Biologist & Educator

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Job Profile Title:

Biologist & Educator

Job Code:

14890

Profile Title:

14890 Biologist & Educator

Grade / Band:

09

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Using strong communication skills, the Biologist/Educator will design, create and implement program specific curricula and effectively deliver entertaining and educational information, while ensuring a meaningful guest experience is received. Coordinating school, community outreach and scouting programs. This includes the development and activation of interpretive positions throughout Shark Reef Aquarium with general live interpretation of exhibits, animal encounters, facilitating training in interpretive techniques and content for guests and staff.

Develop and design high quality, innovative, interactive, and entertaining curriculum for education programming including school tours, outreach programs, Career Days, Reading Weeks,  birthday parties, Girl Scout badge programs, community events and aquarium visitors.

Work with the Education Manager in content development of educational materials, training manuals for students, classes and staff, and other educational related signage and programming.

Lead and interpret the Aquarium’s living collection to guests, schools, private groups, and VIPs through interactive programs and classroom activities daily. 

Schedule education program reservations, including field trips, outreach programs, birthday parties, and scout programs as well as plan and implement special events and programs.

Provide training and development of the Aquarium interpretive staff including Education Tour Guides and Naturalists.

Performs other job-related duties as requested

Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

Bachelor's Degree

Biological Sciences, Zoology and/or Education; or equivalent education and experience

Required

3+ Years of Prior Relevant Experience

A teaching environment; directly related educational program and curriculum development experience

Required

Work varied shifts, to include weekends and holidays.

Required

Previous experience working in an aquarium, zoo, museum, or cultural setting.

Preferred

Excellent communications in public settings of complex science based information to a variety of audiences.

Knowledge of and ability to use computers and computer software programs including Microsoft, Excel, and Word.

Strong leadership and planning skills with the ability to deal effectively with business contacts.

Ability to adapt to changing conditions and the alertness of working with live animals.

Balancing

X

Bending

X

Carrying __pounds

X

15

Clear speech - simple

X

Clear speech - complex

X

Climbing

X

Crawling

X

Crouching

X

Distant vision

X

Driving - auto/van

X

Driving - limousine

X

Flexibility - upper body

X

Flexibility - lower body

X

Hearing/Listening

X

Kneeling

X

Lifting __pounds

X

25

Near vision

X

Normal vision

X

Pushing/Pulling

X

Reaching

X

Sitting

X

Standing - 5 hours minimum

X

Stooping

X

Typing __w.p.m.

X

25

Walking

X

Communication - verbal

X

Communication - written

X

Confined area

X

Contacts - works alone

X

Contacts - works with others

X

Exposure to dust / dirt

X

Exposure to fumes / odors

X

Extreme cold

X

Extreme heat

X

Fast pace

X

Hazardous conditions - Chemicals

X

Hazardous conditions - high structures

X

Hazardous conditions - high voltage

X

Indoors

X

Noise levels - low to moderate

X

Noise levels - low to high

X

Office conditions

X

Outdoors

X

Restricted area

X

Smoke

X

__% Travel

X

Wet/Humid

X

Live Stream/ Video Recording

X

Analytical

X

Clerical

X

Comprehension

X

Crisis incidents

X

Customer service

X

Decision making

X

Fatigue

X

High pressure

X

Judgment

X

Long hours

X

Math skills - advance

X

Math skills - basic

X

Memorization

X

Organization

X

Perception

X

Reading - simple

X

Reading - complex

X

Repetition

X

Safety hazards

X

Tight deadlines

X

Writing - simple

X

Writing - complex

X