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Aquarium Aides

Gulf of Maine Discovery Center West Boothbay Harbor, Me

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Description

The Gulf of Maine Discovery Center is the o-fish-al name for our educational facilities at the Department of Marine Resources’ Boothbay Lab. These facilities are the Maine State Aquarium, Learning Lab, and Burnt Island. The Aquarium is a one-room space with live exhibits and interactives. The Learning Lab is an adjacent facility that is a hands-on science classroom and theater. It is a space in which visitors can go more in-depth on a variety of topics and research. Burnt Island is 5 acres and includes a historic lighthouse, keeper's residence, and Education Center.

The Gulf of Maine Discovery Center is where ocean discovery starts for our visitors. It is where Maine residents, summer visitors, school groups, and educators discover what makes the Gulf of Maine such a unique place. The Center is a window into the work DMR does to understand, conserve, and manage Maine’s marine resources.

The Education Division operates these facilities to provide experiences that inspire curiosity and connections with Maine’s coastal waters and resources. Our vision is to make the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and Department of Marine Resources research come alive for in-person and online audiences. Our Education Division provides direct access to our researchers and resources.

We're Hiring Aquarium Aides

Aides welcome visitors, staff our exhibits, provide talks, and educate about the dynamic Gulf of Maine and Dept. of Marine Resources research. Positions run from May through August/September and include training. Poations are 40 hr/wk & include weekends. Training and field trips begin in May. Aquarium opens mid-June. Positions are hired through Tri-State Staffing Agency at $17/hr.

What Aides Do:

  • Open, staff, and close exhibit spaces for field trips & visitors
  • Educate a wide range of audiences about the Gulf of Maine & DMR research
  • Develop programs & activities
  • Provide positive visitor experiences
  • Keep visitors & living collections safe
  • Staff admission desk as needed
  • Feed Animals, clean tanks, & keep records
  • Clean public spaces
  • Work with DMR staff

Qualifications

  • Associate/Bachelor's degree in biology, education, or a related field
  • 18 years old or over
  • Ability to give clear, accurate, engaging public presentations
  • Prior public speaking experience
  • Comfortable with & ab;e to hand;e aquarium specimens
  • Strong verbal, written, & interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
  • Required long periods of physical activity (standing, climbing ladders, reaching in wet conditions)
  • Represent DMR professionally

Our Location

DMR’s Boothbay Harbor campus is located at 194 McKown Pt Rd, West Boothbay Harbor. 

To Apply

Submit a resume, cover letter, & two references by March 15 via email to [email protected]. Include "Aquarium Aide" in the subject line.