Senior Educator

National Aquarium•Baltimore, MD

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Aquarium is seeking a Senior Educator to lead and refine existing programs and develop new ones. The position serves school groups, campers, students, volunteers, and teachers at the Aquarium, regional schools, and field sites. The Senior Educator helps guide program strategy and leads program delivery, supporting Conservation Education Programs and creating engaging experiences that inspire conservationists. The Senior Educator represents the Aquarium to external partners, promoting, coordinating, scheduling, and delivering programs. In summer, the role works closely with the manager to coordinate and lead overnight and week-long summer camps. The position may prepare grant progress documentation, collect and report program data for assessment and communications, track program expenses, and maintain education materials and compliance documentation, including waivers. Program dates and hours vary; occasional long days, overnights, and weekends are required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science, education, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
At least three to five years of experience working with students.
Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Current Maryland driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Ability to acquire a DOT License and safely operate an 8–15 passenger van.
Proficiency in MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, and other appropriate programs.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students in a non-formal education setting.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Wilderness first aid.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and lead education programs for a variety of audiences.
Set an example while leading programs and assist in training other Educators.
Supervise and oversee interns assisting during programs.
Research, evaluate, and identify opportunities to improve or streamline existing programs and ensure alignment with conservation education goals.
Create new programs as needed.
Develop and maintain reporting tools to collect program data for grant progress reports and internal and external communications or results reporting.
Track program expenses to assist the Manager with budgets and reports.
Represent the National Aquarium at internal and external events as an ambassador for the organization and its conservation education programs.
Manage program compliance needs, including forms and waivers.
Maintain and update files on processes, surveys, activities, and programs.
Support department activities such as cultural events, fairs and festivals, youth programs, volunteer training, and special evening events.
Support the company mission and adhere to organizational and departmental policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Benefits

Four weeks of paid time off.
Six paid floating holidays.
Up to four weeks of paid family leave.
Conservation day leave.
Health care coverage for single and family plans after 30 days of full-time work.
401(k) plan participation with employer match available.
Family membership package.
Aquarium tickets.
Overtime eligibility for hours worked over 40 in a week.
Premium pay for National Aquarium-recognized holidays.
Shift differential for overnight shifts.