Onboard Marine Naturalist & First Mate

Guest Services, Inc.; Florida; On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Guest Services, Inc. seeks Boat Naturalists to educate and monitor passengers during 90-minute tours. You will present information on marine mammals, birds and ecology, serving as First Mate and assisting the Captain.

Pre- and post-trip cleaning is also part of the duties. Responsibilities include safety talks, guest education, monitoring passenger comfort, and ongoing learning about wildlife and Flamingo area.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Team oriented

Public speaking

Education

High School Diploma/G.E.D.

Florida Boaters Safety Course

Job description

Guest Services, Inc. seeks Boat Naturalists to educate and monitor passengers during 90-minute tours. You will present information on marine mammals, birds and ecology, serving as First Mate and assisting the Captain.

Pre- and post-trip cleaning is also part of the duties. Responsibilities include safety talks, guest education, monitoring passenger comfort, and ongoing learning about wildlife and Flamingo area.