[SEMCO] Summer Position: Buzzards Bay Discovery Manager

[Robert Hancock]

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is now accepting applications for the summer
position of Buzzards Bay Discovery Center Manager based in Woods Hole, MA.
This exciting position offers a fun, exciting opportunity to engage the
community in discovering Buzzards Bay and the region at a busy, learning
center. The full description is below and can be found at
www.savebuzzardsbay.org/jobs.





*Position Available*



*Discovery Center ManagerBuzzards Bay Discovery Center in Woods Hole**Seasonal
- Summer*

*Background*

The Buzzards Bay Coalition Inc. is a private, non-profit membership
organization founded in 1987 and dedicated to the protection, restoration,
and sustainable use and enjoyment of Buzzards Bay and its 432 square mile
watershed. The organization works to improve the health of the Bay
ecosystem for all through education, conservation, research and advocacy.
We are supported by over 8,500 members in southeastern Massachusetts, Cape
Cod and beyond. The Coalition has its headquarters in the ‘Buzzards Bay
Center’ in New Bedford’s Waterfront Historic District and a seasonal
Buzzards Bay Discovery Center in Woods Hole, MA.



*Position Description*

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is committed to getting people outside and
discovering Buzzards Bay and its watershed. The Discovery Center is a
central tool in that effort with a marine touch tank, interactive quiz and
lots of information on exploring the Bay and watershed. The Discovery
Center is also the launching point for outdoor exploration programs around
Woods Hole and Cape Cod.



The Discovery Center Manager will be responsible for staffing and managing
the Coalition’s Buzzards Bay Discovery Center in the village of Woods Hole,
MA. This is an exciting opportunity to engage the public around our mission
in the epicenter of marine research and education. Tasks include, but are
not limited to the following:



   - Ensure the Buzzards Bay Discovery Center meets its engagement goals
   including:
      - Providing an excellent visitor experience to the center.
      - Inspiring and facilitating outdoor exploration by visitors and
      guests.
      - Create, market, and deliver unique and exciting programming options.
      - Meet goals for new memberships, event registrations, and newsletter
      signups.
   - Articulate the Coalition’s mission and stay informed on the
   Coalition’s work to respond to inquiries from visitors and members.
   - Ensure the maintenance of the interior and exterior of the Center
   including maintaining touch tank and other exhibits and some light cleaning
   and landscaping.
   - Manage and support volunteers assisting in outreach at the Center.
   - Manage gift shop including providing customer service, sales, and
   accurate cashiering.
   - Support all the Coalition’s programs and activities through specific
   projects as needed.



*Qualifications *

   - High school diploma or equivalent required and at least two years of
   college preferred.
   - Ability to interact successfully with a variety of customers and
   Coalition members.
   - Experience with education or outreach and a willingness to learn.
   - Must be personable, self-motivated, and work independently and as a
   team.
   - Familiarity with Buzzards Bay and Woods Hole a plus.
   - Commitment to Coalition mission a requirement.
   - Position requires working weekends.
   - Because of work with the public, this position is subject to a
   criminal background check



*Work Week and Compensation*

This is a seasonal, summer position that includes work on weekends and
holidays and is compensated at $12.00/hr. There are two positions available
and applicants interested in working anywhere from 15-35 hours/week are
encouraged to apply. The Buzzards Bay Discovery Center is open everyday
from Memorial Day to Labor Day.



*To Apply*

Interested applicants should email a cover letter, resume, and references
to: Rob Hancock, VP Education and Public Engagement at
Hancock at savebuzzardsbay.org. This position was posted on December 20, 2013
and will remain open until filled.



www.savebuzzardsbay.org









*Rob Hancock, *Vice President, Education and Public Engagement

*BUZZARDS BAY *COALITION

Main - 114 Front Street, New Bedford, MA 02740

Cape - 21 Luscombe Avenue, Woods Hole, MA 02543

Tel - 508-999-6363 x.222

*www.savebuzzardsbay.org <http://www.savebuzzardsbay.org/>*
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