We are excited to announce that we are hiring a new outreach assistant! This position offers a rare opportunity for the right candidate to make their mark on one of the iconic institutions and landscapes in the history of science. The goal of the Yerkes Future Foundation is to ensure Yerkes continues to advance astronomy and to transform the Observatory and its grounds into a destination for science and discovery. The person in this role will help share astronomy with the public during observing nights, events such as open houses, and more.

Please see the position summary below, which includes a link to the Indeed.com job posting and the complete position description. We will only be accepting applications that are submitted to Indeed.com by 5pm CT on March 21. Apply today for the potential to be part of the Yerkes team!

The Outreach Assistant is responsible for operating various telescopes at Yerkes Observatory, including the historic Great Refractor – the largest working refracting telescope in the world. The outreach assistant runs programs that show telescope views of astronomical objects to the public and engage with visitors from around the world on topics of general astronomy and the history of the Observatory. For more information about this position and to apply, click here.