CLEER Environmental Educator

CLEER Environmental Educator & Docent (Part-Time)

Position Summary:
Seeking dedicated part-time staff to join the Center for Lake Erie Education and Research team for the summer season. This role is essential for ensuring smooth daily operations including- Welcoming visitors to the open and accessible center space- Assisting visitors with the proper use of interactive exhibit technology within the center- Cleaning touch screens and other exhibit items when not otherwise engaged or as appropriate- Communicating, listening, and sharing thoughts and ideas with visitors based upon interactive exhibits.
-Working with other team members to provide educational opportunities and summer camps to registered community members, including youth.
NACE Competencies:

1. Career & Self Development - Worker will gain an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses through active engagement with the public.
2. Communication - Worker will clearly and effectively share information about the proper usage of technology within the center.
3. Critical Thinking - Worker will monitor and respond to needs of visitors to the center based upon situational context and logical analysis.
4. Equity and Inclusion - Worker will work to ensure all people feel welcomed, safe, and included within the center space.
5. Leadership - Worker will employ their strengths to achieve the overall mission of the center.
6. Professionalism - Worker will recognize their role within the public library and act in the interest of Gannon University and the larger community.
7. Teamwork - Worker will work collaboratively, inclusively, and effectively with other team members to create a hospitable work environment and achieve the overall mission of the center.
8. Technology - Worker will clearly and effectively share information about the proper usage of technology within the center.

Required Qualifications:

• Willingness to learn about the exhibits
• Timely and dependable
• Welcoming and inclusive demeanor
• Excellent English written and oral skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Multi-lingual
• BS in environmental science or a related field

Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Part Time
Department: Academic Affairs
Division: Provost & Student Experience (AA)
Subdivision: Provost & VP for Student Experience

To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/14501