Summary Duties:

• Be able to work with a team member to integrate art, marine biology, ecology, and ocean sciences into adventure program, summer camps, and after school programs
• Present art and/or science skills and knowledge to students and adults in order to facilitate the creation of works of art interpreting the coastal margins and marine ecosystems of the Gulf of Mexico.  Educator must be comfortable teaching using various platforms including kayaks, vessel, on walking tours, on campus habitats, in the classroom, and during habitat stewardship events;
• Master the content of the natural history of the region, species identification, and master artistic media of watercoloring;
• Maintain 1st aid and CPR certification and American Canoe Association Kayak Instructor Certification;
• Interact with persons of all ages in a positive, professional, encouraging, and informative manner;
• Lift 80 pounds, load and unload a kayak trailer, drive a standard transmission, trailer vehicles, spend 8 hours outside on a regular basis;
• Clean and maintain all equipment used for programs;
• Be able to design, implement, teach, and deliver hands-on arts activities for Eco-Art Workshops, Adventures, Residencies, and other signature programs or grants;
• Be able to assist in installation of large scale public works and restored habitats or nativescaping;
• Enthusiastically learn, acquire, and research knowledge about native flora, fauna, and ecosystems in order to properly identify species and assist in interpretation of habitats;
• Represent Artist Boat and the mission of Artist Boat during events and in the community;
• Be willing and able to drive to destinations through out the Galveston Bay region to deliver programming, be willing to work weekends, and be willing to fully commit to the mission of Artist Boat;
• Fully understand the different challenges, constraints, and hard work associated with non-profit work;
• Must pass background check and be fingerprinted to work;
• Able to take on duties and  tasks as assigned and/or further implement processes that improve the work environment;

Requirements: 

Bachelor of Fine Arts and/or Bachelor of Science; 1-3 years experience in visual arts, outdoors, nonformal science education and/or environmental education, habitat management. Must want to learn about local ecosystems through own studies and experiences. There is strong potential for growth and advancement over a two to five year period for committed and contributing employees.  Must be able to attend American Canoe Association Instructor Course March 6 – 9, 2020.