Education Interpreter I or II

The Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island, Georgia is seeking a full-time education interpreter. Successful candidates will teach through hands-on inquiry methods that encourage exploration and stewardship of sea turtles and the natural environment. The position includes weekend and holiday coverage, performing daily interpretive presentations, and providing support to seasonal staff and volunteers. 

• Leads group tours, fieldtrips, field-programming (ex. Evening Turtle Walks, Sunrise Walks, etc.), public tours, and teaches day camp curriculum.
• Interacts with guests through public speaking presentations frequently using a mic/PA System often using live reptiles including snakes
• Participates in both onsite and offsite educational events (ex. Shell-e-brate and CoastFest).
• Assists with the creation of programmatic reports as directed 
• Creates and edits educational copy and assets such as marketing materials, website content, online publications, and social media posts
• Performs daily care and recordkeeping for a collection of educational animal ambassadors which includes turtles and snakes 
• Assists with daily operations including opening and closing, answering phones, group check-in and orientation, and customer service
• Performs maintenance inspections on interpretive exhibits and light custodial duties
• Performs other duties as assigned by the department supervisor

General Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

• Performs multiple tasks simultaneously, calmly, and efficiently in a high-pressure setting
• Uses independent judgment, personal experience, and training to ensure quality guest interactions and exceptional customer service according to policy
• Familiar with K-12 group management techniques and online teaching
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills 
• Self-motivated; ability to self-manage time to ensure that all primary responsibilities are met
• Outgoing and demonstrates enthusiasm
• Ability to conduct programs for diverse audiences ranging in size (2-100).
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization
• Proficient in using social media, email marketing, and video conferencing

Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age
• Valid driver’s license    
• CPR and First Aid certified or the ability to gain certification
• Flexible availability is required including weekends, holidays, evenings, and early mornings
• Occasional travel, including overnight, required 

Education Interpreter I Qualifications:

• HS Diploma or GED or greater and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields such as formal or informal education, museum studies, or aquarium and zoo studies, using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities  
• One (1) year or more of experience in engaging children and adult audiences in cultural or nature centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, museums, or similar industry as either staff or a volunteer
• One (1) year or more of customer service experience in a related field

Education Interpreter II Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields such as formal or informal education, museum studies, or aquarium and zoo studies, using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities
• Two (2) years or more of experience in engaging children and adult audiences in cultural or nature centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, museums, or similar industry as either staff or a volunteer
• Two (2) years or more of customer service experience in a related field
• Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association of Interpretation and ability to maintain 10 CEU’s annually to maintain certification preferred 
• Experience training volunteers and/or seasonal staff 
• Experience in program planning for special programs such as sea turtle camp and evening turtle walks.

How to apply:

Candidates should submit a cover letter and resume online. Complete position details and online application can be found here.