What are the responsibilities and job description for the Naturalist - Boston Harbor City Cruises position at City Experiences?
Boston Harbor City Cruises is seeking a Naturalist for our Boston, MA operation.
About the Opportunity:
The Naturalist is responsible for narrating entire whale watch trips which includes a safety talk, harbor tour, whale identification, and messaging that includes ecological, educational, and conservation topics.
About You:
This person will be adaptable, dynamic, and embody City Experiences’ RESPECT Service System.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Narration of whale watch trips, including a safety talk, harbor tour, whale identification, and messaging that includes ecological, educational, and conservation topics.
- Performing a sound check, mic battery check, and set up of video displays before whale watch begins.
- Supervision of Intern(s) while they perform daily tasks.
- Performing and coordinating educational outreach with intern(s) around the vessel before and after trip, using educational biofacts.
- Reporting whale harassment events and dead/entangled whales to the Coast Guard and other agencies in coordination with the whale watch captain.
- Coordinating whale positions, distance, and species with the whale watch captain over the
- Being aware of Regional Whale Watch Guidelines, Seasonal changes, Dynamic Management Areas, Whale Alert Status, and the Marine Mammal Protection Act.
- Performing photo identification of marine mammals and coordinate collection of field data with interns, using organization data protocols.
- Answering customer questions and providing exceptional customer service.
- Uploading GPS data, photos, and photo sheets daily onto network.
- Cleaning and taking proper care of cameras and gear pre- and post- trips.
- Writing daily blog, including photos.
- Quality checking and keeping track of intern submitted data, enter photo data properties into iMatch.
- Uploading photos of calves, unknown whales, sightings list, and other various catalogs.
- Attend mandatory meetings and trainings.
- Additional job duties assigned.
Requirements & Qualifications:
At least one prior whale watch season of experience working as a naturalist, or whale watch education/research intern, preferably in the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary, and/or the Gulf of Maine. Preference given to former New England Aquarium Education and Research Interns.
- A Bachelor’s Degree in Marine Science, Biology, Environmental, Zoology, or Educational related field.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Photography and field data collections experience.
- The ability to multitask and work in a team setting.
- Must be able to work in rough sea conditions, and in all variety of weather conditions.
- Will be required to be available for work weekends, nights, and all major holidays.
About Us:
City Experiences’ passion is to provide amazing experiences on land and water. Our 40-year success through organic growth and acquisitions has resulted in a portfolio of over 25 brands that welcome upwards of 30 million guests/riders annually. If you’re an enthusiastic team player who thrives in an environment where communication, creativity, and cooperation are encouraged, this may just be the opportunity for you.
The RESPECT Service System embodies City Experiences’ mission, vision, values and operating principles. By creating a company culture that puts RESPECT at its core, we believe it will drive us to achieve our goal of becoming a Global Experiences and Transportation Leader.
The Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We prohibit discrimination and harassment against any applicants or employees based upon their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics prohibited by applicable law.
Additionally, we encourage all qualified applicants including those with past arrest or conviction records to apply. The Company participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations.
