Seasonal Lake Superior Estuarium Assistant
About The Position
The Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve in Superior, WI, seeks a Seasonal Lake Superior Estuarium Assistant to assist with community-learning opportunities about and with the St. Louis River and communities along its shores. Work seasonally on the Reserve Education team as the hub of drop in visitor experience-- host community events and listen to, educate, and communicate with people of all ages and life experiences in a public, interpretive exhibit hall setting. The Estuarium Assistant works full time for 13.5 weeks from June 1 through September 5 as the lead staff in the Lake Superior Estuarium—a public exhibit hall with free admission that tells stories of the St. Louis River Estuary & Lake Superior. This position will oversee the daily operation of the Lake Superior Estuarium, coordinate and train docent and staff volunteers, greet and engage visitors, assist with Reserve education efforts like teaching educational programs for young children or visiting groups, do light upkeep of the exhibit spaces, communicate about projects at the Lake Superior Reserve and upcoming events, promote the Estuarium, update and maintain exhibit hall curriculum, and coordinate or co-host community outreach events. The Estuarium Assistant joins an education team of 2-3 people and collaborates with the Lake Superior National Estuarine Research Reserve staff, as well as Friends of the Lake Superior Reserve to support volunteer recruitment and appreciation. On the job training is provided. All Reserve staff aim to engage respectfully and responsibly with people with varied identities and experiences, and to create or adapt programming and communications to be relevant and meaningful. The Estuarium Assistant may occasionally support other Reserve programs engaged in water quality monitoring, stewardship, research, and other duties.
Requirements
- Successful, respectful communication ability with volunteers, visitors, youth, and members of the local or visiting public
- Knowledgeable and able to work with Microsoft Office software (primarily Word, Excel, Publisher, and Outlook email) and Google Suite
- Reliable work ethic and ability to problem solve independently
- Attention to administrative details and ability to independently and collaboratively plan, promote and manage programs and/or event logistics.
- Demonstrated ability to effectively work with people from a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives.
- Ability to work with youth (minors) in an informal setting.
- High school diploma or equivalent
Nice To Haves
- Interpretive or teaching experience in a public, natural history setting
- Knowledge of the Superior, WI, region, which may include cultural and natural history and scientific and ecological processes, especially related to watersheds, water quality, and the St. Louis River.
- Experience planning, promoting and instructing engaging education programs with youth and adult members of the general public, including risk management.
Responsibilities
- Assists with scheduling logistics and securing resources for vendor services
- Assists with the creation of promotional materials and resources for events
- Support program integration at the Reserve through collaboration with the monitoring, stewardship, coastal training and research programs, with Reserve partners, and within the National Estuarine Research Reserve (NERR) system
- Greets customers/guests, assists with registration, answers questions, and provides routine information, referring more complicates issues to appropriate entities
- Gathers, enters, and maintains accurate event data and records
- Performs on-site event set-up and clean up and may perform basic custodial duties
- Teaches culturally relevant educational programs to adults and youth using learner-centered activities and lessons
- Implements initiatives and events that serve the target audience
- Guides and trains student workers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
