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34 people are interested
Sea Lion Center Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: Aquarium of the Bay
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34 people are interested
Position Duties
This position supports the professional Sea Lion Center Naturalists through assisting in presentations, directing and orienting guests, and general monitoring of the Sea Lion Center area. Often times the Ambassadors are the first people who the public may interact with; as such, Ambassadors have a unique opportunity to deliver conservation messaging, provide a warm reception to visitors, and actively promote the mission of bay.org. Responsibilities to these volunteers include the following:
- Meet, greet, and guide Sea Lion Center visitors, helping them locate the Interpretive Naturalist and/or attend the daily schedule of presentations.
- Assist Interpretive Naturalists with presentation set up, breakdown, and material maintenance.
- Facilitate and interpret various "volunteer kits" that include items such as marine debris artifacts and/or hands on activities.
- Roving at K-dock to direct visitors to the Sea Lion Center and/or the K-dock cart.
- Promote bay.org’s mission, conservation actions, and community presence, and inform guests of how they can contribute.
- Follow Aquarium policies regarding attendance, uniform, drugs and alcohol, and other policies in the employee handbook and department specific manuals.
Qualifications:
Must be interested in San Francisco Bay biology, be willing to learn about the sea lions, Sea Lion Center, and be eager to engage with people of all ages and from different backgrounds. A love for people, patience, excellent verbal communication skills, flexibility and a sense of humor are essential in this position. Second language skills are a plus.
Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years old, in good physical condition to stand for up to four to six hours at a time and lift at least 25 pounds. Comfortable in varying weather conditions for prolonged periods of time. Must be comfortable talking with the general public and in front of groups, and support the Aquarium of the Bay’s mission. Must have a willingness to learn and participate in mandatory training. Training will include information on:
- General pinniped biology, sea lions at Pier 39, impacts of marine debris and plastic, sustainable seafood practices, Sea Lion Center exhibits, and the Bay ecology
Commitment
Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours per month for at least six months, on a regular schedule. Shifts will be 9:30-1:30 or 1:30-5:30.
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About Aquarium of the Bay
Location:
PIER 39, The Embarcadero at Beach Street, San Francisco, CA 94133, US
Mission Statement
Aquarium of the Bay's mission is to protect, restore, and inspire conservation of the San Francisco Bay and its watershed from the Sierra to the sea.
Description
Aquarium of the Bay is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit marine nature center dedicated to inspiring conservation of the San Francisco Bay and all marine environments. Affiliated with The Bay Institute, the Aquarium strongly emphasizes conservation, research and education as its key priorities.
With exhibitions focused on the Bay's diverse aquatic animals and distinctive ecosystems, the Aquarium hosts nearly 600,000 visitors each year, and provides free classes and tours to more than 15,000 Bay Area school children annually.
The 65,000 square foot facility features 300 feet of crystal clear acrylic tunnels holding over 700,000 gallons of filtered Bay water that is home to over 20,000 aquatic animals, including sharks, bat rays and skates. New exhibits installed in April 2009 include an octopus exhibit, a jellies exhibit and PG&E Bay Lab, an interactive climate change exhibit.
Reflecting our emphasis on conservation, the Aquarium is a Certified Green Business. The San Francisco Green Business Program seeks to achieve a healthier and cleaner environment by helping businesses integrate environmental responsibility into their operations in a manner that is sustainable as well as profitable.
The Aquarium is also accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), a difficult-to-achieve indicator that it has met AZA's exacting standards for animal management and care, including living environments, social groupings, health and nutrition.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Sea Lion Center, Pier 39Building JBeach Street & The EmbarcaderoSan Francisco, CA 94133
DATE POSTED
January 14, 2019
SKILLS
- STEM
- Public Speaking
- Environmental Education
- General Education
- Environmental Science
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training