Employment
Cosmosphere space science educators and counselors.
For the past 25 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 Kansas Adventures in Outer Space (KAOS), formerly 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
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Requirements
- Must be a high school graduate by May of 2010
- 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
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Interested in Applying?
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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 KAOS staff.
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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 Director of Education, Tom Holcomb at 800.397.0330, ext. 314 or at tomh@cosmo.org. |
