Position:

BBSC Sharkmobile Educator

Latest Info:

The Sharkmobile is a stakebed truck fitted with touch tanks holding sharks, ray and other live species from the Bay. It is driven to schools and outreach events.

Sharkmobile programs are about to start again and there is a big backlog. Sharkmobile Educators are needed!

As of:

April 1, 2008

Contact:

Robin Madrid - rmadrid@dfg.ca.gov

Level Required:

Naturalist or equivalent (see Qualifications Needed)

Type:

Ongoing

Location:

Back Bay Science Center

Days/Times:

Weekdays and weekends as requested

Qualifications Needed:

10-week Naturalist Training or equivalent that provides basic knowledge of estuarine/marine ecology and wildlife. 

Training Given:

Training classes are given on the Sharkmobile and educational stations. There is also a video showing how everything is done. Trainees will act as assistant on at least two outings before sharing duties with a seasoned Sharkmobile Educator. 

Reference Materials:

NBNF Naturalist Training Manual
Sharkmobile Manual

Job Description:

Educators will travel to elementary schools and other locations for off-site education. For school programs, additional education stations are set up in a multipurpose room and/or outside and groups of students rotate through these stations and the Sharkmobile station. Stations are similar to those set up for the Shellmaker School Tours. You may specialize in one station where you will stay as the students rotate among stations.

 Those with ability to set up and take down the Sharkmobile, and/or interest in driving the truck are particularly welcomed.

Job Expectations:

Make a commitment to volunteer in the position for a minimum of 6 months.