Education & Engagement Specialist

Position: Education & Engagement Specialist 

Location of Position: Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i 

Reports to: Director, Ke Kai Ola 

Position Classification & Expected Hours of Work, and Travel: 

•  This is a full-time position.
•  Regular onsite work is required.
•  The work schedule is generally eight hours per day, Monday through Friday.
•  Days and hours of work may vary according to the needs of The Marine Mammal Center.
•  Evening, weekend, and holiday work is required as job duties demand.
•  Some local travel is required as job duties demand.

Compensation Range: $30.00 - $34.00/hour

Benefits:

• Holidays, Sick Time, Vacation
•  Medical, Dental, and Vision
•  Life Insurance, Long Term Disability Insurance
•  401k Retirement Plan
•  Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary:

The Education and Engagement Specialist is responsible for coordinating and delivering engaging marine science education programs for diverse audiences ranging from 4th grade students to adult learners. This position uses best-practice instructional approaches to create meaningful learning experiences while providing excellent customer service and ensuring a consistently safe, welcoming, inclusive, and positive learning environment for all participants. Working collaboratively with teams across The Marine Mammal Center and with external stakeholders, the Education and Engagement Specialist supports the planning, implementation, and ongoing improvement of education and engagement programs. Key responsibilities include coordinating program logistics and resources, supporting student and educator engagement, assisting with program design and evaluation, implementing evaluation protocols, and maintaining strong relationships with schools, educators, and community partners. 

Qualifications and Experience

• This position requires a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in education, natural sciences, or related field; and 3 years of experience working with school groups, participating in program design, and leading tours of programs. A background in environmental education, natural sciences, or school environmental experience are all highly desirable.
• Ability to obtain clearance via livescan fingerprinting for U.S. Department of Justice to work directly with students
• Valid driver license with acceptable motor vehicle record to maintain standards of insurability. (Must be 21+ years old as frequently driving company vehicles is required for this position.)

Work Environment and Physical Requirements: 

• This position operates in a professional office and hospital environment both indoors and outdoors with access to various parts of the facilities via outdoor pathways. 
• Routinely uses standard office equipment requiring repetitive motion in tasks.
• Ability to work at a desk for extended periods of time using a computer.
• Ability to work in an open cubicle office space environment with many distractions. 
• Working in outdoor weather conditions and elements throughout the year.
• Ability to walk up to 5+ miles during a shift on a frequent basis.
• Ability to safely walk on beaches of various terrains to assist with animal rescues in various locations across Hawai’i. 
• Ability to spend extended periods on your feet, walking, standing, crouching, and climbing stairs (potentially in inclement weather conditions). 
• Ability to work closely with wild animals requires physical strength, dexterity, and reflexes to keep themselves and other personnel around them safe.
• Ability to perform physical work which requires manual dexterity, agility, strength, and coordination, including the ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to operate equipment safely and competently to carry out their duties.
• Ability to drive/operate a vehicle for extensive periods of time.
• Risks associated with animal handling such as animal bites or scratches.
• Exposure to allergens and zoonotic diseases.
• Involves strong smells associated with dead animals (carcasses) and the care of live animals.

OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
The Marine Mammal Center actively engages individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to embracing diversity within our organization because we firmly believe that diverse employee teams help us to achieve our best organizational outcomes and provide the most effective support to the communities we serve. We are deeply dedicated to creating and maintaining an inclusive, equitable and supportive work environment. We strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups to apply. The Marine Mammal Center believes in growth and supporting our employees as best we can so they can become their best selves in and outside of work. We believe that a healthy work environment means building an inclusive culture where people can thrive together and feel supported and empowered. We believe in stretch versus constraint.

OUR MISSION
The Marine Mammal Center advances ocean health through marine mammal rescue and rehabilitation, research, and education.

ABOUT THE MARINE MAMMAL CENTER
The Marine Mammal Center is leading the field in ocean conservation through marine mammal rescue, veterinary medicine, science, and education. For more information, please visit our “About Us” page at www.marinemammalcenter.org

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We strongly encourage people of color, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and non-binary people, veterans, parents, and individuals with disabilities to apply. The Center is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes everyone to our team. If you need reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.