Environmental Educator FT/Partnership Liaison

Position Title:            Environmental Educator FT/Partnership Liaison                                                                   

Department:              Education Programs

Classification:            Non-Exempt

Direct Report:            Manager of Education Programs

Position Summary            

The Environmental Educator/Partnership Liaison will be responsible for leading educational programming and providing operational support in relation to the GAI/Clayton County Schools Partnership. The educator would be dedicated to coordinating our partnership events with Clayton County Schools and its education community. This educator would work with the science and STEM coordinators to create and implement curriculum that would advance the development of the partnership. This educator would meet regularly with the coordinators to help implement and edit lesson plans and coursework. This educator would also work with the district and Clayton County Parks and Recreations to create educational program around marine science. This position's responsibility would include working with the elementary and middle schools in the Clayton to create an aquaculture feeder program that allows students the opportunity to join and pathway from elementary to college in aquaculture and marine biology. This position is a grant funded and will be re-evaluated on an annually. Duration of this position will be contingent on funding.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide learning experiences that are tailored to the needs of each individual group (schools, classes, grade level).
2. Assist with the development of education curricula that are hands-on and interdisciplinary (STEM).
3. Assist with the development of quality educational lessons for Clayton County Schools.
4. Conduct visits to the Clayton County schools to assist in lesson plan implementation.
5. Ensure necessary preparations and follow-up for school group visits.
6. Answer e-mails and phone inquiries regarding education programs.
7. Greet school groups upon arrival and facilitate entrance into the aquarium.
8. Collaborate with group sales, interpretive programs, security, zoological operations, volunteers, and other internal departments to create an exceptional educational program.
9. Provide daily support of all programs, including but not limited to escorting chaperones throughout building, school group organization, supporting special events
10. Provide the highest standard of customer service to guests.
11. Adhere to all GAI Policies.
12. Perform other duties as workload necessitates.

Qualifications: 

1. Associate degree or higher in a science or education related field required
2. Two or more years of experience in an educational institution
3. Previous experience and a passion for working with children and animals a plus
4. Current knowledge of wildlife conservation, scientific research and environmental issues preferred
5. Exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with and interpret exhibits to internal and external clients required
6. Ability to organize, manage time and set priorities while meeting deadlines
7. Ability to be flexible and shift priorities to meet departmental requirements
8. Superior verbal and written communication skills as well as presentation skills are essential
9. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)       

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Commitment:

I commit to Georgia Aquarium, Inc. to be a part of the following:

Mission: Georgia Aquarium is a nonprofit committed to inspiring awareness and preservation of our ocean and Aquatic animals worldwide.

Vision:  To be the Premier Aquarium in the World for Science, Entertainment, Education and Conservation.

Values: Respect, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation, Leadership, Excellence, Appreciation & Inclusion