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Clark Planetarium Job Fair

Dani Weigand — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 14:40:01 +0000

Entertaining and educational space science organization looking for dynamic, friendly people to join our team!

Does this sound like you? Join Clark Planetarium for a Job Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010 where we will be interviewing for part-time floor staff positions.

Our part-time staff are the front line of our organization, working to enhance the Clark Planetarium experience by engaging with customers on a multitude of levels. During any given shift, floor staff may be assigned to one or more of the following tasks: Selling tickets and assisting customers, expertly operating the information booth, working in the amazingly cool Planet Fun Clark Planetarium Store, cashiering, stocking and taking inventory and serving customers at the concession counter. Our floor staff also act as ushers for the ATK IMAX and Hansen Dome Theatres as well as introducing the show they are about to see. You may also be asked to guide customers on brief tours through our 10,000 square feet of exhibits.

Part-time positions are available for evening and weekend shifts. Starting wage is $7.50 per hour (with a possible increase after successfully completing a probationary period).

Job Fair Schedule:

1 p.m. – Complete Application

1:30 p.m. – Presentation in Hansen Dome Theatre

2 p.m. – Brief individual interviews

We look forward to seeing you there!

Light up The Dark Side of the Moon gala

Dani Weigand — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:25:22 +0000

We’re going to light up The Dark Side of the Moon! Clark Planetarium’s 2010 gala fundraising event is reaching back to the 1970s for a groovy evening with delicious fine dining, silent and live auctions and Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon Cosmic Light Show. Proceeds from this event benefit planetarium education programs serving over 75k school children each year.

The Dark Side of the Moon gala will be held at Clark Planetarium on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010 from 6:30 – 10:30 p.m. Tickets for the event are $100 ($125 if purchased after Sept. 17). Click here for tickets and additional information.

Gateway to the Stars observing series

Mike Murray — Wed, 12 May 2010 22:23:29 +0000

Ever wondered how to observe deep space objects with a telescope? Or what you can see in binoculars? Join Clark Planetarium for a unique tour of the sky through the eyes of a practiced amateur astronomer. “Gateway to the Stars” is a new lecture series hosted by Clark Planetarium Programs Manager and veteran stargazer, Mike Murray, that will help audiences better understand and enjoy the night sky and discover many of its hidden wonders.

Beginning June 5, 2010 at 6:45 p.m., “Gateway to the Stars” will highlight some of the most prominent objects in the night sky each month, using them as examples to teach observing techniques that will help maximize the stargazing experience.

Audiences will learn to navigate using basic techniques involved in stargazing and finding their way around the night sky by becoming familiarized with stars and constellations, planets and other galactic objects visible to the naked eye. Viewers will also learn to explore deep sky objects like double stars, star clusters, nebulas and galaxies to gain insight and perspective on the different components of our universe.

This innovative and interactive experience combines the most recent technology, space imagery and current night sky information to give viewers a truly out of this world experience. “Gateway to the Stars” begins on Saturday, June 5, at 6:45 p.m.

Tickets for the lecture series are free for Clark Planetarium members. Tickets for the general public are just $1 each or $2 0nline. “Gateway to the Stars” will be featured the first Saturday of every month in the Hansen Dome Theatre at 6:45 p.m. Additional information and tickets can be found online.