Maine's Capital Area

2 positions available

32-40 hours weekly (including weekends)
May - September
$17.00 hour

Duties:

*Design learning opportunities for students in Aquarium & Learning Lab
*Open, staff & close exhibit spaces for field trip & visitors
*Educate a wide range of audiences about the Gulf of Maine & DMR research
*Provide positive visitor experiences
*Keep visitors & living collections safe
*Clean public spaces
*Work with other seasonal Aquarium staff & DMR staff
*Other duties as needed

Requirements:

*Associate/Bachelor degree in biology, education, or related field
*18 years old or over
*Ability to give clear, accurate, engaging public presentations
*Prior public speaking experience
*Comfortable with & able to handle aquarium specimens
*Ability to understand & follow oral & written instructions
*Strong verbal, written & interpersonal skills
*Comfortable in dynamic, fast paced environment
*Requires long periods of physical activity (standing, climbing ladders, reaching in wet conditions)
*Represent DMR professionally

Please submit resume, cover letter, & two references by March 15 to  

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