These opportunities are brought to you by a Carleton alumnus, Ryan Hennessy ’99. You are welcome to reach out to Ryan at ryan@tetonskies.com with any questions about the organization or the position prior to applying.
Astronomer
Position
The astronomer reports directly to Teton Skies’ owner and is responsible for executing world-class stargazing programs with the company’s clients.
Schedule
This is a part-time salaried position. Astronomers are responsible for being available for all scheduled on-call days, but work is not guaranteed on those days. We typically schedule each Astronomer for 4-5 days per week. The summer program season goes from June through the end of October, with training in late May or early June. Continuation into the winter season (December through March) is negotiable.
Duties
- Execute world-class stargazing programs for guests of all ages, interests, and levels of knowledge
- Maintain a deep and up-to-date knowledge of objects currently visible in the night sky
- Monitor weather conditions and advise guests of potential cancellations in advance
- Ensure that vehicles are clean and safe
- Transport guests in a safe and timely manner
- Ensure that refreshments and other amenities are available to all guests
- Ensure that equipment is charged, clean, and in working order
- Provide exceptional guest service and communication at all times
- Ensure that programs leave no trace by cleaning up all equipment, trash, etc.
Support Team
Position
Support Team members report directly to Teton Skies’ owner and are responsible for helping our astronomers and photographers to execute world-class programs with the company’s clients. Support Team members are responsible for the transportation of gear and amenities, set-up and clean-up of the program sites, and providing exceptional guest service support throughout the program. Most programs take place within Grand Teton National Park.
Schedule
This is a part-time salaried position. Support Team members are responsible for being available for all scheduled on-call days, but work is not guaranteed on those days. We typically schedule each Support Team member for 4-5 days per week. The summer program season goes from June through the end of September, with training in late May or early June. Continuation into the winter season (December through March) is negotiable.
Often our Support Team members are Juniors going into their Senior year. In this case, we completely understand the need to return to school around the end of August, or whenever classes resume. Many of our Support Team members have returned as Astronomers once they have completed their degrees.
Duties
- Assist astronomers in executing world-class stargazing programs for guests of all ages, interests, and levels of knowledge
- Set up and calibrate all equipment prior to the program’s start time, provide guest service support throughout the program’s duration, and pack and transport equipment after the program’s completion
- Ensure that vehicles are clean and safe
- Ensure that refreshments and other amenities are available to all guests
- Ensure that equipment is charged, clean, and in working order
- Provide exceptional guest service and communication at all times
- Ensure that programs leave no trace by cleaning up all equipment, trash, etc
Contact:
Andrea Kubinski
Recruiting Program Coordinator
Carleton College Career Center
Johnson House 205
Northfield, MN 55057
(507) 222-5511
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