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12 people are interested
Aquarium Education Ambassador
ORGANIZATION: Aquarium of the Bay
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12 people are interested
Position Duties:
Interact with the public at various points around the Aquarium and assist educators with general monitoring of the area. Actively promote conservation messaging and the mission of bay.org to visitors.
Qualifications:Must be interested in San Francisco Bay biology, be willing to learn about the animals in the aquarium, and be eager to communicate with people of all ages and 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 in good physical condition to stand for up to four to six hours at a time and lift at least 25 pounds. 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.
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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
Pier 39 at the EmbarcaderoSan FranciscoSan Francisco, CA 94133
DATE POSTED
April 8, 2019
SKILLS
- Environmental Education
- Community Outreach
- People Skills
- Public Speaking
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Storytelling
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training
- Ability to work a minimum of 8 hours (2 shifts) per month for at least six months, on a regular schedule. Shifts will be 10 am – 2 pm or 2 pm – 6 pm.