Position Description and Essential Functions: The GSTC Interpretive Science Education Member is an innovative position housed in the Education Department. Member responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

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
• Conduct interpretive presentations for large and small groups using a microphone/PA system

Sea Turtle Camp Lead Duties

• Assist in the training and support of camp volunteers and Junior Camp Counselors
• Participate in camp curriculum development and planning
• Facilitate daily activities and lessons in-field and in-classroom; field trips include visiting Summer Waves Water Park
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming environment for all campers, families, and volunteers

Animal Care

• Provide daily cleaning, care, handling, and feeding for a variety of aquatic and terrestrial reptiles used as educational ambassadors

General

• Participate in center events including Science Saturdays, Shell-e-brate, and Turtle Crawl
• Share a passion for coastal education, research, and wildlife rehabilitation with people of all ages and from all backgrounds
• Inspire visitors and program participants to become active stewards of our natural resources
• Assist rehabilitation and research departments as needed and permissible by Education Staff

General Requirements:

• Excellent communication and writing skills 
• Strong public speaking skills                            
• Education or experience in environmental science or marine biology
• Well-organized                           
• Self-motivated; able to work independently and with a team                         
• Basic computer skills                           
• A desire to learn                              
• Flexible daily schedule  

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• 18+ yrs of age
• 3rd year Undergraduate or beyond
• 1yr working in an educational/camp setting
• U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain US. Driver’s license
• Preferred (but not required): B.S. in Education, Environmental or Marine Science (experience may supplement for degree)