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Curator of Education and Outreach Services

Aquarium of the Bay

Full-time

Posted on Nov 4, 2026

Curator of Education and Outreach Services

POSITION: Curator of Education and Outreach Services
REPORTS TO: President & CEO until Director of Bay Academy joins
STATUS: Full-Time, Exempt

GENNERAL SUMMARY
Aquarium of the Bay, a Smithsonian Affiliate institution, is hiring for a Curator of Education and Outreach Services. This is a leadership position within the organization, managing all Education Department staff and responsible for all Education and Outreach Extension Programs. The position work schedule is Sunday to Thursday.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE

Manage a team of part-time and full-time Education Department staff. This includes hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff.
Lead, support, and build a diverse team of Education Department staff.
Manage, lead, and support a diverse team of Education Department volunteers and docents.
Provide leadership for all Education Department programs, including but not limited to: onsite school field trip programs, offsite K-12 programs, Trout in the Classroom sponsorship program, sleepovers, community outreach programs, teacher professional development programs, Sea Lion Center public programs, Aquarium of the Bay daily public programs, special public program events, and Aquarium of the Bay and Sea Lion Center daily Education Department operations.
Project manage the maintenance and improvement of existing Education Department programs.
Spearhead the development of new K-12, Youth, Community, and Public Programs.
Ensure that conservation and sustainability messages are incorporated in Education Department Programs and daily Aquarium of the Bay and Sea Lion Center operations.
Ensure that accurate science education is incorporated in Education Department programs and daily Aquarium of the Bay and Sea Lion Center operations.
Implement strategies for programs and guest interactions that support and reach all guests and students regardless of background or ability.
Oversee the evaluation of Education Department programs and activities conducted by staff to assess their reach and effectiveness.
Support the Director in long-term and annual planning and budgeting.
Support fundraising efforts related to Education Department programs and operations, working interdepartmentally to support grant writing, execution, and reporting.
Represent Education Department programs and Bay Ecotarium in the community, at conferences, and with partner organizations.
Support cross-division initiatives and partnerships, including developing e-learning modules, particularly with Bay Academy and the Bay Model Alliance.
Build and support collaborative partnerships with other departments, other divisions, and other organizations.
Work closely with Education Department staff on scheduling and payroll.
Support organization-wide initiatives.
Follow all Bay Ecotarium safety regulations.
Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Minimum five years’ experience in the formal and/or informal education field.
Experience in managing staff and/or volunteers.
Experience in curriculum and/or program development.
Experience in program coordination.
Excellent communication and customer service skills, especially speaking in front of groups
Basic understanding of biology, ecology, or conservatioN

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Excellent leadership skills.
Vision and enthusiasm for informal science and conservation education.
Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate informal science and conservation education programs for diverse audiences.
Ability to effectively partner with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders for STEM and STEAM programs
Ability to work with staff and volunteers across the institution.
Ability to develop, organize, and facilitate trainings, generate exhibit experiences and podcasts.
Outstanding interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to understand and interpret scientific information and a commitment to scientific accuracy.
Ability to collect and analyze data for program evaluation purposes.
Ability and enthusiasm for making complex scientific and conservation topics accessible for general audiences.
Ability to travel and work offsite as needed.
Skills in team-building and leading diverse teams.
Customer service oriented, with the ability to interact with staff, volunteers, and general public appropriately.
Ability to work independently and in teams.
Ability to take initiative and see projects through to completion with minimal supervision.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write reports and correspondence. Ability to write and present engaging science programs. Ability to speak effectively before groups or individuals.

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 frequently required to stand (for up to 8 hours), sit, walk, and reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The position requires frequent visits to the exhibit areas (walking on concrete floors, climbing stairs), extensive time standing, intervals of time outdoors in varying environmental conditions, tolerance of high levels of noise, and extensive public speaking, sometimes in noisy environments. Must be able to lift 25 lbs.

POSITION SPECIFICS

This is a full-time, exempt position. Work schedule is Sunday through Thursday

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