Astronomy Programmes Assistant National Maritime Museum

Job Advertisement: Closing Date 1st February 2010

Astronomy Programmes Assistant

National Maritime Museum

GBP 18,000 - GBP 22,000

If you have the proven ability to present scientific subjects to a wide

range of audiences, this is an exciting opportunity to join our ambitious

team. Putting your outstanding communication skills to work, you'll engage

and inspire people by bringing astronomy and space exploration topics to

life.

This fascinating role will see you deliver a broad spectrum of activities -

including taught sessions, workshops, planetarium shows and observing

events - to schools and the general public. You will also help us develop

new and innovative programmes, manage resources and provide technical

support for the planetarium, learning centre and other areas of the Royal

Observatory.

Along with a relevant degree or equivalent qualification, you should bring

an excellent general knowledge of astronomy and space exploration. Strong

presentation and audience interaction skills are clearly essential too,

combined with experience of developing learning events and a high level of

IT literacy.

For a full Astronomy  Programmes Assistant job description and details of

how to apply, please visit www.nmm.ac.uk/jobs

Closing date: 1 February  2010.