Careers

There are few jobs that enable one to feel they are part of something awe inspiring. At the Cosmosphere, each team member truly is part of exactly that.

Whether teaching classes on the solar system, assisting customers in the gift store or reconciling accounts in the finance department, the Cosmosphere is what it is because of those who work here.

For information on joining the team, check out our current list of openings or contact our Human Resources team at hr@cosmo.org.

Current Available Jobs

Summer Camp Director, Seasonal

General Objectives:

The Director will be an integral part of the Cosmosphere educational team, working under the direction of the Vice President of Education and alongside other key education staff to ensure that their assigned Cosmosphere Camp(s) are delivered with excellence. This will include preparing for and delivering camp content, working with counselors, and ensuring all campers are safe, engaged, included, and inspired during their camp experience. This will be accomplished through:

Work Requirements:

Assist with planning all aspects of assigned camps;
Lead delivery of camp;
Provide supervision and feedback for Camp Counselors and Campers;
Develop appropriate relationships with campers and their parents;
Assist with set-up and clean-up of camp activities for assigned camps and for other camps as needed;
Participate actively in camp training sessions.

Camps are typically week-long, and the Director is expected to work the full camp (30 to 50 hours a week). Camps often include weekends.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in science, education, or history.
Good communication, organizational, leadership, and management skills
Ability to work with diverse groups, including multicultural and ethnic organizations
Physical dexterity (some lifting of heavy materials and equipment necessary)

Cosmosphere is an equal-opportunity employer.

Seasonal position

If interested, please download application below or email resume to HR@Cosmo.org.

Summer Camp Counselor, Seasonal

General Objectives:

The Summer Camp Counselor will be an integral part of the Cosmosphere educational team, working under the direction of the Camp Director. The Camp Counselor will also work closely alongside other key education staff members to ensure their assigned Cosmosphere Camp(s) are delivered with excellence. This will include preparing for and delivering camp content, working with other counselors, and ensuring all campers are safe, engaged, included, and inspired during their camp experience.

Work Requirements:

Schedule: Monday – Sunday (up to 50 hours per week)
Camps are typically week-long, and the Counselors are expected to work the full camp(s) as assigned.
Counselors may work programs, cafeteria, and/or dorm supervision for one or multiple camps as assigned. Camps often include weekends.
Physical dexterity (some lifting of heavy materials and equipment necessary).
Must be 18 years old to live in dorms.
Mental effort: working on the computer during time spent on the job, reading, writing, analyzing, and visualizing.
Sensory requirement: ability to communicate and respond to campers and staff.
Able to work under stress
Excellent attendance required
Background check as it relates to job duties

Cosmosphere is an equal-opportunity employer.

Seasonal position

If interested, please download application below or email resume to HR@Cosmo.org.

Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is a marketing generalist role and will manage projects and campaigns in many areas of
marketing: advertising, brand management, content creation, paid digital, social, email marketing,
marketing research and some public relations.
Marketing: The Marketing Manager, along with the agency of record and CEO, will be
responsible for all marketing functions of the Cosmosphere, including advertising, public
relations, media relations and publications. Working closely with the Cosmosphere’s agency of
record, CEO and key staff, the Marketing Manager will assist in the design and implement
marketing plans consistent with established goals and expectations for program and venue
performance.
Public Relations/Image Building: The Marketing Manager will play a critical role in ensuring
that the image and public perception of the Cosmosphere are maintained at a world-class level.
From publications and written communications to advertisements and personal interactions with
the public, the Marketing Manager and the marketing department will work to advance the image
of the museum in all aspects of the job.
Staffing: It is critical that the Marketing Manager help foster a positive and professional
environment that enriches the workplace, both within the departments and throughout the
building. This position, and the staff members that report to it, are expected to perform
professionally, and work closely with all departments as needed or requested.

Qualifications

Education: Minimum four-year degree and related experiences required.
Excellent writing and communications skills, marketing experience, project management experience,
budget experience.
Experience with Google and Social Ads.
Ability to execute brand communication plans that include local media, industry partnerships,
community events, digital and social ad campaigns, another emerging channels.
A commitment to support a collegial, responsive and positive workplace culture based on mutual respect
and open communication.
Prioritize and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realist action plans.

Work Requirements

Schedule: Monday – Friday, some evenings and weekends (40 hours per week)
Physical mobility: sitting, standing, walking, lifting/carrying objects up to 30 lbs., manual dexterity to
operate keyboard.
Experience with Adobe Creative Suite
Excellent layout skills with an eye for adaptive design
High creativity with attention to detail
Experience with SEO
Excellent attendance required.
Background check as it relates to job duties.

Cosmosphere is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply, download the application below and email it to hr@cosmo.org.