Office of Human Resources
We provide quality services to our employees
We do this by being a knowledgeable, approachable, professional resource in providing quality services to our employees in the following areas:
- Recruitment
- Workforce planning
- Employee compensation and benefits
- Labor and employee relations
- Training and development
- Policy and performance
- Executive resources
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center’s mission is to provide our guests with an experience they will remember for a lifetime. You can help create the memories. Join our team and become an inspiration to the next generation of educators, scientists, astronauts, and engineers.
Employee Benefits
Full-Time Employees receive the following:
- Holidays, vacation, and bereavement leave
- Free museum tickets, discounts on food, merchandise, and space camp tuition
- Long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D (accidental death and dismemberment) policies
Full-Time Employees can choose to enroll in:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Supplemental life insurance, spousal life insurance, and child life insurance
- Short-term disability
- Retirement funds
- Pet insurance
Part-Time Employees receive the following:
- Paid time off
- Free museum tickets
- Discounts on food, merchandise, and space camp tuition
Working At The U.S. Space & Rocket Center
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is a Smithsonian Affiliate, the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, and the home of Space Camp. We have one of the largest collections of rockets and space memorabilia on display anywhere in the world.
Working At Space Camp
Home to Space Camp®, Aviation Challenge®, Cyber Camp, and Robotics Camp, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center (USSRC) is the largest spaceflight museum in the world. Its large rocket and space hardware collection is valued in the tens of millions of dollars. From America’s first satellite, Explorer I, to next generation space vehicles like Sierra Nevada’s Dream Chaser, the museum showcases the past, present and future of human spaceflight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I apply for a position at the USSRC?
To apply for employment at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, you must submit an application for an open position online at www.rocketcenter.com/careers/opportunities
What happens when I apply?
After you apply online for an open position at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center, your application will be received by the Human Resources department for review. If selected to interview, we will be in contact by phone.
Can I apply for multiple jobs?
Yes, you may apply for multiple positions online at www.rocketcenter.com/careers/opportunities.
How can I change my telephone number or update my information?
To make changes to your name, address, phone number, dependents, marital status, tax class, etc., please get in touch with the Human Resources Department.
How many museum passes do I get and where do I pick them up?
You may pick up your tickets in H.R.
- Full-time employees receive 10 complimentary tickets per calendar year, after 30 days of employment.
- Seasonal employees receive 5 complimentary tickets per calendar year, after 30 days of employment.
- Part-time employees receive 5 complimentary tickets per calendar year, after 60 days of employment.
How do I get a copy of my pay stub?
Using the UltiPro system, you can perform important functions such as:
- View paycheck information
- View time and attendance data
- Update personal information (address, emergency contact, phone number, etc.)
What is the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission?
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission (formerly the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission) is a commission of the State of Alabama created to maintain exhibits on space exploration and hardware. It now includes operating Space Camp and the Intuitive Planetarium, as well as educational camps for adults and educational outreach events for students.
What is the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation?
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization designated a public charity on March 22, 2002. General donations made to the Foundation support many projects and educational programs at the Center, including exhibit maintenance and upkeep, featured traveling exhibitions and permanent exhibit installations like the Red Tail restoration project, Pass the Torch lecture series, International Space Camp, Be-Ready Camp and public behind-the-scenes Space Camp tours.
Is the U.S. Space & Rocket Center part of NASA?
No, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center is, however, the Official Visitor Center for NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center. The Center is also a Smithsonian Affiliate.
Are employees of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center the same as employees at a regular state agency?
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center hires two classifications of employee. One classification is an employee of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Commission (formerly the Alabama Space Science Exhibit Commission) and the other is an employee of the U.S. Space & Rocket Center Foundation.
Do I have to be a U.S. citizen to work at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center?
Yes, one must either be a citizen of the United States or be legally eligible to work in the United States. We do use E-Verify to ensure compliance with this requirement.
I am an employee, how do I apply for internal job opportunities?
Please follow the instructions below when applying for open opportunities within the Center.
1. Log in to your UltiPro account
2. Navigate to MYSELF > MY COMPANY > VIEW OPPORTUNITIES
3. Select the job for which you want to apply
4. Click APPLY NOW
