Part-Time Planetarium Show Presenter at De Anza College Academy

Application Deadline

12/1/2026 12:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
10/7/2025
Contact
Number of Openings
2
Salary
Single Rate
$25 -$30 Per Hour
Length of Work Year
Temporary
Employment Type
Part Time

Job Summary

Job Summary

The De Anza College Planetarium is seeking enthusiastic presenters to join our team in delivering engaging field trips and public astronomy shows. Paid training is provided. If you enjoy sharing your passion for the stars and inspiring curiosity, we’d love to hear from you.

Requirements / Qualifications

This part-time role offers varied hours, including Saturday afternoons and evenings during our public show season (October–May). We welcome applicants who bring: • A background or interest in astronomy and space science • A willingness to learn • A warm, positive, and professional presence with audiences of all ages Duties: 1. Present star shows and night sky tours to school groups ranging in age from Pre-K to high school and adults of all ages. 2. Assist Planetarium team with digital show productions, including laser light shows 3. Other duties as assigned in the Planetarium facility. Minimum Qualifications: Warm, friendly, and engaging public speaker. Some understanding of Astronomy and Space Science, including knowledge of the night sky. Basic understanding of audio and video equipment and how to use a computer. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Some coursework in Astronomy 2. Knowledge of some deep sky objects and some mythology 3. Knowledge of astronomy and science history 4. Knowledge of historic and recent developments in space travel and exploration 5. Public speaking experience 6. Planetarium experience 7. Some film/video production experience Working Conditions - Environment: 1. Lighting variations include total darkness, dim lighting, very bright lighting, strobe lights and diurnal motion during star shows and night sky tours. 2. Loud music or explosive video special effects (on occasion). Physical Abilities: 1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment. 3. Bending, flexing, lifting moderately heavy equipment.

Requirements / Qualifications

This part-time role offers varied hours, including Saturday afternoons and evenings during our public show season (October–May). We welcome applicants who bring: • A background or interest in astronomy and space science • A willingness to learn • A warm, positive, and professional presence with audiences of all ages Duties: 1. Present star shows and night sky tours to school groups ranging in age from Pre-K to high school and adults of all ages. 2. Assist Planetarium team with digital show productions, including laser light shows 3. Other duties as assigned in the Planetarium facility. Minimum Qualifications: Warm, friendly, and engaging public speaker. Some understanding of Astronomy and Space Science, including knowledge of the night sky. Basic understanding of audio and video equipment and how to use a computer. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Some coursework in Astronomy 2. Knowledge of some deep sky objects and some mythology 3. Knowledge of astronomy and science history 4. Knowledge of historic and recent developments in space travel and exploration 5. Public speaking experience 6. Planetarium experience 7. Some film/video production experience Working Conditions - Environment: 1. Lighting variations include total darkness, dim lighting, very bright lighting, strobe lights and diurnal motion during star shows and night sky tours. 2. Loud music or explosive video special effects (on occasion). Physical Abilities: 1. Hearing and speaking to exchange information. 2. Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate assigned equipment. 3. Bending, flexing, lifting moderately heavy equipment.

Comments and Other Information

The planetarium at De Anza College is one of the largest school planetariums west of the Rockies. This unique community resource offers field trips for schools and public programs. Each school field trip program is tailored to NGSS standards and hosted live by the planetarium staff. Public programming includes astronomy and laser light shows offered most Saturday evenings from October through May. Our presentations feature full dome shows, live tour of the night sky and dazzling laser light shows - https://www.deanza.edu/planetarium Our Mission: De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world. The college engages students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core Competencies: Communication and expression Information literacy Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental justice Critical thinking Developing the Human Capacity of All Students: We will provide support in six key factors of student success. Our students will be: Directed, with a goal and the knowledge of how to achieve it. Focused, staying on track to achieve that goal. Nurtured, feeling that we want to, and do, help them to succeed. Engaged, actively participating in class and extracurricular activities. Connected, feeling that they are part of the college community. Valued, with their skills, talents and abilities recognized, and with opportunities to contribute on campus and feel that their contributions are appreciated. Your application and your particular qualifications will be reviewed in relation to the position available and we will be in contact with you if further information is needed and if the position fits your qualifications. In the event there are no open positions available, your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. The Foothill / De Anza District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities.

Comments and Other Information


The planetarium at De Anza College is one of the largest school planetariums west of the Rockies. This unique community resource offers field trips for schools and public programs. Each school field trip program is tailored to NGSS standards and hosted live by the planetarium staff. Public programming includes astronomy and laser light shows offered most Saturday evenings from October through May. Our presentations feature full dome shows, live tour of the night sky and dazzling laser light shows - https://www.deanza.edu/planetarium Our Mission: De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world. The college engages students in creative work that demonstrates the knowledge, skills and attitudes contained within the college’s Institutional Core Competencies: Communication and expression Information literacy Physical/mental wellness and personal responsibility Civic capacity for global, cultural, social and environmental justice Critical thinking Developing the Human Capacity of All Students: We will provide support in six key factors of student success. Our students will be: Directed, with a goal and the knowledge of how to achieve it. Focused, staying on track to achieve that goal. Nurtured, feeling that we want to, and do, help them to succeed. Engaged, actively participating in class and extracurricular activities. Connected, feeling that they are part of the college community. Valued, with their skills, talents and abilities recognized, and with opportunities to contribute on campus and feel that their contributions are appreciated. Your application and your particular qualifications will be reviewed in relation to the position available and we will be in contact with you if further information is needed and if the position fits your qualifications. In the event there are no open positions available, your application will be kept on file and we will contact you if a suitable position becomes available. The Foothill / De Anza District celebrates diversity and is committed in all of its activities, policies, programs, and procedures to provide equal opportunity for all and prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on actual or perceived ancestry, age, color, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, nationality, race or ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation or association with a person or a group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics. The District will make reasonable accommodations for applicants, employees and students with disabilities.