• Lead and facilitate Camp Aqua in a high demand environment. Must be comfortable with public speaking and engaging with large groups.
• Conduct and supervise daily activities for campers that are fun, interactive, and engaging.
• Supervise campers; monitor behavior to ensure safety and wellbeing. Immediately report all accidents/incidents and behavior issues to direct supervisor.
• Care for and organize camp supplies and materials including biofacts, craft supplies, microscopes, and other miscellaneous camp items.
• Assist with delivery and pick-up of snacks and lunches.
• Assist and help manage camper drop-off and pick-up.
• Maintain clear and appropriate communication with parents/caregivers to ensure paperwork is completed, campers have necessary gear each day, and any accidents/behavior issues are relayed.
• Perform general clerical duties including photocopying, faxing, filing, phone calls, message taking, data entry, and sending emails.
• Help maintain a clean, safe, and exciting experience for all campers.
• If/when necessary, support the Interpretation team with guest experiences and crowd control.

• Willing to be a part of a collaborative team environment to include cross-training across departments, supporting other internal teams, and completing other duties as assigned.
• Consistently looking forward, focused, ready to listen.
• A heart for service, always willing to provide support to fellow team members
• Ability to communicate a strategy, oversee execution, and celebrate results.
• Highly organized self-starter maintaining high standards.
• Have an awareness and interest in the conservation of aquatic environments and their inhabitants
• Innovative, creative thinker; not afraid to propose something new and inspire others to do the same
• Ability to proactively find solutions, be productive, and efficient.

• Ability to effectively and comfortably perform public speaking
• Previous experience working with children
• Successfully working with diverse audiences
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment in a variety of weather conditions
• Must be available to work holidays and evenings
• Possess strong verbal and writing skills; interpersonal and public speaking skills are also necessary to engage with various audiences
• Ability to organize, manage time, set priorities, and meet deadlines
• Must be an innovative thinker who is willing to embrace challenges
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)

• Current knowledge of wildlife conservation, scientific research, education trends, and environmental issues
• Experience working with school-age children or teenagers in a formal or informal educational setting

• Safety & Security - All Team Members are required to adhere to all Mississippi Aquarium safety and security standards.
• Attendance & Appearance - To maximize the guest’s experience, all Team Members are required to adhere to Mississippi Aquarium standard operating procedures regarding attendance and dress code policies as it relates to individual job functionality.
• Sales & Guest Services - Our forward-thinking business model requires listening and understanding the needs of our guests both internal and external. To that end, we must always be focused on the guest experience which is the key driver for return guest visitation and increased sales.
• Team Partnership - All Team Members are focused on supporting each other to complete the guest experience. Therefore, supporting, facilitating, and participating in activities that promote team effectiveness is vital to our Organization.

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