The Phillips Wharf Environmental Center is a 501(c) nonprofit whose mission is to encourage, educate, and engage Chesapeake Bay stewards of all ages through interactive experiences showcasing the Bay's ecosystem and its inhabitants. These programs include the Fishmobile, a traveling aquarium that brings the Chesapeake Bay to schools, fairs, and other events. The goal of our work is to create a network of environmental stewards who are connected to the Bay and make daily decisions that support healthy ecosystems.

Phillips Wharf is seeking a flexible and energetic person to assist with educational programming and animal care full time (approximately 30 to 40 hours per week), in Easton, Maryland. The right candidate loves working with children, learning, and animals. This is a seasonal position beginning mid-August and running through mid-November, with the possibility of extension.

Your schedule will be 3-5 days per week, Tuesday through Saturday. Programs will include in school, field trips, and off-site Fishmobile programs. Animal care involves water changes, tank cleanings, and feeding for a variety of turtles, fish, and crabs. This position is partially funded through a grant from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for an oyster based Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience.

The Education Coordinator will report to the Executive Director and the Board of Directors. The essential duties and responsibilities include;

Having a flexible schedule so as to be available for educational programming.
Supporting Fishmobile programming through set up and clean up of the Fishmobile, developing or expanding on activities to support Fishmobile programming, and running those activities.
Educating guests on the animals and displays inside the Fishmobile and the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center. Please note that no prior animal knowledge is needed, just a willingness to learn.
Assisting with the care of animals that are used in education programming, including feeding, water changes, environmental control, and tank cleaning.
Handling live animals during educational programs and tank cleaning.
Assisting with planning, scheduling, and running a variety of education programs with local schools, organizations, and events.

There will also be optional opportunities to gain experience and skills in areas of interest including but not limited to, designing new educational programs, writing articles for our monthly newsletter, coordinating education workshops, designing logos, fliers, and other promotional material, developing and implementing fundraisers and other events, and supervising volunteers.

Compensation: $22.00/hr. Benefits are not available at this time

Required qualifications:

You must be at least 18 years of age.

You must have an Associates degree or higher in the sciences or educational fields.

You must be able to lift at least 40 pounds.

You must have reliable transportation to and from the Phillips Wharf Environmental Center in Easton, MD.

Please note:

As an educational facility that works closely with schools and school age children, we follow all State and CDC Guidelines to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and protect the health and safety of our employees and guests.

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