Museum Technician I

This is a seasonal six-month position, slated to be filled in March or April of 2025.

Applicants should be articulate and enthusiastic, have a strong work ethic, be able to work well both independently and within a team, and be able to adapt to a rigorous and flexible schedule. Candidates should be safety-minded, possess strong customer service skills, exhibit good time management and organizational skills, have experience in leadership roles, be able to demonstrate strong problem-solving skills, be comfortable handling live animals, and be comfortable working in and around the water.

Essential Daily Responsibilities:

· Lead daily summer camps, Monday-Friday

· Independently conduct programs, both indoors and outdoors

· Handle live animals while interpreting during programs

· Drive a fifteen-passenger van for summer camp shuttle and field trips

· Assist with interpretation in the Sea Senses touch pools gallery

· Assist with staffing discovery carts, learning stations, and exhibit interpretation in public galleries

· Other duties as assigned by the Education Curator or permanent Educators

Position/Physical Requirements:

· Must meet DNCR Fleet Safety Guidelines and have ability to obtain and maintain a valid NC driver's license within 90 days of employment.

· CPR & First Aid certification (CPR/First Aid Certification must be obtained within the first month of employment, if not already acquired.)