Space Communications Presenter, National Space Centre

Closing deadline for applications 10th March 2023.

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.

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 present outreach activities at events and venues off-site as deemed appropriate.

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 write blogs when required

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.

Undertake other in-house training as necessary.

Full details on the role and how to apply can be found here.