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Summer Opportunity - Visualization Lab Script Writer/Research Assistant

Colgate University

paid time off, sick time

United States, New York, Hamilton

May 19, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Category	Casual Wage
Position Title	Summer Opportunity - Visualization Lab Script Writer/Research Assistant
Full Time/Part Time	Part Time
Division	Dean of the Faculty
Department	Information Technology Services
Hiring Wage/Salary Range	$18.00 / hour
Department Statement	Colgate University is a special place to work and offers many unique opportunities, including the ability to work with and among world class faculty and staff at a highly selective residential liberal arts institution. This position provides an opportunity to become familiar with the variety of regular positions that are available at the University, as well as the ability to add employment at a distinct University to your resume. Successful candidates for this position will earn sick leave, paid time off, free parking, and a University 'Gate Card that provides access to fitness facilities, athletic and cultural events, as well as a discount on many items at the University Bookstore. This type of appointment is not approved to work more than 999 hours per year for all positions combined. Should incumbents work more than a total of 999 hours in a year the appointment may not continue beyond one year of service.
Accountabilities	The Ho Tung Visualization Lab & Planetarium seeks a qualified candidate to support the development of immersive fulldome experiences through scriptwriting and research. This role focuses on crafting compelling, scientifically accurate narratives for planetarium shows and educational programs. The intern will work at the intersection of science, storytelling, and immersive media, helping translate complex concepts into engaging content for K-12 audiences, university courses, and public presentations.

Requirements

Professional Experience/ Qualifications	Strong creative writing and narrative storytelling skills Experience in collaborative creative development Proven ability to work with educators and scientists Skilled at receiving and integrating feedback Excellent communication and deadline management skills Ability to manage projects independently
Preferred Qualifications
Education	High school or equivalent
Physical Requirements
Other Information	Work visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Detail Information

Requisition Number	2026CW021Posting
Temporary	Yes
Work Schedule	37.5 hours per week July 1st, 2026 through August 22nd, 2026
Job Open Date	05/19/2026
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled	No
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement	The University recognizes that equal employment opportunity can only be achieved through demonstrated leadership. It is the Policy of the University to recruit, employ, retain, promote, and train employees on the basis of skills and experience, capacity to do the job, and valid job qualifications without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal laws.
Clery Act	CAMPUS CRIME REPORTING AND STATISTICS The Department of Campus Safety will provide upon request a copy of Colgate's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report. This report includes statistics as reported to the United States Department of Education for the previous three years concerning reported: 1. crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Colgate University; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus and 2. fires that occurred in student housing facilities. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security and fire safety, such as policies concerning sexual assault, life safety systems, and other related matters. You may access the report from the Clery Compliance web page at: https://www.colgate.edu/about/offices-centers-institutes/dean-college/campus-safety-staff/clery-compliance. Printed copies of this report may be obtained upon request from the Department of Campus Safety via e-mail at cusafety@colgate.edu.

Supplemental Questions

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Are you currently a Colgate employee?
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Are you at least 18 years of age?
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(Open Ended Question)
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Which position are you interested in?
- A. Vis Lab Producer
- B. Vis Lab Presenter

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume
Cover Letter

Optional Documents