Gumbo Limbo – Exhibits Assistant – Part Time Position Available In Palm Beach, Florida

Gumbo Limbo

• Exhibits Assistant
• Part Time City of Boca Raton, FL
• 3.5 Boca Raton, FL Job Details Part-time $20.94
• $28.

36 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications CPR Certification Writing skills Public speaking Microsoft Office Adobe Creative Suite Graphic design Bachelor’s degree First Aid Certification Organizational skills 2 years Communication skills Entry level Time management Full Job Description . Job Description Be part of the team that helps make the City of Boca Raton one of the best places to live, work and play! We provide world class services, parks, beaches, and public safety. This can only happen when the best, brightest, and most committed individuals come to work for our City. We encourage like-minded individuals to apply and be part of our team! Come join us #WorkforBoca Location Gumbo Limbo Schedule Schedule may vary. Generally, Sunday and Monday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Tuesday and Wednesday 8:30 am to 2:00 pm. Weekends, evenings, and holidays as required. Average 25 hours per week, not to exceed 1300 hours per year.

GENERAL DEFINITION OF WORK

: Performs moderate to complex technical work collaborating with Center staff to develop and design exhibit content for Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Exhibit work is typically project-oriented, with a focus on South Florida’s coastal and marine ecosystems and natural history. Other tasks will include, but are not limited to, assisting with long term exhibit planning, routine exhibit maintenance and review, as well as assisting with Gumbo Limbo’s marketing and special events, and customer service/visitor engagement. Work is performed under regular supervision of the Exhibits Coordinator at Gumbo Limbo Nature Center. Essential Functions Works in cooperation with the Exhibits Coordinator and other Center staff to develop exhibit content following Gumbo Limbo Nature Center style guidelines and interpretive plan. Produces exhibits, signage, print text and graphics using appropriate computer applications and/or outside sources. Assists with routine review and maintenance of indoor and outdoor signage, displays and exhibits. Assists with exhibit installation, removal and relocations, including physical labor and use of hand and power tools. Participates as a member of the Exhibit Planning Committee, establishing priorities, budget and timeline for the Exhibits program.

RELATED TASKS

Assists Center staff with materials involving graphic display for marketing and special events. Participates in on

• and off-site outreach events.

Answers visitor’s questions regarding exhibits, programs & natural history of GLNC. Coordinate volunteer projects with the Gumbo Limbo Volunteer Coordinator. Fill in, as needed, as a site interpreter and visitor services representative: providing customer service at welcome desk, offering guided walks, and serving as an aquarium interpreter. Write articles to include in the newsletter, e-blasts, and other public relations media. Performs related tasks as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of:

the principles of natural resource interpretation, non-personal education and exhibit design standards South Florida’s environment, ecosystems, plants and animals (both aquatic and terrestrial) natural history collections items, including proper handling, care and record keeping Skilled in: effective time management attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, reliability writing and communication skills, including a demonstrated proficiency in and comfort with public speaking and presentations working with computers including Microsoft Office programs, Outlook, and other database systems organization and record keeping the Adobe Creative suite and photographic equipment Ability to: research information to prepare and present displays and exhibits to the public and students be creative and artistic in the design, implementation and maintenance of a broad scope of educational displays handle multiple projects simultaneously think and act proactively work independently as well as with a team to use a variety of hand and power tools direct and coordinate the work of volunteers establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, volunteers, officials, program participants of all ages, and the general public operate video and audio equipment and to create and conduct lectures/presentations perform while working in an unstructured environment with numerous interruptions throughout the day meet deadlines Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

A bachelor’s degree in/with major coursework in exhibit design, computer science, graphic arts, natural sciences or related fields; OR Two (2) years’ experience with graphic design and creating interpretive exhibits for nature centers, museums, zoos, or similar organizations.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

CPR and First Aid Certified.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid State of Florida Class “E” driver’s license with no more than six (6) points within a three (3) year period. Must be able to work weekends and holidays as needed. The City of Boca Raton is an Equal Opportunity , Inclusive, Veteran’s Preference Employer and Drug Free Workplace. It is the policy of the City of Boca Raton to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.