Dear Colleagues,

As Planetarium Director for Central Texas College, I am pleased to announce
two immediate planetarium job openings. Central Texas College seeks two
dedicated and talented individuals from the planetarium/museum field to
serve as "Planetarium Producer/Educator" and "Planetarium Technician" to
help open and operate a state-of-the-art Planetarium and Space Theater in
beautiful central Texas.

Central Texas College (CTC) is located in Killeen, about an hour north of
the state capital in Austin.  The area is surrounded by rolling farmland,
lakes and abundant wildlife.  Killeen has a population of approximately
90,000 and lies adjacent to Fort Hood military base which itself employs
over 40,000. The cost of living is considerably lower than many places I
have lived. Neighboring communities include the cities of Temple, Belton,
Harker Heights and Copperas Cove.

The Planetarium, which will open sometime this year features a 60ft. Astro-
Tec dome, Minolta Infinium Gamma II star projector, MegaSystems 8/70 Large
Format Film System, AVI Laser Graphics System, Sky Skan theater lighting
control & slide automation system, panorama, all-sky and video projection
capabilities.  The facility will be among the largest and best equipped in
Texas, with a star field that is second to none in the state.

As planetarium director, I will supervise these positions and am glad to
answer any questions you may have.  Please direct inquiries directly to me
(off-list) at [log in to unmask] . Application materials may be
downloaded from the CTC Website at www.ctcd.edu/weeklyco.htm . Both
positions are Full Time - Exempt, and include full medical benefits. Formal
application materials should be submitted to the College's Employment
Services office, but I will be glad to discuss (frankly) the position
requirements, qualifications etc. with anyone who would like to inquire.

Here are the job descriptions and salaries:


Planetarium Producer/Educator
(Full Time, Monday through Friday with some evenings & weekends
required)

Salary:  $29 - 33,000 (DOE) full benefits package

Description:
The Planetarium Producer/Educator works under the immediate supervision of
the Planetarium Director. This position is responsible for all audio and
visual materials used in the Planetarium theater, including school and
public programs, laser shows and special events, including original
soundtrack production, laser, computer graphics, and slide production. The
producer/educator conducts most planetarium school programs.  All
Planetarium staff are expected to assist, cross train and, on occasion,
substitute for other staff as needed.  Occasional weekend and evening work
is required.

Education:
Bachelor's degree, preferably in astronomy, education or closely related
discipline.  Texas teaching certification is helpful but not required.
Copies of college transcripts are required with application.

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years as a show producer, systems programmer, or program
director at a planetarium, museum, science center, tv station or similar
multi-media production environment is expected. Preference will be given to
individuals with previous planetarium experience.

Skills:
Must be able to identify, evaluate, obtain, and prepare production
materials including 35mm slides, video, laser and computer graphics files,
special effects, et cetera, for presentation in a variety of planetarium
programs.  Must have excellent public speaking skills for presentation of
curriculum-aligned school programs to all grade levels. Must possess
excellent writing skills for development of pre and post visit educational
materials.

Qualifications:
Possesses a strong working knowledge of astronomy and space exploration.
Must have a working knowledge of the following (or closely related)
planetarium production and presentation systems: optical/mechanical
planetarium star projector; large format film projection, laser graphics
projection, audio, video and slide projection systems, and planetarium
automation/control systems. Strong working knowledge of astronomy and space
exploration. Experience in either classroom education or informal learning
environments such as planetaria, museums.


Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Planetarium Director in the selection, purchase, and development
of audio/visual production materials including 35mm slide, video, laser and
computer graphics files, special effects, et cetera.

Maintain adequate inventories of all audio/visual production supplies.

Scan 35mm slides into digital format for manipulation as needed, and
arrange for digital image output back to 35mm format as dictated by
production timelines.

Modify digital image files as needed, using DigiDome, PaintShop-Pro, and
Adobe PhotoShop software.

Assist the Planetarium Director with development of pre and post-visit
educational materials.

Assist the Planetarium Director as needed with research, writing of in-
house productions.

Serve as the principal programmer of the SkySkan automation system, Minolta
star projector and AVI Laser Graphics system.

Establish, maintain and develop the Planetarium's 35mm "Astronomical Slide
File."

Photograph, scan or download images and artwork for slide, video and
exhibit production.

Develop original graphic artwork and diagrams for use in School Programs,
Public Sky Shows and Laser shows.

Help identify age/grade appropriate educational materials in both print and
electronic media.

Assist in the alignment of program content with state and national science
education standards.

Present live and automated planetarium programs to visiting school groups.

Other duties as assigned by the Planetarium Director.

Conduct one-on-one program training and checkout of part-time, volunteer,
student and faculty workers as assigned by the Planetarium Director.

Assist the Planetarium Director in the development and staging of
exhibitions and displays in the Planetarium Lobby area.

NOTE:  Management reserves the right to change the above duties and
responsibilities at any time.  Planetarium staff are expected to assist,
cross train and, on occasion, substitute for other staff as needed.


Planetarium Technician

(Full Time, Monday through Friday with some evenings & weekends
required)

Salary: $23,200 - $26,100 (DOE) full benefits package

Description:
The Planetarium Technician is responsible for maintaining all planetarium
audio/visual and electronic equipment and serves as the master
projectionist for large format film presentations.  All Planetarium staff
are expected to assist, cross train and, on occasion, substitute for other
staff.

Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred.  Associates degree accepted with exceptional
relevant work experience.

Experience:
A minimum of 3 years as a technician, systems programmer, or technical
director at a planetarium, museum, science center, tv station or similar
multi-media production environment is expected. Preference will be given to
individuals with previous planetarium experience.

Skills:
Must be able to install, repair (or arrange for repairs), maintain and
upgrade planetarium audio/visual projection equipment including slide and
video projectors.

Qualifications:
Must have a working knowledge of the following (or closely related)
planetarium projection systems: optical/mechanical planetarium star
projector; large format film projection, laser graphics projection, audio,
video and slide projection systems, and planetarium automation/control
systems.


Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct regular preventive maintenance and repairs, or supervise assisted
maintenance, of all Planetarium audio/visual production and presentation
equipment, including optics, electronics, etc, ensuring that all equipment
is maintained in optimum working condition.

Schedule, supervise and record all work done as part of contractual
preventive maintenance agreements (PMA's) for theater systems requiring
them, such as Minolta and MegaSystems.

Establish and maintain a comprehensive "Planetarium Maintenance Log."

Maintain adequate inventories of all theater supplies including projection
lamps, batteries, cleaning materials, etc.

Design and fabricate, or purchase auxiliary and special effect devices as
dictated by Planetarium production goals.

Supervise the integration, and assist with the programming of the
automation, star projector, laser and film systems.

Act as lead projectionist for the Large Format Film Projection system.

Assist in Sky Show production as needed.

Conduct one-on-one equipment training and checkout of part-time, volunteer,
student and faculty workers as assigned by the Planetarium Director.

Assist in the training of part time workers, volunteers, students, and
faculty members by developing and maintaining an up-to-date, user-
friendly "Operator's Manual" for all major
Planetarium theater systems and sub-systems.

Assist in the development, and supervise the staging of exhibitions and
displays in the Planetarium Lobby area.

Identify and assist in the evaluation of emerging planetarium-related
technologies suitable for potential future implementation at CTC.

Other duties as assigned by the Planetarium Director.

Occasional weekend and evening work required.

NOTE:
Management reserves the right to change the above duties and
responsibilities at any time.  Planetarium staff are expected to assist,
cross train and, on occasion, substitute for other staff as needed.

Respectfully Submitted,

Steven D. Schmidt
Central Texas College
Planetarium Director
PO Box 1800
Killeen, TX  76540-1800
Phone:     (254) 526-1510
Fax:         (254) 526-1847
E-Mail:    [log in to unmask]

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