Aquarium Floor Guide (PT)

Ideal candidates will help support the Maritime Aquarium’s values:  

• Act with integrity and strive for excellence in all we do.
• Prioritize wellness and safety, both physical and emotional, for our animals, people, and community.
• Work in partnership, internally and externally, with inclusion, respect, and enthusiasm.
•  Deliver innovative and sustainable solutions by pursuing new ideas, adapting, and improving.

 This hourly rate for this role, Aquarium Floor Guide, is $19.21.

 Duties and Responsibilities (include but not limited to): 

•  Work with diverse audiences in a variety of settings at the Aquarium  

• Proactively greet guests and engage them in conversation 

• Facilitate a variety of programs and roving interpretation that may include: 

• Presenting animal training and feeding demonstration talks  

• Leading Aquarium tours and public programs  

• Engaging with guests at Aquarium touch pool interactive stations: Jellies, Sturgeon,  Intertidal, Sharks and Rays  

• Presenting live animal encounters  

• Facilitating mission celebration events (Earth Day, World Ocean Day, etc) 

• Facilitating play in the Sea & Discover Zone (early childhood space)  

• Overseeing craft or other Aquarium interactive carts  

• Leading birthday parties  

• Participate in overnight program activities (tours, crafts, and more) 

• Providing hands-on guest engagement activities during special events  
• Assists with the teen volunteer program

Qualifications and Skills: 

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age or older 

• High School Diploma or GED (General Education Degree) required  

• Interpretive training and experience preferred but not required 

• Comfortable working with a diverse population; including groups of children 

• Comfortable and confident with public speaking and utilization of microphones; ability to communicate effectively in noisy, crowded situations 

• Must possess an outgoing personality and enthusiastic, flexible, attitude; willingness to learn  

• Ability to multitask and exhibit good judgment 

• Possess the ability to function independently or with a supervisor to control guest challenges and expectations 

• Must have a strong desire to provide exceptional guest experiences and desire to share knowledge with guests of all ages and backgrounds. 

Position Requirements:  

• Will sometimes work extended hours including weekends, holidays, early mornings, and some night programs  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

• Position works mainly indoors with seasonal outdoor opportunities 

• Ability to stand for extended periods of time and stay active in movement of large objects around the aquarium 

• Two weekend days and at least 1 weekday per week.