Job Type:

Full-time

Job Description:

Description

Assist with coordination and teach both on-site and outreach programs at Mote Marine Laboratory or within the community. The Marine Science Educator II works closely with staff, volunteers, and interns in the Education Department and throughout the Lab and Aquarium to ensure that our mission and the needs of the audiences are being met.

Expectations

  • Implement high energy, developmentally appropriate and non-discriminatory experiences, aligned with Mote’s mission (and standards as applicable).
  • Provide an enhanced participant experience through positive interactions and engaging activities
  • Create a safe, inclusive, and rewarding program for every participant
  • Implement an effective educational experience that is based on Mote’s research and local marine environments, enhances ocean literacy and incorporates consistent conservation messages.
  • Possess knowledge of Mote’s policies, safety procedures and animal safety protocols
  • Demonstrate a working knowledge of Mote’s research, local marine habitats, and best practices in informal science education.
  • Consistently demonstrate a positive and welcoming demeanor in interactions with guests, participants, staff, interns and volunteers.

General Duties

  • Assist with program logistic arrangements, scheduling, materials procurement, curriculum development and updates, and any other duties to ensure successful programs
  • Implement engaging hands-on educational activities
  • Prepare and teach on-site classroom/lab/field programs, outreach programs, programs based at Mote field stations around Florida, evening events, and other education programs
  • Provide high quality group management to groups of participants of varying ages
  • Provide direction to Marine Science Educatory I staff, interns and volunteers
  • Prepare, organize and maintain educational resources
  • Provide outstanding customer service to our guests
  • Other duties as assigned by a Senior Coordinator or the Assistant Vice President of Education

Working Hours

Full time MSE IIs will typically operate normal hours up to 40 hours per week. Part time MSE IIs will operate based on their schedule availability. Schedules will vary and may include evening, weekend, and holiday hours.

Minimum Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in education, science, or related field or equivalent experience
  • At least two years teaching experience in either a formal or informal education facility preferred
  • Reliable transportation and the ability to arrive at (off-site) locations at designated times
  • U.S. citizenship or foreign citizen’s U.S. work permit appropriate for the work
  • Certifications required: CPR/First Aid, Lifeguarding, Insect Sting Emergency Treatment Certification
  • Certifications preferred: SCUBA open water/beginner level
  • 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.

Position Start Date:

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

Job Duration:

Permanent

How to Apply:

The hiring of a successful candidate for this position is conditional on a background check.

Interested applicants should submit as a single electronic file, 1) a cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) the names and contact information for three references, before 5pm October 15, 2018 to the following email: HumanResources@mote.org.  Alternatively, a single package of all requested elements may be submitted to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected category.

Job Compensation:

Salary

Compensation Information:

  • Following a probabtionary period, employees are eligible to participate in Mote’s Tax Deferred Annuity 403(b) Plan
  • Accrual of vacation time will begin in the seventh month of employment. Employees are eligible to take one week of vacation after twelve months of employment. As length of service increases so does vacation eligibility and the number of vacation hours earned per month.
  • Full time employees will be paid for holidays during their first year of employment. A total of 6 paid holidays are paid by the laboratory.
  • Sick leave is accumulated at a rate of 1.85 hours per paycheck (six days per year of full time employment), beginning on the day of employment. Sick leave in excess of what is accumulated will be unpaid leave.
  • The laboratory currently offers several levels of health insurance coverage for all employees who work at least 30 hours per week. Spouse/Dependent coverage is available and paid for by the employee. The health insurance policy takes effect the first day of the month which follows 30 days of full time employment.
  • Mote Marine Laboratory membership, which includes free admission to the Aquarium and discounts at the gift shop.
  • Discounts to participating attractions

Contact Name:

Deanna Bebak

Contact Phone:

941-388-4441

Contact Email:

HumanResources@mote.org