Summary: Coordinates and delivers Blue Ocean Society’s existing educational programs, designs new programs as appropriate, and solicits new programs.
Reports to: Executive Director
Responsibilities:
Coordinate Educational Programs
- Communicate with schools and groups to schedule programs, including in-school programs with our life-sized inflatable whale, other outreach programs and beach cleanups; invoicing programs.
- Deliver BOS’s existing programs (including in-school programs, beach cleanups and tabling at local fairs/festivals).
- Work with Volunteer Coordinator to train and schedule volunteers to assist with programs, and encourage cleanup groups to join our Adopt-a-Beach Program.
- Reach out to potential clients (schools, organizations) to increase program bookings.
- Follow-up after programs to thank and survey clients.
- Compile program data, including number of students and adults served.
- Represent BOS at public events as appropriate.
- Assist in planning annual Educator Workshop and public program series.
- Ensure BOS educational programs are relevant to latest content standards and update or design new programs as needed.
- Regularly solicit feedback from clients about programs through surveys, emails, and phone calls.
- Maintain educational program equipment as necessary.
Outreach
- Write blog posts, newsletter articles and social media posts relevant to educational programs and general outreach.
- Other duties as required to perform this position successfully.
Qualifications
- BS degree in marine biology, education or related field
- Enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive, detail-oriented
- Familiarity with Gulf of Maine marine species, particularly marine mammals and coastal invertebrates
- Ability to work well independently and as a team
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in marine science education or related field
- Knowledge of relevant educational standards/curriculum development experience a plus
- Enjoy working with children and the general public
- Skilled in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Publisher)
- Excellent oral and written communications skills
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Flexibility in scheduling – some weekend and evening work required
- Must be comfortable lifting and moving program equipment
- Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions
- Must have reliable transportation and a vehicle large enough to transport educational materials.
- Be able to work with other staff members to answer office phone and respond to inquiries effectively.
- Successful applicant will ideally be able to attend training in early August and start shortly thereafter.
- Once hired, a background check will be performed.
Salary and Benefits
- This is a part-time position with expected hours of 15-25 hours/week during November-March and 30-38 hours/week during April-October. There is a possibility that this will become a full-time position depending on funding and program bookings.
- Pay starts at $12-15/hour, depending upon experience.
- Scheduling is somewhat flexible. Some evenings and weekends required.
- No health benefits are offered at this time, although there will be an opportunity to review health insurance options in the future. Employee may purchase company dental plan
- Paid holidays and vacation, cell phone reimbursement, travel reimbursement
- Telecommuting for some hours is an option
To Apply:
- Email a cover letter, resume and 3 references to: Jen Kennedy, Executive Director, at jen@blueoceansociety.org
Note: there is the possibility that this position could be combined with the part-time Volunteer Coordinator position also being advertised.