Educator, Environmental Science

Agency Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources Division Aquariums Job Classification Title Museum Curator I (NS) Position Number  Grade NC06

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) enriches people’s lives through education and stewardship of North Carolina’s natural and cultural resources. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including historic sites, museums, state parks, trails, aquariums, the North Carolina Zoo, the Library of North Carolina, the State Archives, the North Carolina Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program.

These programs and places unite North Carolinians, create a shared identity, and provide common ground. For more information, please visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The North Carolina Aquariums at Fort Fisher is seeking a collaborative and dynamic individual to join our team as an Educator. The NC Aquarium at Fort Fisher is closed for construction of a major renovation for approximately 30 months. While the Aquarium building is closed, the primary duty station is Discovery Bay at Independence Mall in Wilmington, NC. The Educator conducts audience-driven educational and interpretive
* programs aligned with aquarium, division, and department missions. Engaging, interactive, and scientifically accurate programs are delivered independently and in collaboration with other aquarium staff. The Educator is responsible for facilitating scheduled scripted educational and interpretive programs as well as impromptu dialogue-centered engagements with visitors. This employee must be able to speak enthusiastically, professionally, accurately, and articulately to individuals and large groups in a variety of settings.

Educators facilitate programs and activities onsite at aquarium properties as well as outdoors in local parks, schools, libraries, and other community locations.
* Educational programs align with specific standards and talking points for targeted learning outcomes, and interpretive programs focus on facilitating personal meaning and connection between the audience and the resource. Educators occasionally assist the volunteer coordinators by supporting the volunteers’ daily tasks. Educators collaborate with other departments to coordinate logistics, material development, and promotion of educational programs and events. Educators are responsible for maintaining best practices of pedagogy and interpretation for conservation messaging.

• Develop and facilitate educational/interpretive programs using live animals, props, biofacts, and technology as tools to support the goals and objectives of the program.
• Evaluate programs for best practices of mission-based communication, appropriate incorporation of school learning standards as needed, and for outcomes that meet program goals.
• Assist with the daily operations of the Education Department, including education station coverage, onsite program coverage, and some travel for off-site programs (educational events and outreach).
• Support Education interns, seasonal staff, and volunteers as needed.
• Work cooperatively with Education staff and other departments to achieve the overall mission of the Aquarium.
• Internal and external communication and customer service.

Please note:

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. Recruitment Range: $35,596 - $49,685

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment, will not be considered for qualifying credit. Candidates meet the minimum qualifications of this position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

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