[SEMCO] Position Announcement: Ocean Explorium in New Bedford

[Annette Brickley]

The Ocean Explorium, located in the heart of downtown New Bedford, is 
seeking enthusiastic interns and educators for part-time positions 
working with SouthCoast families and school groups.  It is the mission 
of the Ocean Explorium to establish New Bedford as a center for ocean 
science public education, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship 
and science literacy.

*Part-Time Educator Apprentice Positions*

Qualified candidates will have experience in either formal or informal 
educational settings, or a desire to gain this experience and grow in 
this position. Experience with marine biology is preferred but not 
required. Apprentices are expected to be enthusiastic, out-going, 
personable, adaptable, eager to learn, and have the ability to manage 
large groups of children and/or adults and work well in a team.

Educator responsibilities include, but are not limited to the 
following:  teach school groups using Ocean Explorium curriculum 
materials on-site as well as off-site; monitor and teach at our touch 
tanks containing local tide pool organisms, small sharks and sting rays; 
present programs using the Science on a Sphere® and iPad interface on 
topics including Ocean Science, Astronomy, Geology, Weather, Climate and 
much more; lead hands-on activities that follow a changing theme in our 
Explorer Zone; clean, organize and perform office work as needed.

Applicants must have completed a four year degree program and have a 
valid driver's license.  Applicants must also be willing to learn to 
drive a large box truck.  Educator Apprentice pay rates are between $10 
and $12 per hour, with the ability to advance in the position.


*Part-Time Intern Positions*

Qualified candidates will have a desire to gain experience in informal 
science education and grow in this position.  Experience with marine 
biology is preferred but not required.  Interns are expected to be 
enthusiastic, out-going, personable, adaptable, eager to learn, and have 
the ability to manage large groups of children and/or adults and work 
well in a team.

Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:  
teach school groups using Ocean Explorium curriculum materials on-site 
as well as off-site; monitor and teach at our touch tanks containing 
local tide pool organisms, small sharks and sting rays; present programs 
using the Science on a Sphere® and iPad interface on topics including 
Ocean Science, Astronomy, Geology, Weather, Climate and much more; lead 
hands-on activities that follow a changing theme in our Explorer Zone; 
clean, organize and perform office work as needed.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver's 
license.  If an applicant is age 25 or over, he or she must be willing 
to learn to drive a large box truck.  Internship position pay rates are 
between $8 and $10 per hour, depending on previous experience.

If you are interested in either one of these positions, please specify 
which one and submit a cover letter and resume with at least two 
references to Patricia Cassan:

By email:pcassan at oceanexplorium.org 
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By mail: Patricia Cassan
Ocean Explorium
P. O. Box 1906
New Bedford, MA 02741

http://oceanexplorium.org/employment/

-- 
Annette Brickley
Education Director
Ocean Explorium
508-994-5400 x 23
207-951-6273 mobile
www.oceanexplorium.org

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