candidates will be required to complete a criminal record background check. For some positions, a credit history investigation will also be required. Information gathered will be used for job-related purposes to the extent permitted by applicable law and will not result in an automatic disqualification from an employment opportunity.