Senior Educator

Skill Requirements

• Excellent interpretation skills within a diverse audience setting
• Passionate about conservation and research
• Knowledge of exhibit interpretation, educational theory, childhood development, marine biology, and/or ecology
• Strong mentoring and coaching skills
• Willingness to be trained to handle animals for education programs

Essential Functions

• Leads the development and implementation of interpretive programming and conservation learning messaging
• Serves as a subject matter expert in interpretation and program development
• Trains, mentors, and coaches several educator cohorts
• Delivers mission-based programs to the public
• Represents the Aquarium in a leadership role to outside groups and institutions

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marine science, environmental science, education, museum studies, or a related field and/or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 3-4 years of interpretive experience and/or program development in an aquarium, zoo, museum, or similar institution required
• Minimum of 2-3 years of supervisory, mentoring, and/or training experience required, preferably within an aquarium, zoo, museum or similar setting
• Experience managing multi-department projects and tracking deadlines preferred
• Experience guiding groups/individuals or leading special events on short notice required

Benefits

This is a full-time regular position offering a comprehensive benefits package. The schedule will be Tuesdays through Saturdays with the option for a hybrid schedule, working some days on-site and some days remotely. Candidates will have the flexibility to choose from an 8a – 4p, 9a – 5p, or 10a – 6p schedule. Remote days are only available for residents of MA, RI, NH, ME, NY and VT.