Aquarium Educator Part-time

Aquarium Educator PartTime
Compensation: $17.00 per hour

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate (parttime) Aquarium Educator to engage guests and students with interactive sciencebased learning experiences. Educators play a key role in delivering our mission both at the Aquarium and throughout Utah by leading educational programs demonstrations and interpretive experiences for visitors of all ages. This position involves working both onsite and offsite delivering programs to schools and community groups.

About Us

At Loveland Living Planet Aquarium we bring Earths ecosystems to life. Since opening our Draper facility in 2014 we have welcomed over 9 million visitors and provided educational experiences to more than 650000 students. With a major expansion underway were on track to become the largest aquarium in the Mountain West and one of the top five in the country.

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging sciencebased presentations at the Aquarium and in Utah schools (PreK high school)
• Interact with visitors answer questions and provide handson learning experiences
• Develop and present educational activities demonstrations and learning stations
• Safely handle and present small animals including reptiles and insects
• Prepare and organize materials for programs camps and field trips
• Travel to schools set up presentations and return materials to the Aquarium
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Assist in special events and educational programs as needed
• Uphold the Aquariums mission and values in all interactions

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience engaging with children or public audiences in an educational setting
• Strong communication and public speaking skills
• Ability to quickly learn and effectively share complex scientific information
• Willingness to learn about zoology marine science and environmental education

Preferred:

• College coursework or a degree in biology zoology marine science education or a related field strongly preferred
• Experience in STEM education museum or aquarium interpretation or guest engagement
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to go through an additional background check required by the UT Public Local Education Agency (LEA)

• A valid Utah drivers license or the willingness to acquire one within 30 days of hire date is required. Ability and willingness to drive long distances. Ability to operate company vehicles and follow vehicle protocol. Must keep a favorable driving record and be willing to permit a periodic review of your driving record if necessary
• Must be comfortable working under a wide range of temperature 3090F) noise and light conditions including indoor and outdoor settings
• Must be 18 years of age or older to meet driving and background requirements

Schedule

• Includes weekends evenings and holidays (excluding Thanksgiving and Christmas)
• May involve shifts as early as 6:30 AM or as late as 11:00 PM
• Typically one 10hour shift and two 5hour shifts per week subject to change based on department needs

Benefits and Perks:

• Access to Employee Assistance Program
• Free individual Aquarium membership as well as memberships to gift to family and friends.
• Catered staff lunches twice a month

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.We do not discriminate on the basis of age race color ethnicity national origin ancestry creed religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation citizenship physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status veteran status or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations please contact.