Exhibit Designer - Museum jobs in Knoxville, TN

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The Part Time Exhibit Educator is responsible for the supervision of all guest interactive areas and for providing detailed information on our aquatic inventory when needed.  Some involvement with camp and classes may be needed, while assisting with community outreach, overnight camps and educational ventures into the public-school system is optional.  This position reports to the Director of Education.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following tasks:

• Staff the Powerwalk, Ray Bay touch tank, Jellies touch tank and classroom as needed.
• Understanding the aquatic life in the various tanks, including the proper handling of the animals in the touch areas.
• Ensure guests and animal safety by monitoring touch areas for guest behavior, and relaying handling methods to guests.
• Ability to operate a point of sale
• Greeting and interacting with the guests
• Aiding camps and programs as needed

Physical requirement

• Ability to bend, stoop, and kneel in order to access stations and assist guests.
• Must be able to stand for periods of 7-8 hours while directing guests.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent public speaking skills
• Outgoing and friendly personality
• 1-2 years’ experience in public speaking or Biology/Marine Science BS/BA degree
• Ability to teach educational classes about marine science/ aquatic life in a classroom setting and virtually using Zoom or another platform.