Naturalist

Allen Marine Inc•Sitka, AK

6d•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Educate passengers about the environment and how to maintain the natural environment specifically dedicated to wilderness populations. Assist passengers boarding & disembarking; provide safety and emergency orientation; and work as a team member to distribute snacks and always maintain an impeccably clean vessel.

Requirements

Must be able to learn and retain pertinent background material provided on board, for presentation to passengers.
Must be able to work as a team with other crew to present coordinated narration and a quality experience for customers.
Public speaking experience is essential. Must be able to effectively communicate goals and intentions to large and small groups.
Must be organized with the ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Always present a professional and friendly attitude to guests and crew.
Valid US driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Must pass a security background check and DOT drug test.

Nice To Haves

Extensive public speaking experience.
Biology and/or natural resource background.
College degree in natural resources or biology.
Experience working as a naturalist, guide, or related position.
Prefer experience on passenger(tour) vessels

Responsibilities

Develop a tour narrative plan with the duty captain for each voyage, factoring in time constraints, weather, recent sightings, tide, season, etc.
Direct passengers boarding and disembarking, and during an emergency. Conduct safety and emergency orientation.
Work with Guest Services crew members to provide commentary and personal interaction/service with up to 150 passengers on tour.
Assist Guest Services crew members in the galley as needed. Including, but not limited to, distribution of snacks and food items as well as beverages.
Vessel duties include line handling, assisting with docking/undocking of the vessel, and mooring with cruise ships as requested by the vessel captain.
Assist other crew in maintaining vessel appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.
Must be creative and able to develop a tour narrative that speaks to glaciology, wildlife, natural and human history, and other aspects of Southeast Alaska's climate and environment.
Requires public speaking ability and experience using PA systems.
Special projects may be assigned as required by the business.