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Primary Purpose of the position:
The North Carolina Aquariums at Roanoke Island is seeking a dynamic, efficient, and enthusiastic individual to join our team as Public Programs Educator. The Public Programs Educator position is responsible for developing and presenting educational programs to the public and aquarium visitors, to school groups, and special interest groups. The Educator will present public programs on environmental and marine science topics multiple times daily, prepare printed materials, respond to visitor questions, utilize electronic communication systems, and will be responsible for designing and creating new programs incorporating a variety of experiential learning methods including science, arts, theater, and music. This position works cooperatively with other departments to achieve the overall mission of the Aquarium. Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required.

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.

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