[SEMCO] Job Opening at Buzzards Bay Discovery Center in Woods Hole

[Robert Hancock]

The Buzzards Bay Coalition is now accepting applications for the following
position:

Discovery Center Manager
Buzzards 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 8,000 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 during the summer of 2016. 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 Community Engagement at Hancock at savebuzzardsbay.org.
This position was posted on March 30, 2016 and will remain open until
filled.

www.savebuzzardsbay.org

Rob Hancock, Vice President, Community 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