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Education Guides - Join the crew of the Battleship IOWA Museum
ORGANIZATION: Pacific Battleship Center
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8 people are interested
The Battleship IOWA is the fastest growing new museum on the LA Waterfront -located in San Pedro, CA.
Education Guides differ from our Tour Guides for the general public in that they will be working specifically with groups of students from LA Unified School District, offering Day of Discovery, a structured program based on STEM educational goals.
Duties: This role involves taking students on a tour path both aboard ship and on shore, stopping at various instructional locations and engaging students in a variety of activities along the way. Stations include the following: * Rangefinder *Davit Lift *Make-a-boat *Knots *Robotic game etc. Training and time to practice will be provided in all activities.
Qualifications: Must be comfortable leading students of various ages from 5 th grade on up, in groups of 15 to 20. Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, flexibility, a passion for education, as well as a willingness to learn and an ability to physically navigate the ship are all requirements for this position. The ship has numerous ladders and participants will need to be comfortable spending time on their feet. Crew will need to be available on weekdays - most likely Mondays and Wednesdays.
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About Pacific Battleship Center
Location:
250 S. HARBOR BLVD, SAN PEDRO, CA 90731, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Pacific Battleship Center is to celebrate the American spirit through the preservation and interpretation of the Battleship IOWA, to educate the public on the accomplishments and sacrifices of American patriots, and to engage our guests in unique and exciting ways that bring the ship to life by connecting the past with the future.
Vision:Celebrate the American Spirit!
Description
Pacific Battleship Cen ter is dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the last of the great battleships and the one to define her class, the Battleship IOWA BB-61. The IOWA is a floating museum on the LA waterfront. Our guests experience the battleship in a variety of ways including tours, special events, concerts, parties and promotions, as well as exciting educational programs. We are open seven days a week.
The Battleship IOWA crew comes from a variety of backgrounds including maritime, military, business, attraction, non-profit, arts, technology, hospitality, construction, and other trades. Through the unique melding of these skills, the crew has become a dynamic and efficient team that works to provide our guests an authentic American experience. We celebrate the American Spirit daily by bringing the Battleship IOWA alive for guests of all ages to enjoy.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Pacific Battleship Center / Battleship IOWA250 South Harbor Blvd. Berth 87San Pedro, CA 90731
DATE POSTED
October 9, 2020
SKILLS
- General Education
- History
- People Skills
- Math / Science Instruction
- Teaching / Instruction
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 1-2 days a week through June 2015
- If you are interested, please complete our online application at: www.pacificbattleship.com/voluntee