Education Associate (part-time)

Job Title: Education Associate (part-time) 

Department: Education and Interpretation 

Reports to: Education Coordinator 

Typical shift hours: 9:15am-12pm or 9:15am-2:30pm

Responsibilities As an Education Associate (part-time) you will: 

• Facilitate guided education programs to groups including schools, daycares, homeschool families, scouts, and adults 

• Lead virtual education programs through video conference technology like Zoom 

• Interpret galleries and exhibits for guests through engaging conversations about animals, conservation, and Aquarium operations 

• Promote Aquarium initiatives at on-site and off-site outreach through interactive tabling, educational activities, and crafts 

• Assist with program preparation, set up, and clean up 

• Develop inquiry-based interpretation techniques 

• Grow classroom management skills for program facilitation 

• Co-develop programs with the education team for new curriculum and events 

• Maintain, organize, and update education program supplies 

• Other duties as assigned by Education Coordinator or Director of Education and Interpretation 

Position Requirements 

• Ability to work with people with a diverse variety of abilities and backgrounds 

• Excitement for working with students 

• Passion for animals and the environment 

• Comfort speaking to both small groups and large audiences 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team 

• Ability to work weekday mornings and early afternoons, with occasional late afternoons and weekends as assigned • Punctual and reliable 

• Prior work with students in a job, camp, or similar experience is a plus 

• Completed coursework in biology, environmental science, education, or similar field is a plus 

• Must pass a background screening