Deadline: Wed, 12/20/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Sea Turtle Center Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Wildlife Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Jekyll Island, Georgia Job Description: Under general supervision, provide enthusiastic and innovative instruction for groups and the public serving a broad range of audiences, and demonstrate dedication to a shared vision for the future of the education programs. The successful candidate will enhance existing programming through innovative, hands-on inquiry methods that encourage exploration and stewardship of sea turtles and the natural environment. Responsibilities include program development and assessment/analysis. The position includes weekend and holiday coverage, performing daily interpretive presentations, and providing supervision and support to part-time staff and volunteers. Description of Duties: +Coordinate select public, youth, and outreach programming and events (ex. Guided tours, Adopt-a-Sea Turtle program, guided beach walks, scout programming) +Develop and implement field trip curriculum using performance measures, cross-cutting concepts, and imbedded evaluation. +Interpret medical procedures, wildlife conservation strategies, and stewardship actions to a diversity of visitors from within all areas of the center. +Spearhead specific programmatic and curriculum aspects of the department in conjunction with Education Program Manager; implement revisions, evaluations, and summary reports. +Collaborate with contractors and internal teams for program, outreach, and event implementation. +Provide direct support and supervision to seasonal staff, interns, and volunteers. +Work with internal and external partners to identify curricular and workforce needs and implement identified improvements. +Participate in departmental and center operations including guest experience, group reservations, and administrative/teaching/interpretive support. +Oversee public programming and general admission traffic; coordinate with interpretive staff, volunteer docents, gift shop staff and reservations staff, ensuring quality guest experiences. +Create and edit educational copy and assets such as email marketing materials, website content, online publications, and social media posts as assigned. +Facilitate the recruitment, training, and quality involvement of volunteers in department in coordination with the Volunteer Program Manager. +Performs multiple tasks simultaneously, calmly, and efficiently in a high-pressure setting. +Uses independent judgment, personal experience, and training to ensure quality guest interactions and exceptional customer service according to policy. +Assist in providing daily care of a collection of reptile educational ambassadors. +Performs other duties as assigned by the department supervisor. Qualifications: +18+ years of age +Valid driver’s license +CPR and First Aid certified or the ability to gain certification +Flexible availability is required including weekends, holidays, evenings, and early mornings +Occasional travel, including overnight, required +Familiar with group management techniques and online teaching +Excellent leadership and personnel management skills +Team player with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills +Self-motivated; ability to self-manage time to ensure that all primary responsibilities are met +Experience in conducting programs for a diverse audience +Experience maintaining effective working relationships with all levels of the organization Full details available online: https://jobapply.page.link/xbAx8 Salary: $16.88-20.88 per hour (DOQ) Benefits: Health insurance, flexible benefits, retirement benefits, amenity passes, parking How to Apply: Apply online: https://jobapply.page.link/xbAx8
