Learning Specialist

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with students, teens, youth, and/or families from Chicago communities or other urban areas
• Experience with culturally relevant science education practices and instructional strategies
• Experience facilitating and/or creating environmental education and conservation-based programming
• Experience working with diverse audiences
• Bilingualism (Spanish/English is a plus)
• Experience facilitating outdoor program activities such as canoeing, hiking, snorkeling, camping, kayaking, and other water-based experiences, etc.
• Comfort working in team-based environments.
• This is an active position. Staff will be required to move around the aquarium to various exhibits and workspaces each day. Stairs and elevators are available.
• Able to facilitate program activities, including but not limited to: using a tablet or computer, using common laboratory equipment, recreation equipment, and field-related gear and equipment.
• Applicants must be comfortable in deep water and must be able to pass a swim test within 6 months of being hired. The swim test must be administered by a certified lifeguard. This test will be scheduled by the applicant. Swim Test Components: Swim 200 meters without difficulty (any stroke, no time limit) Tread water for ten minutes without difficulty (deep water, no touching sides or bottom of pool)
• Swim Test Components: Swim 200 meters without difficulty (any stroke, no time limit) Tread water for ten minutes without difficulty (deep water, no touching sides or bottom of pool)
• Swim 200 meters without difficulty (any stroke, no time limit)
• Tread water for ten minutes without difficulty (deep water, no touching sides or bottom of pool)
• Medical Insurance, including FSA and HSA plan options
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Accrued Paid Time Off
• Up to 12 Paid Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• 401(k)
• Discounted Parking and Public Transit Subsidies