What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Education Specialist - Keys position at Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium?
Description
The Education Specialist will assist with instruction of educational programs at Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration (IC2R3). The Education Specialist works closely with staff, volunteers, and interns in the Education Department and throughout the Lab to ensure that our mission and the needs of the audiences are being met. This position will be based in Summerland Key, Florida.
Description
The Education Specialist will assist with instruction of educational programs at Mote Marine Laboratory’s International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration (IC2R3). The Education Specialist works closely with staff, volunteers, and interns in the Education Department and throughout the Lab to ensure that our mission and the needs of the audiences are being met. This position will be based in Summerland Key, Florida.
The Education Specialist will work in the classroom, laboratory, community and in the field.
General duties include, but are not limited to:
- Implement engaging hands-on educational activities
- Prepare and teach on-site classroom/lab/field programs, outreach programs, facility tours, evening events, and other education programs
- Provide high quality group management to groups of participants of varying ages
- Prepare, organize and maintain educational resources
- Provide outstanding customer service to our guests
- Assist with citizen science dive programs
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Schedule
Average of 40 hours per week. Schedule varies based on programming schedule and will include some weekend shifts. Occasional evening shifts may be required.
Minimum Requirements
- Current enrollment in education, science or related degree program or equivalent experience
- At least one year formal/informal teaching experience preferred
- Valid US driver’s license with clean driving record and at least 5 years of driving experience
- Reliable transportation and the ability to arrive at (off-site) locations at designated times
- S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit appropriate for the work
- Certifications required: CPR/First Aid, Open Water SCUBA
- Certifications preferred: Lifeguarding, Rescue SCUBA
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- Stamina for working occasional long hours at outdoor locations in hot/cold weather, high humidity, intense sunlight, and wet weather while responsible for youth and adult participants
- Not excessively prone to motion/sea sickness
- Ability to carry/move heavy objects up to 40 lbs.
Supervision
The Education Specialist is directly supervised by the Keys Program Coordinator and indirectly by the Director of Education; however, the position will be expected to work closely with and provide support for all Lab departments.
Hiring Conditions
The hiring of a successful candidate for this position is conditional on a background check.
To Apply: Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2024 Seasonal Education Specialist – Keys” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm January 15, 2025
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.