Employment

Employment

Cosmosphere space science educators and counselors.

For the past 24 years, the Cosmosphere's award-winning education staff has inspired countless young minds to pursue careers in the space and aviation industries. From the second graders of Investigate Space to the high school sophomores of FATP, Cosmosphere space science educators and counselors make a difference in our campers' lives. So to ensure a successful future for both our campers and camp programs, the Cosmosphere hires the region's top educators with a passion for space and science.

Why Work as a Summer Counselor?

If you are interested in working with kids, having a lot of fun and being part of the future of the space program - then we have the job for you! Come see for yourself the magic and awe of this phenomenal program, and interact with students from all around the world. This is your chance to be part of something that can change the course of a young person's life. With positive influences, students can reach new heights.

What We Offer

  • Housing
  • Food provided while "on session"
  • Chance to interact with professionals in the space science field
  • Paid training
  • Hourly pay
  • Interact with students ages 5-18
  • Great job experience

Requirements

  • Must be a high school graduate by May of 2009
  • Committed to the Cosmosphere for the entire summer
  • Available weekends (end of May - beginning of August)
  • One letter of recommendation
  • One professional resume
  • Strong interest in working with children and/or adolescents
  • Completion of the three-day Counselor Training Program

Interested in Applying?

Steps to Apply

  • Complete our Application for Employment and mail it along with resume and letter of recommendation to:

    Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center
    Attn: Tom Holcomb

    1100 North Plum
    Hutchinson, KS
    67501-1499

  • If selected, you will be asked to come in for a face-to-face interview with the senior FATP staff.

The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center conducts FBI and Department of Transportation background checks on all hired FATP employees. The Kansas Cosmosphere and Space Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

For more information, contact  Space Science Educator, Tom Holcomb at 800.397.0330, ext. 356 or at tomh@cosmo.org.

 
Tom Holcomb
Space Science Educator
tomh@cosmo.org
800.397.0330, ext. 356

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