Public Programs Educator

The North Carolina Aquariums on Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Public Programs Educator.  This position is responsible for developing and presenting educational programs to the public and aquarium visitors, to school groups, and special interest groups. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing and giving public programs using live animals. 
• Designing and coordinating new programs and special educational events for the public.
• Utilizing technology and A/V equipment to develop and conduct presentations.
• Facilitating exhibit talks at various exhibits including touch pools.
• Serving as a resource for teachers and community members.
• Evaluating education programs for effectiveness.
• Training, supervising, and evaluating interns, volunteers, and seasonal education staff.

Division Information:

The North Carolina Aquarium's mission is to inspire appreciation and conservation of our aquatic environments. This mission is achieved by attracting, retaining, and developing a world class team of professionals; providing visitors with outstanding exhibits, experiences, and customer service; practicing sustainability, internal customer service, and fiscal responsibility; and working to save and restore aquatic species and habitats.

The North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island is located in Manteo, NC, nine miles from the Atlantic coastline in Nags Head. The 61,000 square-foot facility is sited on 16 acres overlooking the Croatan Sound and houses over 2,200 animals. More than 280,000 guests visit the aquarium each year to see a large array of sharks, learn about sea turtle conservation, participate in a variety of programs, enjoy the beauty of the area, and learn why North Carolina's waterways are so special.

Department Information: 

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

**To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit**

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet ALL the following requirements listed below:

• Experience in developing and presenting effective and engaging public programs in an informal setting, preferably in a zoo, aquarium, nature center, museum, or similar setting.
• Experience presenting and handling live animals. 
• Experience in educational program design and assembly related to science, marine, or aquatic sciences.
• Holidays, evenings, and weekend work required, as needed.
• Must have a valid NC Driver's License or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.

Experience Required

Bachelor's degree in Art History, Biology, Botany, Conservation, Education, History or Zoology from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of museum or related work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.