Space Communications Presenter - Leicester, United Kingdom - National Space Centre
Description
Space Communications Presenter
Part-Time - weekends
We are looking to recruit Space Communications Presenters to present science through public programmes activities to the National Space Centre's various audiences, delivering our live public programmes activities for families, groups, and adult visitors daily, especially on weekends and during school holidays.
Starting salary £12.11 per hour.
Part -time - 14 hours per fortnight, alternate weekends (Saturdays and Sundays) plus additional shifts during peak periods. Additional hours worked will be compensated at standard hourly rate.
Working with Children - An Enhanced Disclosure is required for this role. Information about the Disclosure service can be found at the Directggov website.
Please refer to the Job Description.
(No agencies).
Invited applicants will be asked to deliver a 5-minutes presentation/ activity on a space topic that they believe would be of interest to a multi-aged family audience.
Job Title
Space Communications Presenter
Reports to
Education and Space Communications Manager.
Overall Purpose
To present science through public programmes activities to the National Space Centre's various audiences, to enhance the visitor experience, and to increase the knowledge and awareness of space-related phenomenon and news.
Main Tasks
To engage and inspire National Space Centre visitors about science.
50% of the role will be to 'act' as cosmic flight host in Tetrastar space port mission experience.
Information on the experience can be found here:
To communicate and interpret space news and information to visitors within the galleries.
To interpret the astronomy and science content displayed within the galleries to visitors, showing how space is a gateway to all the different sciences.
To present live programmes (including but not limited to science demonstrations, talks, tours and presenter-led planetarium shows) daily to visitors as ambassadors of science.
To act as fire warden in designated areas.
To proactively provide general information and guidance to all visitors to ensure their experience is enjoyable, safe, and of the highest standard.
To present tours in the 'mission space' gallery.
Other reasonable tasks as may be designated.
Training Provided
Work with other departments including the Education and Operations teams to gain experience in science communication, public outreach, and customer care.
Hours
14 hours per fortnight including alternate weekend shifts. Additional hours worked will be compensated with time off _in lieu._
Workplace
National Space Centre with occasional travelling off-site as required.
Person Specification
- Essential _
Willingness to learn scripts and act out role as cosmic flight host
Passionate about communicating space-related news and information.
Excellent communication skills, including confidence when presenting to a live audience.
Ability to produce factually accurate work, suitable for a range of audiences.
Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a team.
Ability to prioritise busy and varied workload and take initiative.
Experience of working face-to-face with members of the public
- Desirable_
Good knowledge of British space flight history, and current space missions.
Full driving licence.
**Working with Children
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