The Ocean Explorium currently has positions open in the education department. We are hiring Part-Time Educator Apprentices and Part-Time Interns. Please read the full descriptions below including information regarding how to submit your resume, cover letter and references. Please note that volunteers are always welcome as well. Visit the Volunteer page to learn more and be sure to check back often to learn about any additional job openings.
Part-Time Educator Apprentice Positions
The Ocean Explorium, located in the heart of downtown New Bedford, is seeking enthusiastic educators for part-time positions working with SouthCoast-area families and school groups. It is the mission of the Ocean Explorium to establish New Bedford as a center for ocean science public education, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and science literacy.
Qualified candidates will have experience in either formal or informal educational settings, or a desire to gain this experience and grow in this position. Experience with marine biology is preferred but not required. Apprentices are expected to be enthusiastic, out-going, personable, adaptable, eager to learn, and have the ability to manage large groups of children and/or adults and work well in a team.
Educator responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: teach school groups using Ocean Explorium curriculum materials on-site as well as off-site; monitor and teach at our touch tanks containing local tide pool organisms, small sharks and sting rays; present programs using the Science on a Sphere® and iPad interface on topics including Ocean Science, Astronomy, Geology, Weather, Climate and much more; lead hands-on activities that follow a changing theme in our Explorer Zone; clean, organize and perform office work as needed.
Applicants must have completed a four year degree program and have a valid driver’s license. Applicants must also be willing to learn to drive a large box truck. Educator Apprentice pay rates are between $10 and $12 per hour, with the ability to advance in the position.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume with at least three references to Patricia Cassan:
By email: pcassan@oceanexplorium.org
By mail: Patricia Cassan
Ocean Explorium
P. O. Box 1906
New Bedford, MA 02741
Part-Time Intern Positions
The Ocean Explorium, located in the heart of downtown New Bedford, is seeking enthusiastic interns for part-time positions working with SouthCoast families and school groups. It is the mission of the Ocean Explorium to establish New Bedford as a center for ocean science public education, with an emphasis on environmental stewardship and science literacy.
Qualified candidates will have a desire to gain experience in informal science education and grow in this position. Experience with marine biology is preferred but not required. Interns are expected to be enthusiastic, out-going, personable, adaptable, eager to learn, and have the ability to manage large groups of children and/or adults and work well in a team.
Intern responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: teach school groups using Ocean Explorium curriculum materials on-site as well as off-site; monitor and teach at our touch tanks containing local tide pool organisms, small sharks and sting rays; present programs using the Science on a Sphere® and iPad interface on topics including Ocean Science, Astronomy, Geology, Weather, Climate and much more; lead hands-on activities that follow a changing theme in our Explorer Zone; clean, organize and perform office work as needed.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age with a valid driver’s license. If an applicant is age 25 or over, he or she must be willing to learn to drive a large box truck. Internship position pay rates are between $8 and $10 per hour, depending on previous experience.
If you are interested in this position, please submit a cover letter and resume with at least two references to Patricia Cassan:
By email: pcassan@oceanexplorium.org
By mail: Patricia Cassan
Ocean Explorium
P. O. Box 1906
New Bedford, MA 02741
