Guest Programs Team Specialist Georgia Aquarium 105 reviews - Atlanta, GA 30313 Part-time Position Summary The Part-Time Guest Programs Specialist will create a fun and engaging experience for our guests, including families, children and adults. This includes interacting with the guests, teaching to the heart, and providing information about our animals and exhibits. The Guest Programs Specialist is responsible for ensuring guest and animal safety, while working in various public positions throughout the aquarium. The Guest Programs Specialist receives extensive training that enhances their ability to engage our guests. Responsibilities: 1. Present engaging floor experiences to aquarium guests. Guest roles including working at touch pools, engaging guests at exhibits, supervising play areas and games, and working in a variety of positions throughout the aquarium. 2. Ensure animal and guest safety is a top priority. 3. Provide engaging educational experiences for our guests that support our vision and mission through the use of messages (folk lore, natural history, historical stories, etc.) and conversation. 4. Staff indoor and outdoor exhibit areas as needed while engaging our guests in conversation and interactive activities, using necessary supplies and equipment. 5. Guide the guest experience to ensure a memorable and positive visit; this includes ensuring comfort and safety of visitors while fostering educational growth. 6. Set up and breakdown equipment and activities. 7. Assist with special educational activities and programs. 8. Work to ensure guest satisfaction, notifying appropriate personnel about challenges and successes in the exhibit area. 9. Be an active part of the aquarium team. 10. To perform other duties as workload necessitates. Qualifications: 1. High School Diploma required. 2. Prefer College Degree in biology, psychology, education, recreation or related field. 3. One year experience in guest services and/or an informal educational setting preferred. 4. Must pass background check. 5. Must pass drug screening. 6. Must be able to work flexible hours- including weekends and evenings- not to exceed 31 hours per week. 7. Must be able to attend all required training. 8. Responsible for attending comprehensive training courses that will be throughout the year. Physical Demands & Work Environment: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 18 hours ago - save job - original job Apply On Company Site Other jobs you may like Seasonal Overnight Program Specialist Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta, GA 18 hours ago Volunteer Program Specialist Georgia Aquarium - Atlanta, GA 13 days ago Infant/Toddler Teacher - East Point Center Sheltering Arms - East Point, GA 1 day ago Easily apply Commercial Banking Strategic Program Speciali... SunTrust - Atlanta, GA 22 hours ago Program Specialist Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Atlanta, GA 7 days ago * Guest Program Team Specialist jobs in Atlanta, GA * Jobs at Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta, GA * Guest Program Team Specialist salaries in Atlanta, GA Georgia Aquarium 105 reviews Let employers find you Thousands of employers search for candidates on Indeed Upload Your Resume