The Outreach Education Member conducts educational presentations, assists in teaching curriculum-based school field trips, leads daily presentations, provides other education and outreach activities for visitors, and practices quality husbandry care for a collection of animal ambassadors.

Position Description and Essential Functions: The Outreach Education Member's essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
 
Interpretive/Educational Tours and Guest Experience:

• Actively engage visitors through animal artifacts, exhibit interpretation, and patient care in the Learning Center and Rehabilitation Pavilion, providing supplemental information on the life history, medical treatments, and behaviors of sea turtles.
• Encourage students of all ages to respect and preserve their natural environment and community while leading classroom presentations for school field trips.
• Conduct interpretive presentations for large and small groups using a microphone/PA system.
• Design and deliver STEAM activities for in-center Science Saturdays and online resource page.

 Outreach and Events:

• Assist in the planning and implementation of educational activities/programs and exhibit tabling with community partners (e.g., Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ CoastFest, UGA’s Skidaway Marine Science Day, National History Day Georgia).
• Assist in strengthening existing relationships between GSTC and the local community while working to develop new partnerships and collaborations. For example, representing the GSTC at community events (e.g., Rotary, Chamber of Commerce meetings, Business Appreciation Day, college job fairs).
• Implement local K-12 outreach opportunities that promote research/field-based education.

Additional Requirements:

• Provide daily cleaning, care, handling, and feeding for a variety of aquatic and terrestrial reptiles used as educational ambassadors.
• Inspire visitors and program participants to practice environmental stewardship.
• Assist in coordination and support of volunteer docents and program guides.
• Assist veterinary and research staff as permissible by Education staff.

 General Requirements:

• Minimum one year of work in an educational setting.
• 3rd year undergraduate or beyond with education or experience in environmental science or marine biology.
• Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of work.
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and with a team.
• Positive attitude and a desire to learn.
• Excellent and honest communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Detail-oriented with high-level organizational skills.
• A flexible schedule that includes some holidays, evenings, and weekends.
• Tolerance of extreme heat, high humidity, precarious weather, and biting insects.
• Strong public speaking skills for communicating with diverse audiences.
• Proficient computer skills (e.g., Excel, Access, Publisher).

 AmeriCorps Program Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 18+ years of age.
• U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident Alien 
• Ability to obtain a U.S. driver’s license.
• Consent to criminal history, background, and fingerprint checks to be cleared for service.

 Preferred (but not required):

• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Environmental Communication/Sciences, or related field.
• Knowledge of interpretive techniques and science-based learning.