Temporary Seasonal Position; October 7, 2024 - May 29, 2025

Position Title: Seasonal Educator                                     

Supervisor: Hatchery and Education Program Manager 

Pay Rate: $21/hour. Holiday pay and prorated sick leave included  

Position Summary: Delivery of education and engagement programming for Sound Salmon Solutions, including some outreach events                     

Hours: Up to 24 hours per week. Generally Monday-Thursday, between 7AM – 5PM with occasional weekend and after hours work (such as science nights at schools, etc.). Hours & days are flexible, and may be subject to change depending upon funding. 

Job Requirements:

• Valid driver’s license
• COVID-19 vaccination (or exempt status) 
• Submit to and pass a background check for working with children, schools and interns

Qualifications:

• 18 years or older 
• Valid driver's license 
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and an approachable personality with the ability to receive feedback and have a growth mindset
• Ability to navigate difficult classroom situations, including students and teachers
• Ability to maintain accurate records with an attention to details
• Proficient in the Google suite as well as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and competent with social media
• Strong interest in the recovery of salmon and their habitat
• Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal oversight as well as part of a team 
• Punctual and prepared for daily tasks
• Able to work outside for long periods in a variety of weather conditions (reasonable disability accommodations will be provided if needed)
• Ability to drive up to 1 and a half hours one way to a school, up to 3 hours per day (company vehicle  or mileage reimbursement provided)

Responsibilities:

Education 

• Deliver salmon and water quality education lessons to K-12 students in the classroom and in the field, including both team-teaching and solo teaching
• Assist in lesson planning, preparation, and clean up
• Document education lesson data for tracking & reporting purposes
• Provide in office support to Education Program as needed
• Report any incidents, supply shortages, or program needs ASAP to the supervisor(s)
• Assist with program development 

Engagement

• Staff engagement tables at outreach events and interact with the public
• Assist in preparing for outreach events and managing engagement materials
• Assist with reporting on outreach events 
• Possibly  assist with occasional volunteer events 

Miscellaneous

• Perform other tasks assigned by the supervisor(s) 
• Some aquarium and husbandry work will also be included (training is provided)