Temporary Environmental Educator - Part-time

Georgia Aquarium Careers•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Temporary Environmental Educator leads educational programming and provides operational support for Georgia Aquarium’s Education and Community Engagement department. The role assists with developing, implementing, and teaching educational programs, while providing exceptional guest experiences in accordance with organizational policies, procedures, and safety standards. The position may include occasional evening or weekend events, such as Educator Open House, outreach opportunities, and professional development events. This is a temporary, part-time position with the possibility of promotion to a permanent part-time Environmental Educator role after 90 days, based on satisfactory progress toward learning goals and performance evaluation. The position reports to the Assistant Manager of Curriculum, Instruction, & Programming. Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of the ocean and aquatic animals worldwide. Its vision is to be the premier aquarium in the world for science, entertainment, education, and conservation.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in a science- or education-related field.
Two or more years of experience in an educational institution.
Exceptional interpersonal skills for interacting with and interpreting exhibits to internal and external clients.
Ability to organize, manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability to be flexible and shift priorities to meet departmental requirements.
Superior verbal, written, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience and a passion for working with children and animals.
Current knowledge of wildlife conservation, scientific research, and environmental issues.

Responsibilities

Provide learning experiences tailored to the needs of schools, camps, and special interest groups.
Assist with developing hands-on, interdisciplinary (STEAM) education curricula.
Assist with developing educational exhibits.
Conduct pre-visit calls with external contacts to confirm school visit details.
Prepare for and follow up on school group visits.
Respond to email and phone inquiries about education programs.
Greet school groups upon arrival and facilitate their entrance into the aquarium.
Collaborate with group sales, interpretive programs, security, zoological operations, volunteers, and other internal departments to create an exceptional guest experience.
Provide daily support for programs, including escorting chaperones through the building, organizing school groups, and supporting special events.
Provide a high standard of customer service to guests.
Adhere to all Georgia Aquarium policies.
Perform other duties as workload necessitates.