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Description
~ Blue Ocean Society was founded by two whale watch naturalists, Jen Kennedy and Dianna Schulte, who were frustrated with the lack of translation of open ocean research into information that could be used by the public. Jen and Dianna met in 1995 during training for a whale research internship in Gloucester, which they did in winter 1996. ~
Following the internship, both Jen and Dianna were working on whale watch boats in New Hampshire, collecting unique data about whales on Jeffreys Ledge, which is an important whale habitat about 20 miles off the coast . They decided to start their own database, and work to translate their on-water experiences into educational programs for schools and the general public. Blue Ocean Society was started in 2001 and achieved non-profit status in 2002.
Our vision is of thriving marine life in the Gulf of Maine with citizens committed to environmental stewardship.We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit that protects marine life in the Gulf of Maine through research, education and inspiring action. At the Center, we focus on educating people about local marine life and human impacts on the marine environment. The Center is open every day during the summer, usually from 12-7 PM. It can be a very fun, rewarding but also sometimes repetitive position as you’ll be talking to hundreds of people every day and often answering the same questions.
Position Overview
A limited number of part- and full-time education positions are available from May-September. These involve assisting with our in-school education programs and (primarily) at our Blue Ocean Discovery Center in Hampton Beach. Educators must be familiar with Gulf of Maine cetacean, invertebrate (e.g., local tide pool) and algae species and LOVE working with the public, especially children.
Staff members also serve as greeters at the door to encourage passersby to visit the Center, collect admission, sell merchandise and obtain donations.
To Apply
Please click below: "Apply" to upload your resume, cover letter (including the types of hours you’re looking for, i.e., full-time or part-time) and a list of at least 3 references by e-mail to Jen Kennedy.