Event Educator (Part-time)

Position: Event Educator (Part-time)

Compensation: $17.00 per hour

Position Summary:

The Event Educators role is critical to delivering our mission. An Educators primary responsibility is to enhance the guest experience at the aquarium. Educators will interact in a positive and pleasant manner with Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) visitors of all ages and backgrounds. They will deliver engaging high-energy and accurate educational presentations and impromptu interactions to ensure all guests receive a memorable world-class experience while visiting LLPA.

Institution Summary:

At Loveland Living Planet Aquarium we bring Earths ecosystems to life. Since opening our Draper facility in 2014 we have welcomed over 10 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. Be part of this exciting journey while working in a dynamic mission-driven environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Interact with guests in a positive and pleasant manner that enhances their experience.
• Deliver extraordinary world-class educational programs and interpretation designed to inspire an appreciation for science and the natural world.
• Understand support and share with others LLPAs mission vision and purpose.
• Monitor guests and animals to ensure animal welfare guest and staff safety.
• Assist in maintaining a fun and clean working environment; ensure all areas of the Aquarium are kept clean organized and hazard free.
• Upon completion of training:
• Perform as a highly skilled interpreter and educational guide for people of all ages and backgrounds.
• Be knowledgeable about the creatures ecosystems and the educational and conservation programs we deliver in each gallery outdoor plaza and virtual educational program.
• Prepare manage and utilize presentation supplies and materials appropriately.
• Assist in educational events and additional programs as needed including but not limited to evening events that run as late as 11:30 PM.
• As assigned help facilitate programming in other aspects of the Education department including but not limited to School Programs and Youth & Family Programs.
• Positively represent LLPA in all aspects of the role with guests and at all events.
• Understand support and share with others LLPAs mission vision and purpose.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience engaging with children or public audiences in an educational setting
• Excellent communication and public speaking skills
• Superior customer service skills and a willingness to create a fun and safe environment for guests (and staff alike) of all ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to approach and engage guests and strike up conversations.
• Passion for learning and communicating with others in a dynamic and evolving work environment.

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 comfortable working under a wide range of temperature (30-90F) noise and light conditions including indoor and outdoor settings

Schedule: Shifts are primarily in the evenings typically from 4:30 PM 10:30 PM to support after-hours events. Occasional daytime event staffing may be required based on business needs.

Please Note:
Were excited about your interest in joining our team! Aquarium Educator roles are posted on a recurring basis as we frequently hire for these positions throughout the year. While we do our best to review and screen applications as quickly as possible there may be some delays due to the high volume of applicants and the timing of our hiring needs.

We want you to know that your application is important to us and we appreciate your patience throughout the process. If youre not selected this round or if you dont hear back right away we encourage you to reapply when the position is posted the following quarter.

Thank you again for your interest in being part of our team and for your enthusiasm for what we do!

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for 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.