Instructional Services Coordinator - Planetarium Coord

$23.84 - $30.99/per hour DOE

113

Monday - Thursday, 8am - 5pm, Friday, 12pm - 9 pm; some evenings and weekends may be required

Summer Hours: Monday - Thursday, 7am-6pm

12 Months

10 Colleges. Unlimited Opportunities.

The Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college systems in the nation. Home to 10 individually accredited community colleges and 31 satellite locations, we proudly serve students in every corner of the Valley. Each day, our dedicated faculty, staff, and administrators, live out our vision-creating excellence in education for a better world.

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We are the largest provider of workforce development training in the state. The activities of our colleges and their students support one out of every 28 jobs in Maricopa County. Learn about our economic impact.

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Our 10 colleges and District Office support nearly 10,000 jobs and careers throughout Greater Phoenix.

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Mesa Community College (MCC) is nationally recognized for its excellence in university transfer, career and technical programs, civic engagement, and innovative education. Serving more than 25,500 students annually, MCC offers a range of degree and certificate programs across its two campuses and additional locations. MCC students contribute more than 8,500 hours of community service annually. MCC serves as a key resource for education, workforce development, and lifelong learning. The college enhances student success through Guided Pathways with Integrated Support Services. A Hispanic Serving Institution, nearly 50% of MCC students are first-generation college attendees, and it boasts the largest Indigenous student population among Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) colleges, supporting students from 22 Arizona tribes and additional out-of-state tribes. Our award-winning faculty are committed to helping students achieve their goals through high-quality education, training, and undergraduate research opportunities. Located in the East Valley of Phoenix, Arizona, MCC is one of 10 colleges in MCCCD. Learn more at https://www.mesacc.edu/.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports our employees' and their families' health and well-being. Therefore, the MCCCD benefits support every stage of life and are designed to meet the diverse needs of our community. Explore the wide range of benefits and perks available to eligible employees at MCCCD:

Affordable and Comprehensive Benefits Package:

• Nationwide Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Sick Leave, and Personal Time
• 20 Paid Observed Holidays
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability plans, with the option to purchase supplemental coverage
• Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Pension, including Long Term Disability and Retiree Health Insurance with 100% employer-matching contributions
• Optional Retirement Plans: 403(b), 457(b), Roth 403(b), Roth 457(b)
• Tuition Reimbursement for employees and dependents
• Annual Professional Development Funding
• Flexible Work Schedules

Employee Health & Wellness Programs:

• District-Wide Wellness Program with Workshops and Webinars
• Monthly Health & Wellness Calendar and Newsletter
• Virta Diabetes Reversal Program and Support Groups
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Sight-On-Site Eye Care Services

• Pre-Retirement Planning Events
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (potential loan forgiveness for federal Direct Loans after meeting repayment requirements and working full-time for an eligible employer)

This Instructional Services Coordinator (working title: "Planetarium Coordinator") coordinates the operation, development, and scheduling of the MCC Planetarium and serves as its primary liaison with the community, both internal and external. The Planetarium Coordinator organizes the schedule of visits to the Planetarium and coordinates appropriate educational programming for group visits and public events. In collaboration with faculty, the Planetarium Coordinator develops planetarium shows and audio-visual content using a variety of digital media. This position is responsible for maintaining the planetarium's physical facilities, computer systems, and related equipment, as well as updating and maintaining programming as needed.

30% - In collaboration with appropriate faculty, develop planetarium presentations and audio-visual content for college classes, school & community groups, and the public using Digistar programming and audio-video production; update planetarium programs and audio-visual content as needed

30% - Present live and pre-recorded planetarium shows to diverse groups of learners; guide diverse groups of learners in educational and outreach activities, which may include the use of hands-on demonstrations, portable telescopes, or other activities outside of the Planetarium theater, and may require the supervision of volunteer assistants; facilitate discussions and question & answer sessions at an audience-appropriate level

20% - Coordinate and organize scheduling of college class, community group, and public visits to the Planetarium; in collaboration with Institutional Advancement, advertise schedule and content through the college website and social & print media

10% -- Operate and maintain the Planetarium facility (Digistar projection system, audio system, theater lighting) and coordinate with college maintenance & operations for electrical, flooring, seating, etc. repair; troubleshoot issues as needed

10% - Assist and train college faculty, staff, and students on the use of the Planetarium facility; perform other duties as assigned

Bachelor's Degree from a regionally accredited institution in a related program area, and one (1) year of program coordination experience.

OR

An equivalent combination of the conferred degree and directly related full-time work experience as described above sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above, unless otherwise subject to any other requirements set forth in law or regulation, may be considered.

A. Bachelor's degree in astronomy or related field
B. Experience operating and programming Digistar projection systems
C. Experience in audio-video production, especially for science education purposes.
D. Experience in public speaking and presenting technical information to general audiences.
E. Experience in troubleshooting and maintaining computer hardware and networks.
F. Experience with photo editing, audio editing, and 3D animation software.
G. One year of relevant full-time MCCCD experience during the previous two years.

Requires work on some evenings and weekends. May work outdoors on occasion, in Arizona weather. Exposure to chemicals such as dry ice. Requires work in a low lighting environment and some exposure to loud sounds and strobe lighting. Lifting 50 Ib.

Standard work schedule varies during the year: August through mid-May: Monday - Friday, 8 hour days; mid-May through the end of July: Monday - Thursday, 10 hour days
Required to sit for a prolonged period of time; viewing a computer monitor
May be required to travel or be assigned to another MCCD location
Travel to campus during interview/selection process will be at candidate's own expense
MCC does not sponsor individuals for work visas

Applicants are required to submit a cover letter and resume showing how the applicant meets the minimum and desired qualifications. All minimum requirements must be met at the time of the application.

Additional materials received after the application deadline will not be accepted and cannot be used for pay placement, except for verification of employment letters for relevant paid positions listed on the resume you submitted with your application.

Missing materials or incomplete employment history will not be considered.

Please ensure your materials clearly provide the following information.

• Clearly illustrate how prior experience, knowledge and education meet the minimum and desired qualifications for this position.
• Indicate whether former or current employment is Full-Time or;
• Part-Time employment, to include Adjunct or Associate Professor (must include number of hours worked, contact hours or load)
• Provide employment history in a month/year format (e.g., 09/07 to 10/11) including job title, job duties, for each position held and name of employer for each position.
• Three professional references, preferably current and/or former supervisors. If references are not provided in resume upon application, they will be requested at time of interview.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Qualified applicants or candidates with disabilities can submit a reasonable accommodation request at any point in the hiring process, and MCCCD's policy is to provide reasonable accommodation unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. If a reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the ADA Coordinator from the hiring campus location for assistance via email at adasupport@domail.maricopa.edu

MCCCD is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants who currently work for any of the MCCCD campuses/locations should utilize their HCM Employee Self Service page to apply for jobs by logging in to HCM and clicking on NavBar > Navigator > Self Service > Recruiting > Careers. Click on link for instructions on how to apply.

Applicants who are not currently working for any of the MCCCD locations should apply at https://www.maricopa.edu/about/careers.

If you encounter a technical issue in the upload of documents or the submission of your application, please contact MCC Human Resources at strategicstaffing@mesacc.edu prior to the application deadline. We are accessible on business days from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Arizona time.

Apply on or before November 8, 2026 to be considered.

Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) will not discriminate, nor tolerate discrimination in employment or education, against any applicant, employee, or student because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status (including document abuse), age, disability, veteran status or genetic information.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, states: "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

The policy of the MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of gender discrimination. Incidents of misconduct should be reported to the college Title IX Coordinator, as outlined in policy, contact information is available at this link Title IX Coordinators.

The Clery Act is a Federal law requiring United States Colleges and Universities to disclose information about crime on and around their campuses. Crime reporting data for each of the Maricopa Community Colleges, as required under the Clery Act, is available at this link Clery Act.