Senior Educator

National Aquarium•Baltimore, MD

5d•$22 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

The National Aquarium is seeking a Senior Educator to lead and refine existing programs and develop new ones. The role serves school groups, campers, students, volunteers and teachers at the Aquarium, regional schools and field sites. The Senior Educator guides program strategy, leads program delivery and supports the advancement of Conservation Education Programs by working collaboratively to create engaging experiences that inspire conservationists. The Senior Educator serves as a visible contact for external partners, promoting, representing, coordinating and scheduling programs. During summer, the role works closely with the manager to coordinate and lead overnight and week-long summer camps. The position may prepare documentation for grant progress reporting and record and report program data for internal and external communications and assessment. It also leads the organization, maintenance and storage of education materials and ensures program compliance documentation, such as waivers, is in order. Program dates and hours vary, and the role occasionally involves long days, overnights and weekends.

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 and evaluate existing programs, identify opportunities to improve or streamline them, ensure alignment with conservation education goals, and 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 information files related to process documentation, 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.