Employment Opportunities
We offer an inclusive work environment where you can thrive.
Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is a great place to work. We look for talented, dedicated, energetic team members who are committed to offering inspiring science education opportunities.
Current Openings
Currently, there are no open permanent positions. Positions will be posted when available.
To view and apply for available positions at Morehead, visit the UNC careers website. The link should filter results to show Morehead openings only. If it does not, set all filters to “Any” except for “Department.” Set the “Department” filter to “Morehead Planetarium.”
Sales Associates
Sales Associates work in our Box Office, selling tickets to planetarium shows, general admission, and special programs, and in our museum store, Cosmic Goods, selling merchandise. We’re open to the public Tuesdays-Sundays, and have some hours on Mondays as well at our information desk. This position is seasonal and will end after the summer; positions will offer up to 40 hrs/week, depending upon availability.
- Apply here: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/255947
- Multiple openings
- No experience required – training provided
- Posting closes 5/15/23
As a member of the university community, we believe it is part of our mission to offer real-world learning opportunities to university students. As a result, we have openings for students every year across the organization. Most of our student hiring takes place at the beginning of the fall semester for the academic year and in the spring for our summer programs.
University student employment opportunities will be posted to this page and on Handshake. We also hire work-study students. Work-study positions are posted on the UNC federal work-study programs website.
Seasonal opportunities are also available for UNC students. Please see Seasonal Opportunities above for more information.
Sales Associate
Student Sales Associates work in our Box Office, selling tickets to planetarium shows, general admission, and special programs, and in our museum store, Cosmic Goods, selling merchandise. We’re open to the public Tuesdays-Sundays, and have some hours on Mondays as well at our information desk. We’re able to work around summer class schedules, and offer up to 40 hrs/week.
- Apply here (current UNC students): https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ad58a41c8c484a76a56965ea18765ade
- Multiple openings
- No experience required – training provided
- Posting will remain open until available work hours have been covered.
As a unit of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Morehead Planetarium and Science Center is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.