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City of Vancouver, Washington

The ideal candidate for this position will perform the following functions:

• Lead school and group presentations with hands-on activities
• Demonstrate water-related activities;
   
• Greet visitors, give tours of the Water Center, present background, start videos in the theater
• Set up activities in the classroom, lab and other areas;
• Maintain the aquaria, 350-gallon aquarium in the lab, 55-gallon aquarium in the Atrium and all other aquaria at the Water Center;
• Clean and organize lab equipment;
• Project and exhibit research and development;
• Assist staff and volunteers in planning and carrying out special events such as the Sturgeon Festival and Splash;
• Work with volunteers in various capacities;
• Cover the reception area as needed, including answering phones and answering visitor questions;
• Work as part of the Water Center team
• Carry out other tasks as needed.

The ideal candidate for this position should have:

• Knowledge or interest in science, for example biology, chemistry or geology;
• Knowledge or interest in education.

The ability to:

• Display a friendly and helpful attitude;
• Enjoy working with people of all ages;
• Be a self-starter;
• Work on numerous projects simultaneously;
• Work as a part of a team;
• Be organized and work independently;
• Be flexible;
• Work a flexible schedule.