New England Aquarium
Visitor Educator - Interpretation and and Engagement Team
New England Aquarium, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
The Interpretation and Engagement team inspires audiences to engage in conservation action and to understand ocean issues such as climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and ocean health. The team aims to increase visitor satisfaction through engaging, mission-based interpretation that supports 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. This is a part-time regular position with a Thursday (9a – 5p), Friday (9a – 5p), and Saturday (9a – 5p) onsite schedule. This position is part of the Teamsters Union. Essential Functions
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. Qualifications
Minimum Training and Experience HS Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. 1-2 years professional work experience within marine science, education, environmental science field(s) required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent presentation skills for public audiences, both in one-on-one and group formats. Knowledge of exhibit interpretation and/or educational theory and/or human development and/or marine biology or ecology desired. 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. For more information and to apply online please visit the New England Aquarium careers page. New England Aquarium is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet, and we believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our work environment.
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The Interpretation and Engagement team inspires audiences to engage in conservation action and to understand ocean issues such as climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and ocean health. The team aims to increase visitor satisfaction through engaging, mission-based interpretation that supports 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. This is a part-time regular position with a Thursday (9a – 5p), Friday (9a – 5p), and Saturday (9a – 5p) onsite schedule. This position is part of the Teamsters Union. Essential Functions
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. Qualifications
Minimum Training and Experience HS Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree strongly preferred. 1-2 years professional work experience within marine science, education, environmental science field(s) required. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Excellent presentation skills for public audiences, both in one-on-one and group formats. Knowledge of exhibit interpretation and/or educational theory and/or human development and/or marine biology or ecology desired. 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. For more information and to apply online please visit the New England Aquarium careers page. New England Aquarium is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer as defined by the EEOC. Here we foster a culture of respect, diversity, and inclusion. We strive to engage and inspire a broad audience with our efforts to protect the blue planet, and we believe a diverse workforce provides experiences, skills, and perspectives that enrich our programs, strengthen problem-solving, add creativity, and enhance our work environment.
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