Education Specialist I- Part Time
- Responsible for all daily floor programming and educational and exhibit interpretation.
- Responsible for general observation of all animals at assigned exhibits and direct communication with Animal Care staff as needed regarding their welfare.
- Conduct daily Behind the Scenes Tours with guests as interpretive guide.
- Participate in educational animal presentations, exhibit demonstrations, encounter programs, or seasonal programming as needed and if approved within the Aquarium.
- Monitor school groups, field trips, and Special Events groups throughout the Aquarium during all educational tours and events.
- Represent OdySea Aquarium off property through educational opportunities at schools, media events, and other public engagements, with animals where applicable and with appropriate training.
- Representation of OdySea Aquarium through positive guest interactions and experiences daily.
- Assists with implementation and execution of all department Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist in training and mentoring of intern and volunteer team members.
- Participate in a cooperative working environment that promotes a culture of teamwork, positivity, inclusion, and growth.
- Participate in development of exhibits and educational planning, and research and conservation activities.
- If approved, work as supporting team member for care and handling of designated program animals.
- Inspect exhibits and related facilities daily for cleanliness, safety, and structural integrity.
- Ensure accurate and appropriate record keeping is maintained within the department.
- Communicate effectively with the rest of the Animal Care & Education team and departmental leadership.
- Ensure adherence to Odysea Aquarium standards and procedures as well as compliance with the requirements of various professional associations and regulatory agencies. Maintain highest level of animal husbandry practices.
- Represent the Animal Care & Education Department and OdySea Aquarium to visiting investors, professionals, guests, and media.
- Perform all other duties as assigned by Director.
- Bachelor’s degree in Education, Biology, Zoology, Conservation, Marine Science or comparable experience.
- experience preferred working at an AZA accredited or equivalent facility.
- Excellent public speaking and showmanship experience.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, or irregular hours dictated by facility or animal need.
- Ability to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms.
- Ability to stand for long periods of time, as well as walk.
- Ability to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb stairs, or crawl.
- Required to frequently talk and hear.
- No impairment of sight, smell, hearing, touch, balance and agility of movement which might interfere with ability to work.
- Specific vision requirement for this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.
- Must be able to take directional cues directly or indirectly.
- Ability to work in an environment that may be loud at times.
- Ability to work in all weather conditions, including occasional extreme hot or cold, and wet and/or humid conditions.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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