CLEER Environmental Educator & Docent (Part-Time)

Posting Number AS1088P Subdivision Provost & VP for Student Experience Division Provost & Student Experience (AA) Department Academic Affairs Location Erie, Pa 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:

Career & Self Development

• Worker will gain an awareness of their strengths and weaknesses through active engagement with the public. Communication
• Worker will clearly and effectively share information about the proper usage of technology within the center. Critical Thinking
• Worker will monitor and respond to needs of visitors to the center based upon situational context and logical analysis. Equity and Inclusion
• Worker will work to ensure all people feel welcomed, safe, and included within the center space. Leadership
• Worker will employ their strengths to achieve the overall mission of the center. Professionalism
• Worker will recognize their role within the public library and act in the interest of Gannon University and the larger community. 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. 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 Physical Demands This position requires minimal physical demands, but applicants should be able to safely lift 25 pounds and sit and/or stand for extended periods of time; be able to work in a busy environment Exempt Status Non-Exempt Position Classification Professional Position Type Staff Employment Status Part-Time Position Length 6M Hours per Week 20 Work Schedule Depending On Candidate's Schedule Shift 1st