Major Activities (Typical Duties/Responsibilities).

Interpretation and education

• Foster connections with wildlife and the natural world around us while highlighting the mission of AWCC
• Oversee booking and scheduling of field trip and outreach programming, meeting unique needs of schools, teachers, and students.
• Assist with staff scheduling to meet programming needs
• Track and report on programming and participation numbers
• Develop interpretive media using adobe illustrator
• Proof read and review interpretive materials and educational programming
• Coordinate and supervise education programs
• Education program development and facilitation
• Coordinate educational events for public
• Serve as a frontline interpreter and educator

Volunteers

• Recruit and supervise AWCC volunteers
• Track and report volunteer contribution data

Animal Care

• Feed, water, clean, and train for animals used in educational programs as needed
• Assist with animal care feedings and cleans as needed or requested

Research

• Assist with the Alaska Beluga Monitoring Partnership as a lead observer, ensuring minimum volunteer monitoring contributions are met.

Other Duties and Tasks

• Schedule will vary based on programming needs and season to include weekends, holidays, early morning, evenings, and over nights. Regular schedule will include weekends.
• Regular schedule will not exceed 40 hours per week. Exceptions exceeding 40 hours per week are subject to overtime.
• This position will serve as a backup Manager on Duty
• Willingness to support other departments as necessary
• Perform other duties as assigned