Education Intern

POSITION TITLE: Education Intern

REPORTS TO: Manager of Education Operations

SUPERVISES: NA

EXEMPT OR NON-EXEMPT: Unpaid Internship

LOCATION ON-SITE, REMOTE, OR HYBRID: On-Site 

PERCENTAGE OF FULL TIME: 100%

WORKER CATEGORY – PERMANENT/SEASONAL/TEMPORARY: Seasonal

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with the creation, development, and implementation of educational programing for guest programs (eco-boat tours, kayak tours, classroom programs, community outreach, and special events). 

 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

• Assist with the creation of educational programming from concept, objectives, lesson plan to implementation.
• Safely and effectively participate in educational programming and tours.
• Utilize different public speaking techniques and methodologies to a wide and diverse audience in a multitude of settings.
• Assist with wild dolphin fin identification during eco-boat tours to educate guests on best practices and environmental stewardship of marine life.
• Utilize scientific data from fish trawls conducted during eco-boat tours for incorporation into conservation programming.
• Attend meetings and trainings as scheduled.
• Complete projects as assigned.
• Complete a capstone project.
• Complete other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidates should be pursing a degree in Education, Marine Science, Biology, Environmental Science, or other related field
• Prior camp experience a plus
• Prior child care experience a plus
• Ability to pass a national background, drug and/or federal fingerprint

TIME REQUIREMENTS: Time requirements are subject to the length of the program equivalent to one college semester. Minimum requirements are working 40hrs per week.

• Hours requirements total 500 hours over the season for a 3-month program, 
• 600 for a 4-month program, 
• 800 for a 5-month program, 
• 950 for a 6-month program. 

These hours are required to build on prior learning and increase knowledge of the particular field.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

• Climb stairs - Daily
• Lift 50 lbs.- Frequently
• Pull nets - Frequently
• Work outdoors in extreme weather conditions (hot, humid, cold, rain) without the benefit of air Conditioning, shade or other cover - Frequently

 The Clearwater Marine Aquarium reserves the right to revise job descriptions or work hours as required.

All job requirements are subject to change to reflect the evolving position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a threat or risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to which will be required in this position. Employees will be required to follow other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor/manager (within guidelines and compliance with Federal and State Laws). Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

A statement of “seasonal” position is not a guarantee of employment. It simply means the role has a set end date, at the end of the peak season typically 3 months long but may last up to 6 months. In Florida, employment is "at-will" by default, meaning either party can terminate the relationship at any time for any legal reason and as such continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. 

 Clearwater Marine Aquarium participates in E-Verify, please view the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Notice of Right to Work.