Position: Event Educator (Part-time)
Compensation: $17.00 per hour
Position Summary:
The Event Educator’s role is critical to delivering our mission. An Educator’s primary responsibility is to enhance the guest experience at the aquarium. Educators will interact in a positive and pleasant manner with Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) visitors of all ages and backgrounds. They will deliver engaging, high-energy and accurate educational presentations and impromptu interactions to ensure all guests receive a memorable, world-class experience while visiting LLPA.
Institution Summary:
At Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, we bring Earth’s ecosystems to life. Since opening our Draper facility in 2014, we have welcomed over 10 million visitors and provided educational experiences to more than 650,000 students. With a major expansion underway, we’re on track to become the largest aquarium in the Mountain West and one of the top five in the country. Be part of this exciting journey while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Interact with guests in a positive and pleasant manner that enhances their experience.
- Deliver extraordinary, world-class educational programs and interpretation designed to inspire an appreciation for science and the natural world.
- Understand, support, and share with others LLPA’s mission, vision, and purpose.
- Monitor guests and animals to ensure animal welfare, guest and staff safety.
- Assist in maintaining a fun and clean working environment; ensure all areas of the Aquarium are kept clean, organized and hazard free.
- Upon completion of training:
- Perform as a highly skilled interpreter and educational guide for people of all ages and backgrounds.
- Be knowledgeable about the creatures, ecosystems, and the educational and conservation programs we deliver in each gallery, outdoor plaza, and virtual educational program.
- Prepare, manage and utilize presentation supplies and materials appropriately.
- Assist in educational events and additional programs as needed, including, but not limited to evening events that run as late as 11:30 PM.
- As assigned, help facilitate programming in other aspects of the Education department, including but not limited to School Programs and Youth & Family Programs.
- Positively represent LLPA in all aspects of the role, with guests, and at all events.
- Understand, support, and share with others LLPA’s mission, vision, and purpose.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience engaging with children or public audiences in an educational setting
- Excellent communication and public speaking skills
- Superior customer service skills and a willingness to create a fun and safe environment for guests (and staff alike) of all ages and backgrounds.
- Ability to approach and engage guests and strike up conversations.
- Passion for learning and communicating with others in a dynamic and evolving work environment.
Preferred:
- College coursework or a degree in biology, zoology, marine science, education, or a related field strongly preferred
- Experience in STEM education, museum or aquarium interpretation, or guest engagement
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
Additional Requirements
- Must be comfortable working under a wide range of temperature (30-90+°F), noise, and light conditions, including indoor and outdoor settings
Schedule: Shifts are primarily in the evenings, typically from 4:30 PM – 10:30 PM, to support after-hours events. Occasional daytime event staffing may be required based on business needs.
Please Note:
We’re excited about your interest in joining our team! Aquarium Educator roles are posted on a recurring basis as we frequently hire for these positions throughout the year. While we do our best to review and screen applications as quickly as possible, there may be some delays due to the high volume of applicants and the timing of our hiring needs.
We want you to know that your application is important to us, and we appreciate your patience throughout the process. If you’re not selected this round or if you don’t hear back right away, we encourage you to reapply when the position is posted the following quarter.
Thank you again for your interest in being part of our team and for your enthusiasm for what we do!
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Living Planet Aquarium is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or military status. The Living Planet Aquarium is committed to ensuring individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process. Should you require accommodations, please contact accommodation@livingplanetaquarium.org.
