Naturalist/First Mate

Guest Services, Inc.; Flamingo (FL); On-site; USD 15,911 - 22,661; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company is seeking a Naturalist/First Mate for their boat tours in Flamingo, FL. This role involves educating guests on marine life and the ecosystem while assisting the Captain. Applicants should possess strong customer service and communication skills, with a focus on natural sciences. A valid Florida Boaters Safety Course certification is preferred. The position requires various physical tasks and adheres to a strict dress code. Opportunities for work during weekends and holidays are available.

Qualifications

• Background in natural sciences preferred.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, in English.
• Must enjoy educating a diverse audience about wildlife.

Responsibilities

• Educate guests about Everglades Park history and wildlife.
• Assist Captain with safety briefings and vessel operations.
• Perform pre- and post-trip cleaning of the boat.

Skills

Customer service abilities

Public speaking skills

Strong work ethic

Team-oriented skills

Education

Partial High School education or High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent

Tools

Knowledge of boats

Florida Boaters Safety Course

Job description

Naturalist/First Mate page is loaded## Naturalist/First Matelocations: Flamingo, FLtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR03413Compensation Amount:14.00 USD HourlyJob Summary:Boat Naturalists are expected to educate, inform and monitor all passengers during our 90 minute boat tours. Presenting information on marine mammals, birds and general ecology. The Naturalist is also the acting First Mate on the vessel, responsible to help the Captain in any way. Pre- and post-trip boat cleaning is also an important part of the tour.Job Description:**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS*** Perform duties as First Mate to Captain, which may include the safety talk prior to vessel leaving the dock.* Educate and inform guests about Everglades Park history including crocodiles, manatees and vast variety of birds.* Monitor all passengers to assure they are comfortable and safe.* Clean and prepare vessel pre and post trip.* Responsible to continue learning new material on marine mammals, birds and the Flamingo area.* Background in natural sciences preferred.* Working knowledge of boats, and experience working on open water.**SKILL AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE*** Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.* Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist customers and coworkers.* People oriented, strong communication/public speaking skills, education experience or background.* Strong work ethic and team-oriented skills are a must.* Must enjoy educating diverse audience about wildlife and other subjects,* Must adhere to company dress code.* Subject to pre-employment and/or random drug testing.* Available Saturdays, Sundays, evenings and holidays.* Valid Driver’s License* Florida Boaters Safety Course**PHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS*** Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.* Reading and writing work-related documents in English.* Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of customers and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.* Physical presence at the job site is essential to perform job duties.Founded in 1917, Guest Services has worked tirelessly to earn the reputation as the premier hospitality management company and National Park Service concessionaire in the United States. Guest Services takes great care and pride in providing best-in-class services across a wide variety of client sites including luxury communities, hotels, resorts, government and business dining facilities, full-service restaurants, state and national parks, outdoor recreation, boathouses, marinas, museums, conference centers, senior living communities, health care systems, school and university dining facilities, and specialty retail stores.*Guest Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.*OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION: We embrace Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and the richness it brings to our company. Our commitment is to provide an inclusive workplace where individuals can bring their whole selves to work, enabling them to provide the best level of service to our diverse customer base.