Marine Science Instructor
Seattle Aquarium | |
21.50 To 21.50 (USD) Hourly | |
sick time, relocation assistance | |
United States, Washington, Seattle | |
1483 Alaskan Way (Show on map) | |
April 12, 2024 | |
JOB POSTING Marine Science Instructor - Seasonal Posted: Open to internal and external applicants Reports to: School and Public Programs Manager Status: Part-time, hourly, seasonal position Duration: 2 positions will work through June 2024, 1 position will work through August 2024. Hours of work: 16-24 hours each week; Standard Monday-Friday workweek, 8am-5pm. Occasional need for weekend or after-hours work as related to events and other projects. Date needed: ASAP Posting expires: Open until filled. Position description: The Seattle Aquarium, a leading marine conservation organization, is looking for three seasonal Marine Science Instructors (MSI's) to join the School and Public Programs (SPP) team. MSI's work with a professional team of marine educators under the guidance of SPP Coordinators and the SPP Manager to provide in-depth informal science programs serving K-12 students, teachers, families, community groups, and lifelong learners in the greater Seattle area and beyond through both on-site and outreach opportunities. Key functions:
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Pay and benefits: $21.50 per hour. Temporary staff are not eligible for benefits but accrue paid sick time and are paid an additional $0.75/hour to assist with transportation costs. How to apply: The Seattle Aquarium is committed to expanding a diverse, equitable, and inclusive conservation movement. We are invested in building an Aquarium with a wide variety of backgrounds, identities, languages, cultural ways of knowing, and life experiences. We know research shows that society has conditioned communities of color, trans and gender non-conforming people, immigrants, people with disabilities, and other marginalized candidates to more frequently not apply to a job because they don't feel that they meet all of the qualifications listed even if they are qualified. If you meet some of the requirements and you are passionate about our mission and our ocean, we encourage you to apply and look forward to learning more about you. Interested candidates should upload a resume to our online application to be considered. Application review will begin immediately. Please let us know if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for this job by emailing us at . Note: If offered the position, candidates must pass a background check and motor vehicle records check. Conviction record is not an automatic disqualifier; we are a second chance employer. Regarding driving records: Within the last three years, you must not have had more than two moving traffic violations or any major violation (DUI, reckless driving, negligent driving, etc.). About the Seattle Aquarium: The Seattle Aquarium is a respected authority on Puget Sound, the Salish Sea and the world's one ocean. Our passionate staff increases awareness and drives the change needed to preserve and protect our marine environment by providing an inspiring visitor experience, engaging daytime and evening events, conservation education programs for people of all ages and backgrounds, community outreach to marginalized populations, research that advances understanding of animals in our care and their counterparts in the wild, advocacy and policy work, an award-winning volunteer program, high-impact marketing and communications, and more. Our values, developed in conjunction with our staff, include commitments to adopting and promoting sustainable practices, creating awe-inspiring experiences, constantly learning and improving, fostering an inclusive community, maintaining scientific credibility through evidence-based practices and honoring our unique place by using our location and history as a lens for larger understanding. Proudly accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, we're among the top 10 aquariums in the U.S. by attendance, and we welcome over 850,000 people each year. Guided by our mission of Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, we're working to substantially increase our conservation impact by expanding our campus with a new building, the Ocean Pavilion. Learn more at . Timeline: We anticipate the following recruiting schedulefor those candidates who are selected for consideration.The following dates are preliminary and subject to change.We will work with candidates to set interview dates.If hired, relocation assistance is not available.
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