Jobs
Current Employment Openings
A small staff of dedicated professionals manages Yerkes day-to-day operations, assisted by a corps of community volunteers passionate about our mission. Opportunities to join our staff may occasionally occur. If you have a background in astronomy, science, the arts, museum management, or not-for-profit organizations, we’d like to hear from you. Bright, talented professionals are the heart of our enterprise. We would welcome the chance to get acquainted with individuals who could help advance the aspirations we have for Yerkes.
Postings
Yerkes Observatory is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Outreach Assistant
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.
Apply for future job opportunities at Yerkes Observatory
Our programs at Yerkes are continually evolving and will likely create the need for new staff positions in the future. Rather than waiting for specific job opportunities, we encourage you to let us know of your interest in advance so that we can have your information on file. Please email your résumé and cover letter to info@yerkesobservatory.org.Yerkes is a one-of-a-kind yet multi-faceted place: observatory, gallery, library, science incubator, arts center, and arboretum. As a result, we welcome inquiries from a range of talents and capabilities. Thank you for your interest!