Seasonal Education Interpreter

Aquarium Of The Pacific • Long Beach, CA

269d • $20

About The Position

The Education Interpreter engages guests in discussions about ocean animals, Pacific Ocean habitats, and conservation concepts through exploration and storytelling. This work involves guiding guest experiences in different settings: one-on-one, in small groups, and to large groups using a microphone. The Aquarium of the Pacific is invested in cultivating and building a diverse workforce that represents our multicultural and diverse audience. This position is seasonal, with potential to become part-time regular based on performance and the needs of the department.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience working with the public.
• Interest in marine biology.

Nice To Haves

• Fluency in Spanish, Khmer, or Mandarin a plus.
• Ability to speak in public.
• Ability to communicate to a variety of audiences, which includes audiences of different ages, abilities, and languages.
• Able to work in both a team environment and individually.
• Ability to tell engaging stories to large audiences.

Responsibilities

• Exhibit a positive customer service attitude and an obvious interest in achieving the mission of the Aquarium.
• Guide guests' exploration of the natural history of animals, Pacific Ocean habitats, and conservation topics, including climate change.
• Facilitate conversations with guests as they explore Earth in new, visual ways using the Science on A Sphere® platform in Ocean Science Center.
• Assist guest interactions with animals in Lorikeet Forest and at touch exhibits.
• Support Aquarium volunteers during evening hours, including answering questions, fielding radio calls, and starting station rotations.
• Lead Aquarium animal encounters and tours onsite.
• Speak on a microphone at assigned Aquarium exhibits.
• Interact with guests, staff, and volunteers in a positive manner.
• Think about and review performance to identify strengths and areas of improvement.
• Receive and apply feedback from colleagues, leading to improved performance.
• Communicate constructively and effectively with Aquarium team members.
• Potential to lead whale watching excursions offsite, which requires constructive and effective communication with boat operations staff.
• Willingness to learn about ocean science and conservation.
• Willingness to learn how to interpret basic animal behaviors, adaptations, habitats, and conservation.

Benefits

• $20.50 per hour

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
• Education Level: High school or GED