Temporary Visitor Educator - Interpretation and and Engagement Team

New England Aquarium • Boston, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interpretation and Engagement team is made up of a dynamic group of people from various backgrounds who work together to inspire audiences to use conservation action to address the most challenging problems facing the ocean today. We work to increase visitor satisfaction through personal and positive engagement as well as increase awareness of Aquarium's mission to protect the blue planet. Our mission-based interpretation focuses on ocean issues such as climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and ocean health, with the goal of inspiring, informing, and empowering visitors to make changes that support stewardship of the world of water. The Visitor Educator works with the Interpretation and Engagement Team to deliver engaging, interactive, mission-based experiences. They provide support to a diverse set of volunteers, interns, and peers, to deliver interpretation that adds educational value for New England Aquarium visitors, and empowers them to take action.

Requirements

• HS Diploma required
• 1-2 years professional work experience within marine science, education, environmental science field(s) required.
• Excellent presentation skills for public audiences, both in one-on-one and group formats.
• Ability to communicate with diverse audiences about topics related to aquarium exhibits, research, and conservation.
• Interest in learning about all facets of marine life
• Strong collaborator, willing to work with a team, able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
• An engaging approach to visitor interactions.
• Ability to work most of the day on your feet while in the public space.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of exhibit interpretation and/or educational theory and/or human development and/or marine biology or ecology desired.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, mission-based experiences to daily visitors.
• Help to develop consistent, informative interpretation and presentations that meet the educational goals of the Interpretation and Engagement team and the New England Aquarium.
• Deliver formal (on microphone) and informal presentations on various conservation topics and exhibits to both small groups and larger audiences.
• Facilitate visitor experience at our touch tanks exhibits, particularly our Shark and Ray Touch Tank.
• Potential to provide mentoring for volunteers, interns, teens, and staff.
• Perform other relevant duties as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED