Exhibit Educator

Ripley; Tennessee; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Ripley's in Gatlinburg, TN seeks a Part Time Exhibit Educator to supervise guest interactive areas and share detailed aquatic information. Reports to Director of Education; some camp and class support; involvement in outreach and school programs optional.

Responsibilities include staffing touch tanks and classrooms, teaching visitors about marine life, ensuring guest and animal safety, handling POS transactions, and engaging guests; prior public speaking or biology background preferred.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years' experience in public speaking or Biology/Marine Science BS/BA degree.
• Ability to teach marine science in classroom and virtually using Zoom or another platform.
• Excellent public speaking skills.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Powerwalk, Ray Bay touch tank, Jellies touch tank and classroom as needed.
• Understand the aquatic life in the tanks and proper handling of animals in touch areas.
• Ensure guests and animal safety by monitoring touch areas and relaying handling methods to guests.
• Operate a Point of Sale (POS) system.
• Greet and engage with guests.
• Aide camps and programs as needed.

Skills

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology or Marine Science

Tools

Point of Sale (POS)

Job description

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Part Time Hourly Gatlinburg, TN, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 2247

Ripley's is growing our team again! Come and be part of an amazing team!!

The Part Time Exhibit Educator is responsible for the supervision of all guest interactive areas and for providing detailed information on our aquatic inventory when needed. Some involvement with camp and classes may be needed, while assisting with community outreach, overnight camps and educational ventures into the public-school system is optional. This position reports to the Director of Education.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Staff the Powerwalk, Ray Bay touch tank, Jellies touch tank and classroom as needed.
• Understanding the aquatic life in the various tanks, including the proper handling of the animals in the touch areas.
• Ensure guests and animal safety by monitoring touch areas for guest behavior, and relaying handling methods to guests.
• Ability to operate a point of sale
• Greeting and interacting with the guests
• Aiding camps and programs as needed

Physical requirement

• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel in order to access stations and assist guests.
• Must be able to stand for periods of 7-8 hours while directing guests.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent public speaking skills
• Outgoing and friendly personality
• 1-2 years' experience in public speaking or Biology/Marine Science BS/BA degree
• Ability to teach educational classes about marine science/ aquatic life in a classroom setting and virtually using Zoom or another platform.