Educator I/II

Selected Educators will:

• Coordinate select public, youth, and outreach programming and events (ex. Guided tours, Adopt-a-Sea Turtle program, guided beach walks, scout programming)  
• Develop and implement field trip curriculum using performance measures, cross-cutting concepts, and imbedded evaluation.
• Interpret medical procedures, wildlife conservation strategies, and stewardship actions to a diversity of visitors from within all areas of the center.
• Spearhead specific programmatic and curriculum aspects of the department in conjunction with Education Program Manager; implement revisions, evaluations, and summary reports.
• Collaborate with contractors and internal teams for program, outreach, and event implementation.
• Provide direct support and supervision to seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers. 
• Work with internal and external partners to identify curricular and workforce needs and implement identified improvements.
• Participate in departmental and center operations including guest experience, group reservations, and administrative/teaching/interpretive support.
• Oversee public programming and general admission traffic; coordinate with interpretive staff, volunteer docents, gift shop staff and reservations staff, ensuring quality guest experiences.
• Create and edit educational copy and assets such as email marketing materials, website content, online publications, and social media posts as assigned.
• Facilitate the recruitment, training, and quality involvement of volunteers in department in coordination with the Volunteer Program Manager. 
• 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.
• Assist in providing daily care of a collection of reptile educational ambassadors.