Submarine Educator
Submarine Educator
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Job Description
The Submarine Educator educates OMSI guests about the Blueback submarine while simultaneously discussing relevant scientific concepts that are meant to inspire visitor curiosity about naval history and technology. Educators provide visitors a rare glimpse into the experience of living and working on a submarine by providing an overview of submarine history as well as pointing out major engineering innovations of the Blueback and its role in the evolution of underwater technology.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Provide interpretive tours to groups of up to 20 people;
- Perform submarine queuing responsibilities which includes promoting the submarine and museum experiences in the OMSI lobby;
- Complete submarine cleaning maintenance and administrative tasks as assigned;
- Perform daily submarine opening and closing duties. Complete corresponding checklist when needed;
- Execute all submarine safety and security protocols in order to protect staff volunteers and visitors;
- Maintain working knowledge of submarine and naval history and current affairs.
Working Conditions
- This position is nonexempt paid hourly;
- This position is regular parttime scheduled for 20 hours/week;
- This position requires working on weekends holidays and occasional evenings;
- Physical Demands: 5 sitting 90 standing 5 lifting/carrying/pushing 50 lbs.;
- Vision Demands include:
- Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches of less)
- Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
- Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
- Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left or right while eyes are fixed on a given point)
- Depth and perception (three dimensional vision ability to judge distance and spatial relationships)
- Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eyes to bring an object into sharp focus)
- Environmental Demands include:
- Wet or humid conditions (nonweather)
- Outdoor weather conditions
- Work in small enclosed spaces
- Noise Levels include:
- Moderate (examples: business office with computers and printers light traffic)
- Loud (examples: metal can manufacturing department large earthmoving equipment)
Secondary Job Responsibilities
Provide support to the Submarine team. Secondary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Collaborate with and support volunteers throughout the museum;
- Additional responsibilities as assigned by the Submarine Supervisor or Lead Educator.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to provide strong customer service and problem solve guest issues;
- Developed communication skills with an emphasis on presentation and public speaking;
- Demonstrated ability to pivot between individual and team work;
- Ability to model and support a positive team dynamic with paid and unpaid staff;
- Ability to adhere to confidentiality protocol and community agreements;
- Exercises sound judgement while upholding high integrity and ethical standards.
PREFERENCES:
- Knowledge of military/naval history and technology;
- Developed knowledge of diversity equity and inclusion principles;
- Proficient or native fluency in a second language (nonEnglish).
Education & Work Experience
REQUIREMENTS:
- High School Diploma or GED;
- 6 months of demonstrated experience working in a publicfacing customer service environment.
PREFERENCES:
- Navy or military background;
- Demonstrated interest in history;
- Working knowledge of one or more technical areas such as electronics electrical HVAC information technology plumbing or machinery.
Additional Requirements/Preferences; Including Licenses and Certifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Preemployment checks such as criminal background checks and reference checks.
PREFERENCES:
- None.
Benefits and Perks at OMSI
- 2 weeks of vacation per year
- 2 weeks of sick time per year
- 12 personal / cultural days (PTO) per year
- 403(b) retirement with employer match eligibility
- Free annual OMSI Family Membership
- Reciprocal Employee Attractions Pass (REAP)
- Inclusioncentered professional development opportunities
- Employeeled rewards and recognition program
- Discounts on summer programs for employees children
Employment Type
Part-Time
