Job Opening: Aquarium Educator - Part-Time Year-Round & Seasonal Positions

Save The Bay

Save The Bay

USD 16-16 / hour
Posted on Feb 23, 2025

REPORTS TO:

Aquarium Operations Manager

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

As a core member of Save The Bay’s Hamilton Family Aquarium team, you will be responsible for teaching guests about the ecology of Narragansett Bay at our touch tanks and other interactive exhibits. You will be part of the Aquarium educator team focusing on interacting with the public to share your knowledge of Narragansett Bay and how Save The Bay works to protect and improve the Bay. This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment for people who thrive on being social.

The Aquarium Educator position offers part-time, year-round and seasonal schedules. Applicants must have open
availability for weekdays and weekends.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Knowledge and/or background in marine ecology, environmental science, or environmental education
  • Specific knowledge of Narragansett Bay and its watershed is a plus
  • Enjoy working with people of various ages, especially children
  • Experience working with the public in a customer service role
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, high energy environment
  • Ability to work well on a team and collaborate effectively with others
  • Weekday and Weekend availability required
  • Comfortable handling marine animals, public speaking and initiating conversations with guests
  • Must be flexible, reliable, and have positive energy
  • First Aid/CPR certification a plus
  • BCI check required
  • Spanish or another multilingual skill a plus
  • Teaching at our touch tanks requires the ability to stand on your feet for extended periods of time, handling
    marine animals throughout the day.

SALARY & BENEFITS:

$16 per hour

TO APPLY:

To apply, please send cover letter and resume to Jennifer Duguid at aquarium@savebay.org

SUBMISSION DEADLINE:

May 16, 2025


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