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via LinkedIn posted_at: 8 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks an experienced leader to serve as the Vice President of Animal Care (Curator Manager). In this role, the Vice President of Animal Care will lead a diverse team to develop and maintain the Virginia Aquarium’s live animal exhibits and programs featuring fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and animal ambassadors. This leader will... direct, plan, and implement all aspects of the publicly The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks an experienced leader to serve as the Vice President of Animal Care (Curator Manager). In this role, the Vice President of Animal Care will lead a diverse team to develop and maintain the Virginia Aquarium’s live animal exhibits and programs featuring fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and animal ambassadors. This leader will... direct, plan, and implement all aspects of the publicly visited live animal care program, including animal welfare, enrichment, husbandry training, development of protocols, animal health, safety protocols and budget.

In addition to serving as a leader and mentor for staff, this individual will supervise the staff responsible for the daily care and behavioral training of the animal collection.

Core elements of work include:
• Leading a diverse team to maintain live animal collections and exhibits to the highest levels of industry standards to provide the best possible care.
• Ensuring the Virginia Aquarium remains current and compliant to standards for permitting, regulations, Federal, State, and City guidelines and accreditation standards for organizations such as, but not limited to, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR), and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
• Facilitating the development of the Virginia Aquarium's Institutional Animal Collections Plan to direct current and future animal acquisitions and dispositions.
• Mentoring and coaching animal care section staff by setting goals, establishing clear expectations, and conducting formal and informal meetings.
• Conducting performance evaluations, address disciplinary issues, and oversee staff schedules.
• Collaborating with coworkers, staff, and stakeholders to identify infrastructure maintenance needs, design new construction, and advance major renovations.
• Maintaining official records and documents; and prepare animal care section financial reports, operating budgets, and capital budgets.

The City offers a generous benefits package, which includes health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans, maternity/paternity and parental leave, holidays, Paid-Time-Off, and more.

The City of Virginia Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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via Indeed schedule_type: Full-time and Part-timesalary: 12 an hour
About Photogenic and Cherry Hill Programs Since 2001, the core of Photogenic is creating unique souvenir photography solutions. As the Souvenir Division of Cherry Hill Programs, the Photogenic team brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions and destinations across North America, our company contributes... millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for About Photogenic and Cherry Hill Programs
Since 2001, the core of Photogenic is creating unique souvenir photography solutions. As the Souvenir Division of Cherry Hill Programs, the Photogenic team brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions and destinations across North America, our company contributes... millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year.

As a* Sales Associate*, you’ll create the magic by providing our customers with world class guest service while creating a memorable photo experience. Join the team today and enjoy your new office view at one of our unique Photogenic locations!

Our Sales Associates Will Also
• Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs to take home
• Photography experience not required
• Provide excellent guest service throughout the experience
• Participate as a team member, ensuring photo operations run smoothly and effectively
• Engage in a friendly manner with all guests, staff, and coworkers
• Operate POS system and photography equipment
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment
• Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time
• All other tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Team player who can work independently
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexibility to work during “peak” retail hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Ability to process sales transactions and comfortable with cash handling

Knowledge, Experience & Skill
• Previous retail, service industry, or cashier experience preferred but not required
• At least 16 years of age

What Else Can You Expect
• A fun, fast paced, and passionate environment
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Free photos for friends and family

We Work Together to Win Together
Our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life.

Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.00 per hour
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via Position Description schedule_type: Full-time
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks an experienced leader to serve as the Vice President of Animal Care (Curator Manager). In this role, the Vice President of Animal Care will lead a diverse team to develop and maintain the Virginia Aquarium’s live animal exhibits and programs featuring fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and animal ambassadors. This leader will... direct, plan, and implement all aspects of the publicly The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks an experienced leader to serve as the Vice President of Animal Care (Curator Manager). In this role, the Vice President of Animal Care will lead a diverse team to develop and maintain the Virginia Aquarium’s live animal exhibits and programs featuring fish, invertebrates, reptiles, amphibians, mammals, and animal ambassadors. This leader will... direct, plan, and implement all aspects of the publicly visited live animal care program, including animal welfare, enrichment, husbandry training, development of protocols, animal health, safety protocols and budget.

In addition to serving as a leader and mentor for staff, this individual will supervise the staff responsible for the daily care and behavioral training of the animal collection.

Core elements of work include:
• Leading a diverse team to maintain live animal collections and exhibits to the highest levels of industry standards to provide the best possible care.
• Ensuring the Virginia Aquarium remains current and compliant to standards for permitting, regulations, Federal, State, and City guidelines and accreditation standards for organizations such as, but not limited to, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (VDWR), and the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA).
• Facilitating the development of the Virginia Aquarium's Institutional Animal Collections Plan to direct current and future animal acquisitions and dispositions.
• Mentoring and coaching animal care section staff by setting goals, establishing clear expectations, and conducting formal and informal meetings.
• Conducting performance evaluations, address disciplinary issues, and oversee staff schedules.
• Collaborating with coworkers, staff, and stakeholders to identify infrastructure maintenance needs, design new construction, and advance major renovations.
• Maintaining official records and documents; and prepare animal care section financial reports, operating budgets, and capital budgets
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via ZipRecruiter posted_at: 3 days agoschedule_type: Full-time
Description Job Description: Aquarist... Status: Full-Time, Non- Exempt, 37.5 Hours or less / Week (on-site) Department: Aquariums General Statement of Duties The Aquarist will assist in all aspects of aquatic husbandry for over 40 aquatic systems up to 30,000 gallons. Support the Aquarium Department to provide the highest level of care to the VLM aquatic animal collection through comprehensive husbandry practices, completion of day-to-day operations, Description

Job Description: Aquarist...

Status: Full-Time, Non- Exempt, 37.5 Hours or less / Week (on-site)

Department: Aquariums

General Statement of Duties

The Aquarist will assist in all aspects of aquatic husbandry for over 40 aquatic systems up to 30,000 gallons. Support the Aquarium Department to provide the highest level of care to the VLM aquatic animal collection through comprehensive husbandry practices, completion of day-to-day operations, and thorough daily maintenance of holding systems and exhibits. This position recognizes the capacity to achieve greater results by integrating skilled volunteers and leveraging their diverse knowledge and abilities. This position reports directly to the Ectotherm Curator.

Requirements

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree or current progress towards it in Biology, Marine Biology, Fisheries, Aquatic Ecology, or related field coupled with some experience.
• 1 year experience providing daily husbandry to aquatic animals, preferably at an AZA-accredited institution, 2 years preferred.
• Working knowledge of Mid-Atlantic freshwater and saltwater fishes and their ecologies.
• Ability to communicate effectively with Aquarium Curator, co-workers, volunteers and guests, and to perform public programs.
• Desire to learn and be responsible for all aspects of aquatic husbandry.
• ZIMS experience preferred.
• SCUBA certification required.
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Ability to remain calm and provide clear direction in an emergency situation.
• Familiarity with the nitrogen cycle and how it pertains to an aquarium setting.
• Experience with life support systems (LSS) and maintenance.
• Experience with water quality testing and knowledge of common parameter values for aquariums.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Enhance Guest Experience as:
• A positive, enthusiastic representative of the Virginia Living Museum.
• Welcoming and entertaining questions from guests.
• Providing engaging and educational public programs including public feedings.
• Assist Aquarist to:
• Maintain the high quality appearance of the exhibits and provide optimal care of aquatic collection.
• Learn and perform routine exhibit cleanings, daily water quality testing, daily feedings and diet prep.
• Train and work with aquarium volunteers.
• Assist with conservation projects when needed.
• Follow museum safety policies and procedures.
• Assist in other animal care departments if needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Essential Job Requirements
• Must be able to work mornings, weekends and holidays
• Must be able to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word and perceive detailed information through oral communication
• Ability to lift and/or exert up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to move throughout the museum's building(s) and outdoor trail as needed
• Must have visual acuity to be able to operate motor vehicles and/or equipment
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, push, pull, lift, grasp, feel and utilize repetitive motions
• The candidate will be subject to outdoor environmental conditions such as heat, wind, and humidity.

Supervision Exercised: None

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. This position, Aquarist will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other related duties as assigned by the appropriate Supervisor/Director. The Virginia Living Museum reserves the right to update, revise or change the job description and related duties at any time.

Qualified applicants please submit a VLM application, cover letter, resume and references. No phone calls, please.

Website: https://thevlm.org/join/employment/openings
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The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks an Exhibits Technician II - Stranding Response and Research Scientist. This position serves as a working lead within the Stranding Response Program team of staff, volunteers, and interns in assigned areas or during stranding response events involving live and dead stranded sea turtles and marine mammals. Primary areas of responsibility will be... assigned based on candidate experience and skill The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks an Exhibits Technician II - Stranding Response and Research Scientist. This position serves as a working lead within the Stranding Response Program team of staff, volunteers, and interns in assigned areas or during stranding response events involving live and dead stranded sea turtles and marine mammals.

Primary areas of responsibility will be... assigned based on candidate experience and skill level, as well as programmatic needs, at the time of hire. Primary focus for Tech II staff can include: rehabilitation and live animal care and husbandry; necropsy and post-mortem assessments; sample management and quality control (QC); data assessment and reporting; data curation and quality assurance/quality control (QAQC); field response logistics, coordination and equipment management; research project activities or project design; volunteer management. Regardless of assigned primary responsibilities, all members of the Stranding Response Program team need to have / develop foundational skills and working knowledge in all of these areas due to the rotational coverage to fit programmatic needs and seasonal fluctuations in stranding activities.

Duties include:
• Participate in stranding response, rehabilitation, and/or necropsy lead roles.
• Serve as rotating Response Lead during and after hours to answer and field calls from the public regarding stranded animals. Must be able to act as primary staff in determining if calls warrant a response, prioritize and organize resources, and coordinate the initial stranding response activities required. Response planning includes the assessment and logistics for both live and dead stranded animal response and recovery.
• Complete proper documentation and data collection for each stranding, including case follow through and record completion. Collect, evaluate, and enter/report level A, B, and C stranding data for marine mammals and STSSN data for sea turtles.
• Lead complicated field responses. Co-manage field response and necropsy logistics for large events with other staff and managers.
• Participate in live animal stranding events, including field assessments, animal pick up and transport, rehab patient admits and initial health assessment procedures, and/or assist in euthanasia.
• Serve as rotating and/or primary Rehab Lead (depending on assignment): Provide for the needs of all animals undergoing rehabilitation at the marine animal conservation center; conduct the prescribed medial treatments and diagnostic sampling and testing schedule; prepping and assisting in surgical procedures; regular patient monitoring and critical animal assessment; coordinating feeding and husbandry activities; oversight of the water quality and life support maintenance of the rehab tanks; entry and QC of medical records and rehab case data completion.
• Serve as rotating and/or primary Necropsy Lead (depending on assignment): Skilled in examining dead marine animals, including external and internal examination (dissection, identification of human interaction, and basic forensic examinations), sample collection and management, data entry and reporting. Generate necropsy reports and assist with review and QC of necropsy reports and QC of reports written by other staff.
• Participate in research activities (as assigned) and mentor junior staff and/or students. Utilize skill and experience with analyses of raw data to generate meaningful outputs.
• Creation and implementation of data QAQC protocols.
• Generate outputs in a relational database to include forms, queries, and reports. Utilize statistical analysis for reporting and research projects.
• Help select, lead or co-manage and train interns and/or volunteer force and specialty teams (e.g. Pier Partner, Necropsy or Vet Rounds assistants, Nesting, etc.).
• Co-manage response and necropsy supplies inventory, ordering and expense tracking.
• Coordinate maintenance/servicing of assigned equipment (e.g. response vehicles, necropsy and response equipment, medical and diagnostic equipment).
• Develop and implement protocols and methods for operational readiness and rapid deployment to emergencies for a variety of response types.
• Develop and update protocols and train other staff, interns, fellows, and volunteers in stranding response, rehabilitation, and equipment use.
• Assist with grant proposals and reports, permit applications and reports, data analyses, and writing for internal and external publications (as assigned).
• Serve as a Stranding and Research Group representative on synergistic teams and working groups as needed (e.g. Greater Atlantic Region Stranding Consortium, Stranding Network meetings, UME working groups, etc.).
• Represent the Virginia Aquarium and Stranding Response Program in the field with the general public, at Department events, in Stranding Network meetings, in front of the media, and at scientific meetings.

Work Schedule: 40 hours/week. Seasonally may change from five (5) 8-hour days (8:00am-4:30pm), to four (4) 10-hour days (7:00am-5:30pm) in spring-summer, with variable start/stop times
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The Department of the Virginia Aquarium is hiring an experienced Senior Curator for the Stranding Response Program. Job duties include the following... • Creatively lead and supervise a team of Stranding Response staff with broad skills, backgrounds and diverse duties and responsibilities to include performance management, professional development, and time and leave management. • Manage staff scheduling to ensure field operation duty coverage The Department of the Virginia Aquarium is hiring an experienced Senior Curator for the Stranding Response Program.

Job duties include the following...
• Creatively lead and supervise a team of Stranding Response staff with broad skills, backgrounds and diverse duties and responsibilities to include performance management, professional development, and time and leave management.
• Manage staff scheduling to ensure field operation duty coverage based on seasonal variations of programmatic needs and on-call rotation.
• Hire and train new staff and coordinate orientation and onboard training within the Aquarium and Stranding Response Program.
• Develop and maintain procedures to optimize staff skills and efficiency, streamline workflow, operational continuity.
• Help develop and maintain operations related to regular, seasonal, and event-based tasks pertaining to standing response, rehabilitation, and necropsy of sea turtles and marine mammals.
• Develop and implement protocols and methods for operational readiness and rapid deployment to emergencies for a variety of response types.
• Facilitate equipment maintenance, safety training, and communications with City and Aquarium departments regarding building maintenance.
• Assist with and/or lead grant proposal writing, and grant execution (e.g., expenditures, budget management, timelines, goals) and reporting (progress and final reports).
• Manage expenditure tracking in City, Foundation and Grant budgets. Provide reports and updates to section leadership and Aquarium’s accounting department.
• Manage procurement needs for the section, including preparing specifications, evaluating products and vendors, completing procurement processes. Follow guidelines for spending authority and procurement for multiple funding sources.
• Assist program leadership to ensure operations comply with all state and federal regulations and permits involved in wildlife and/or marine animal response, conservation, and/or rehabilitation activities. Assist with stranding agreement and/or letter of authorization applications processes.
• Facilitate data collection and curation from stranding events by managing schedules, workloads, and priorities.
• Manage staff conducting federal reporting of stranding data (e.g., STSSN, level A, etc.).
• Coordinate with stranding response leadership and team members on operational needs, planning and execution of stranded animal rescues and disentanglements.
• Coordinate with Senior Scientist and section leadership to implement the Aquarium’s strategic plan, and the conservation and research mission.
• Represent the Aquarium and Stranding Response Program in professional and public venues (conferences, outreach events, etc.). Develop and maintain relationships within the Aquarium, City and external partners and collaborators.

The City offers a generous benefits package such as health, dental and life insurance, retirement and savings plans. Other key benefits include:
• Maternity/paternity and parental leave
• Leave donation program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistant Program
• Professional Development
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via ZipRecruiter schedule_type: Part-timesalary: 15 an hour
Job Title: Operations Assistant - Stranding Job Locations: City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Aquarium - Aquarium Foundation... 717 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23451 Schedule: 3 days (30 hours) per week 7:00am-5:30pm Pay Rate: $15.00/hr. Job Duties: • Live animal care including admit, feeding, medication administration, wound care, cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc. • Assist with training and oversight of volunteers and interns. • Job Title: Operations Assistant - Stranding

Job Locations: City of Virginia Beach, Virginia Aquarium - Aquarium Foundation...

717 General Booth Blvd Virginia Beach, VA 23451

Schedule: 3 days (30 hours) per week

7:00am-5:30pm

Pay Rate: $15.00/hr.

Job Duties:
• Live animal care including admit, feeding, medication administration, wound care, cleaning, equipment maintenance, etc.
• Assist with training and oversight of volunteers and interns.
• Coordinating and/or participating in field response of live and dead marine mammals and sea turtles, including pre-response preparation and post-response wrap up/restocking/cleaning/ record-keeping.
• Performing outreach/releases as needed
• Various roles in necropsy including assisting with the exam, note-taking, photos, sampling, filling out datasheets, cleaning, and disposal.
• Additional necropsy/response tasks such as equipment maintenance, inventories, etc.
• Cover shifts on the after-hours hotline, as well as answering the hotline during the day, filling out stranding and sightings paperwork, and entering data electronically.

Requirements:
• Upon hire, you must complete the City of Virginia Beach's Defensive Driving Course and have a valid drivers' license.

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Souvenir Photographer Sales Associate – Virginia Aquarium – Full or Part-time Flexible Schedules Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA at Photogenic, Inc. Full Job Description... About Photogenic and Cherry Hill Programs Since 2001, the core of Photogenic is creating unique souvenir photography solutions. As the Souvenir Division of Cherry Hill Programs, the Photogenic team brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. Souvenir Photographer Sales Associate – Virginia Aquarium – Full or Part-time Flexible Schedules Jobs in Virginia Beach, VA at Photogenic, Inc.

Full Job Description...

About Photogenic and Cherry Hill Programs

Since 2001, the core of Photogenic is creating unique souvenir photography solutions. As the Souvenir Division of Cherry Hill Programs, the Photogenic team brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions and destinations across North America, our company contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children and families, year after year.

As aSales Associate, you’ll create the magic by providing our customers with world class guest service while creating a memorable photo experience. Join the team today and enjoy your new office view at one of our unique Photogenic locations!

Our Sales Associates Will Also

Take photos and provide guests with memorable souvenirs to take home

Photography experience not required

Provide excellent guest service throughout the experience

Participate as a team member, ensuring photo operations run smoothly and effectively

Engage in a friendly manner with all guests, staff, and coworkers

Operate POS system and photography equipment

Maintain a safe and clean working environment

Ability to lift and carry equipment up to 50 pounds and stand for prolonged periods of time

All other tasks as assigned

What We’re Looking For

Positive attitude and strong work ethic

Team player who can work independently

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Flexibility to work during “peak” retail hours, such as evenings, weekends, and holidays

Ability to process sales transactions and comfortable with cash handling

Knowledge, Experience & Skill

Previous retail, service industry, or cashier experience preferred but not required

At least 16 years of age

What Else Can You Expect

A fun, fast paced, and passionate environment

Career advancement opportunities

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Free photos for friends and family

We Work Together to Win Together

Our mission is simple: to bring magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. We believe that building a diverse team, with a variety of backgrounds and experiences, is the best way to bring our mission to life.

Cherry Hill Programs strives to provide a positive work environment that values excellence in safety and quality, free from discrimination and harassment. Every employee plays a part in our Company’s success and makes this a great place to work. Our people are the heart of our organization and the foundation of our success. Driven by our core values of safety, diversity, integrity, and collaboration, we strive to promote a culture that supports and encourages creativity, fairness, and inclusion.

Title: Souvenir Photographer Sales Associate – Virginia Aquarium – Full or Part-time Flexible Schedules

Company: Photogenic, Inc.

Location: Virginia Beach, VA

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via Geebo posted_at: 5 days agoschedule_type: Full-time and Part-timesalary: 20–28 an hour
Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VA Full-time Full-time $35,494 - $55,016 a year $35,494 - $55,016 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Requisition ID: 40397 Work Location: Museums - Aquarium (General Booth Blvd) Pay Range... G. 16, $35,494. 40 - $55,016. 32 Starting Salary: Minimum of the Pay Range Work Schedule: See posting details Part Time Hours/Wk: Job Open Date: 8/6/23 Application Deadline: 8/20/23 Job Duties: The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Virginia Beach, VA Virginia Beach, VA Full-time Full-time $35,494 - $55,016 a year $35,494 - $55,016 a year 3 days ago 3 days ago 3 days ago Requisition ID:
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Museums - Aquarium (General Booth Blvd) Pay Range...
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Job Open Date:
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8/20/23 Job Duties:
The Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center seeks a lead educator to join the School & Youth Programs team.
This position would serve as the lead educator for camps, birthday parties, scout groups and overnight adventures.
Additionally, this position provides standards-based programs to schools throughout the year.
The ideal candidate enjoys engaging youth in hands-on experiences both indoors and out and has a passion for making science and nature experiences meaningful, memorable, and fun.
Duties of the Programs Educator I - School & Youth Programs include the following:
Plan and conduct Summer and School Year Camps.
Plan and conduct Birthday Parties throughout the year.
Plan and conduct overnight and daytime events for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts that meet badge and patch requirements.
Basic administrative tasks such as, but not limited to, tracking payments, program registrations, and answering phone calls, confirmation emails and using Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
Conduct standards-based programs for pre-K through Grade 12 students in the Aquarium's classrooms, at schools, in the field and virtually.
Assist in the development of new school and scout programs and revision of existing ones.
Greet school groups arriving for Aquarium visits.
Assist with conducting teacher trainings.
Coordinate the work of volunteers assisting with school and youth programs.
Collaborate with the School & Youth Programs Specialist and other team members in developing strategies and actions that keep up with changing interests and trends in youth programming.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge, and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less.
Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on current workloads and section needs.
Must be able to work weekends and evenings as needed to meet operational requirements.
Work schedule:
40 hrs/wk.
Typical schedule is Tuesday - Saturday (May switch to M - F during camp season).
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Requires any combination of education (above the high school level) and/or experience equivalent to four (4) years in fields utilizing the required knowledge, skills and abilities such as marine or earth science, education, museum studies, and aquarium or zoo studies.
Must have, or obtain, a current and valid Virginia or North Carolina drivers license in accordance with Virginia or North Carolina DMV drivers license eligibility requirements.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be available to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime when required to meet operational needs.
This position may require that incumbents wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment such as, but not limited to, steel toed shoes, safety glasses, gloves, or other designated safety attire and equipment in designated areas of risk.
Specific requirements will be determined and communicated by the employees supervisor based on position assigned.
Additional Requirements:
DMV Transcript:
Required CDL:
Not Required DOT History:
Not Required CPS Check:
Not Required Physical:
Not Required Respirator:
Not Required Polygraph Review:
Not Required Psychological Screening:
Not Required Attachments Required:
Preferences:
The ideal candidate for the Educator I for Onsite Programs will have the following experience, background, and abilities:
Experience conducting programs to youth audiences in:
an aquarium or similar informal education facility; a formal classroom setting; or Scouts or other organized youth groups.
Academic background at a college level in science, in particular biology, earth science, environmental science, or marine science.
Experience conducting programs with live animals.
Experience conducting outdoor programs.
Experience providing customer service.
Experience collaborating in a team environment.
Experience interacting with people from a range of backgrounds and ethnicities.
Ability to complete assignments independently.
Experience with basic administrative tasks such as tracking payments, program registration and the use of word, excel and outlook.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in oral presentations and in writing.
CPR certification.
Special Instructions:
Please complete the application in its entirety.
The application is the primary required document used to screen qualifications and years of experience.
A resume does not replace a completed application.
Fields on the application left blank, including but not limited to job duties, dates of employment, and hours worked, may cause your application to be incomplete.
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Be sure you are thorough in describing your skills and duties as you complete the work experience section.
If the information cannot be verified you will not receive credit.
Please provide a copy of any certifications or related professional licenses.
VRS Contribution:
All full-time employees are required to contribute 5% of annual salary toward their retirement account; in accordance with VRS retirement provisions.
This will be handled through a pre-tax payroll deduction.
Drug Free Workplace:
The City of Virginia Beach maintains a drug free workplace.
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The Exhibits Technician I in the Life Support Systems section will perform a variety of tasks as they relate to the operation, maintenance, and repair of all aquatic life support systems for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center. Duties will include but are not limited to: Perform installation, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks on aquatic life support systems and related... components; assist with repairs, installation, and maintenance The Exhibits Technician I in the Life Support Systems section will perform a variety of tasks as they relate to the operation, maintenance, and repair of all aquatic life support systems for the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center.
Duties will include but are not limited to:
Perform installation, preventive maintenance, and repair tasks on aquatic life support systems and related... components; assist with repairs, installation, and maintenance of life support controls and monitoring systems to ensure proper operation and to prevent equipment failure.
Troubleshoot and repair control systems and mechanical equipment (e.g., electrical controls, pumps motors, compressors, ozone generators, electric motors, filters, foam fractionators etc).
Interpret blueprints and equipment drawings.
Receive work order assignments from supervisors and generate work orders, progress reports, and daily log sheets.
Maintain communication with facilities team, husbandry team, and others regarding maintenance for each system to maintain the highest quality standards.
Assist with conducting and interpreting water quality tests and analyze data, and assist with corrections as needed.
Operate forklift.
Drive city vehicle to work related areas.
May travel for training and professional development.
Recommend and maintain the stock of required spare parts, tools, and equipment.
Maintain the highest standard of work area cleanliness and safety at all times.
May direct the work activities of other staff. Assist in training other staff, volunteers and interns.
Perform other job duties requiring skills, knowledge and physical requirements as demanded by those duties described or less. Individual assignments will be determined by the supervisor based on then current workloads and department needs.
. Apply now!Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications
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