Marine Program Educator

Position Announcement, April 23, 2008

Organization: The Port Townsend Marine Science Center, PTMSC, is an educational organization devoted to conserving our marine and coastal environment.  PTMSC accomplishes this through an extensive menu of educational opportunities including professional training for teachers, residential programs for youth and citizen science research programs for all ages.  PTMSC facilities, including exhibits, classrooms and a research lab, are located on the shores of Fort Worden State Park at the confluence of the Straits of Juan de Fuca and Puget Sound.  PTMSC hosts over 22,000 visitors and 6,000 K-12 students annually.

Position Summary: This is a new position created to provide education and outreach in PTMSC’s new Plastics Education Program.  It is a half-time salaried position with potential expansion to full-time hours in the first or second year.

Responsibilities:

        • Use PTMSC materials, partners’ materials and independent research, to become familiar with the issues associated with plastic debris in the marine environmen
        • Adapt the curriculum PTMSC is currently using and assemble it into an educational outreach package for export to Puget Sound areas schools.
        • Coordinate with schools to set up educational visits.
        • Travel to schools to present programming.
        • Develop and present interpretive programs for the public on the topic of Plastics in the Marine Environment.
        • Coordinate and maintain communication with partner groups around the Sound conducting our beach sampling protocol.
        • Analyze plastic samples that volunteers are collecting and post data to PTMSC’s website.
        • Develop an outline of content for a traveling exhibit.
        • Coordinate with sites to host the traveling exhibit and develop its schedule.
        • Lead plastics education programs at PTMSC summer camps and other venues as needed.
        • Perform other duties as required by the position
    Qualifications/Requirements:
  • A degree in Environmental Education, Education, Marine Biology or related field
  • At least 2 years experience with informal education and familiarity with current state education standards
  • Experience working with volunteers
  • Experience with field sampling and using protocols
  • Familiarity with Puget Sound or Pacific Coast marine flora and fauna
  • Energetic, self motivated and well organized with good time management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Excellent written/verbal communication skills
  • Basic computer knowledge and skill
  • Reliable transportation for use in reimbursed travel to Puget Sound schools and sampling sites

The ideal candidate will have a passion for preserving our marine environment, through education, conservation and stewardship.

Compensation:      $15,000/year. 

To Apply:  Electronic applications preferred but not required.

Submit resume, a letter of intent and contact information for 3 references.
Application due date: May 23, 2008
Target starting date:  June 23, 2008.

E-mail to: info@ptmsc.org with “Marine Program Educator” in the subject line

or Mail to:
Alice King
Port Townsend Marine Science Center
532 Battery Way
Port Townsend, WA  98368

Questions may be directed via email.  Please no phone calls.

The Port Townsend Marine Science Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

For more information about the Port Townsend Martine Science Center, visit www.ptmsc.org