Deadline: Mon, 09/19/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: Georgia Sea Turtle Center Job Field: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Other Job Type: Full Time Location: Georgia Location Detail: Jekyll Island, Georgia Job Description: Description of Duties: -Leads group tours, field trips, field programming (ex. Evening Turtle Walks, Sunrise Walks, etc.), public tours, and teaches day camp curriculum. -Interacts with guests through public speaking presentations, frequently using a mic/PA System and often using live reptiles, including snakes -Participates in onsite and offsite educational events (ex. Shell-e-brate and CoastFest). -Assists with the creation of programmatic reports as directed -Creates and edits educational copy and assets such as marketing materials, website content, online publications, and social media posts -Performs daily care and recordkeeping for a collection of educational animal ambassadors, which includes turtles and snakes -Assists with daily operations, including opening and closing, answering phones, group check-in, and orientation, and customer service -Performs maintenance inspections on interpretive exhibits and light custodial duties -Performs other duties as assigned by the department supervisor General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: -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 -Familiar with K-12 group management techniques and online teaching -Team player with excellent interpersonal and written communication skills -Self-motivated; ability to self-manage time to ensure that all primary responsibilities are met -Outgoing and demonstrates enthusiasm -Ability to conduct programs for diverse audiences ranging in size (2-100). -Ability to maintain effective working relationships with all levels of the organization -Proficient in using social media, email marketing, and video conferencing Qualifications: 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 Education Interpreter I Qualifications: -HS Diploma or GED or greater and/or experience equivalent to two (2) years in fields such as formal or informal education, museum studies, or aquarium and zoo studies, using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities -One (1) year or more of experience in engaging children and adult audiences in cultural or nature centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, museums, or similar industries as either staff or a volunteer -One (1) year or more of customer service experience in a related field Education Interpreter II Qualifications: -Bachelor’s degree in a related field; and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields such as formal or informal education, museum studies, or aquarium and zoo studies, using the required knowledge, skills, and abilities -Two (2) years or more of experience in engaging children and adult audiences in cultural or nature centers, zoos, aquariums, parks, museums, or similar industries as either staff or a volunteer -Two (2) years or more of customer service experience in a related field -Certified Interpretive Guide through the National Association of Interpretation and ability to maintain 10 CEUs annually to maintain certification preferred -Experience training volunteers and/or seasonal staff -Experience in program planning for special programs such as sea turtle camp and evening turtle walks. Miscellaneous: N/A Salary: $13.41-$15.41 per hour depending on qualifications Benefits: Full benefits eligible, Georgia Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (GSEPS), Jekyll Island Authority amenities access, parking pass How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume along with a complete application online: https://jobapply.page.link/QKMdC
