Center Assistant (Manatee Master)

About the role

Manatee Lagoon – An FPL Eco-Discovery Center is seeking dedicated individuals to join as Manatee Masters, serving as ambassadors and experts on manatees, Lake Worth Lagoon, and the center's role in conserving these remarkable creatures.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary face of Manatee Lagoon: Greet and educate guests through daily scheduled and impromptu tours, lead diverse programming including field trips and summer camps, and assist with planning, implementing, and evaluating environmental educational programs and community events
• Assist with creating and coordinating special projects: Collaborate with the team to develop and manage special projects that enhance visitor experiences and align with Manatee Lagoon's educational objectives
• Assist with creating material content for visitors: Contribute to developing educational materials, including lessons, flyers, and digital content, to enhance the learning experience for visitors
• Crowd control assistance and assurance that safety guidelines are followed
• Open and/or close the center: Ensure smooth operations by assisting with the opening and closing procedures of the facility
• Takes inventory and documents center activity: Monitor and record inventory levels of supplies and materials while documenting visitor interactions and noteworthy observations
• Support the overall functioning of the center by assisting with various tasks and projects as needed

Requirements

• High School Grad / GED
• Experience: 1+ years
• Maintains active enrollment in a Bachelor, Master or PH.D of Science degree program
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Focus in environmental education-related programs

Skills

• Comfortable interacting with the public
• Teaching or presenting educational content in-person and virtually
• Strong communication skills

Benefits

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Pay

N/A

Schedule

Part Time

Organization

Florida Power & Light Company

Employee Group

Non Exempt

Relocation Provided

No

Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Reasonable Accommodation

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law.

Application Instructions

To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.