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I need to come up withe a clever attention betting cover letter to try to get an interview for this job at the Aquarium. Bring in my job skills showing my dedication and ability to talk to people and my art/crafts skills that show my passion for the coastal waters around New England. It's only part time, but then I could either focus on my art photography and deal with Dad's appointments . I just need the words. I can talk. I can write reports...but this is a bit of creative writing that needs to say who I am. Too bad I couldn't submit a photo or two.

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The Conservation Learning (CL) team is made up of a dynamic group of people from various backgrounds who work together to inspire audiences to use conservation action to address the most challenging problems facing the ocean today. We work to increase visitor satisfaction through personal and positive engagement as well as increase awareness of Aquarium's mission to protect the blue planet. Our mission-based interpretation focuses on ocean issues such as climate change, overfishing, habitat loss, and ocean health, with the goal of inspiring, informing, and empowering visitors to make changes that support stewardship of the world of water.

The Visitor Educator works with the Conservation Learning Team to deliver engaging, interactive, mission-based experiences. They provide support to a diverse set of volunteers, interns, and peers, to deliver interpretation that adds educational value for New England Aquarium visitors, and empowers them to take action.

New England Aquarium has implemented comprehensive safety protocols for employees and visitors to minimize the risk of COVID-19 exposure. As a member of our team, you will be provided with the training and resources needed to ensure a safe and rewarding experience. In addition, the Aquarium requires all staff to be vaccinated and boosted (when eligible) against COVID-19 unless a reasonable medical or religious accommodation is requested and approved.

This is a part-time regular position with a 21 hour/week schedule. Applicants should have flexibility to accommodate a varying schedule.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide high-quality, mission-based experiences to daily visitors.
Help to develop consistent, informative interpretation and presentations that meet the educational goals of the Conservation Learning Group and the New England Aquarium.
Deliver formal (on microphone) and informal presentations on various conservation topics and exhibits to both small groups and larger audiences.
Facilitate visitor experience at our touch tanks exhibits, particularly our Shark and Ray Touch Tank.
Potential to provide mentoring for volunteers, interns, and staff.
Perform other relevant duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Training and Experience

HS Diploma required; Bachelor's Degree strongly preferred.
1-2 years professional work experience within marine science, education, environmental science field(s) required.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Excellent presentation skills for public audiences, both in one-on-one and group formats.
Knowledge of exhibit interpretation and/or educational theory and/or human development and/or marine biology or ecology desired.
Ability to communicate with diverse audiences about topics related to aquarium exhibits, research, and conservation.
Interest in learning about all facets of marine life
Strong collaborator, willing to work with a team, able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
An engaging approach to visitor interactions.
Ability to work most of the day on your feet while in the public space.