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Updated: Monday, August 25, 2008
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You may also call our Job Line at (831) 648-4890 or come by our Human Resources office (898 Wave Street) or the aquarium's reception area (886 Cannery Row) to review the job descriptions. Unfortunately, we cannot mail or fax our job descriptions.
Center for Future of the Oceans
Aquaculture Research Manager
Full-time position available
The Aquaculture Manager is a full-time, salaried position within the Sustainable Seafood Initiative at Monterey Bay Aquarium's Center for the Future of the Oceans. The incumbent is responsible for managing the generation of content on sustainable aquaculture for sustainable seafood recommendations (consumers and business) and CFFO policy initiatives.
In collaboration with the Senior Science Manager, refine and implement our institutional vision of sustainable aquaculture including supporting the development of species-specific standards for dominant and emerging species grown in land-based and marine systems.Compile, synthesize and analyze scientific information on various fisheries and aquaculture operations including peer-reviewed journal articles, stock status and other government reports and other reviews of sustainability. Develop, coordinate, and supervise research schedules for the aquaculture research team (Research Analysts, Contractual Researchers, and the Research Assistant).
Identify aquaculture policy opportunities for the CFFO and work with the policy team to develop and implement appropriate strategies for engagement. Manage the aquaculture research team to ensure that their work meets program standards including the generation of sustainable seafood recommendations for consumers and business and content relevant for policy work.
The Outreach Specialist will work closely with the Outreach Manager to build and strengthen knowledge of Seafood Watch among internal departments and external parties, including advocates, partners, consumers and others. This position requires solid writing skills with a focus on internet research and familiarity with FACE BOOK, YOU TUBE, BLOGGING, YELP is a plus. Coordinate the Seafood Advocates program including recruitment, maintenance and evaluation. In a timely fashion respond to or field inquiries via Seafood Watch staff, phone, email, mail, and fax. Monitor, identify and update all Seafood Watch materials and information, online and in hard copy.
Assist with the distribution of marketing collateral and resources.
Coordinate the annual Cooking for Solutions Seafood Information Fair.
College degree or equivalent experience.
One – two years experience in working on sustainable seafood issues.
Knowledge, comfort proficiency in working with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access.
Strong PC computer skills including the Internet.
Outstanding organizational and communication skills.
Conservation and Research
SORAC Animal Care Specialist Seasonal ends 12/31/08
Part-time position available
The purpose of this position is to provide husbandry care for live-stranded or injured sea otters, to train, oversee and help coordinate the work of Assistant Aquarists and volunteers and to undertake related SORAC program support activities.
Provide husbandry care for southern sea otters undergoing rehabilitation (feeding, grooming, cleaning, transporting, restraining, etc.).
Maintain sea otter holding areas and support areas (e.g., tanks, laboratory, food preparation areas, etc.).
Work closely with veterinarian to detect medical problems, accomplish veterinary examinations and procedures and administer medical treatments.
Prepare diets and provide food and enrichment items to sea otters.
Encourage the development of survival skills in young sea otters.
Respond to stranded sea otter calls.
Participate in post-release tracking and monitoring of rehabilitated sea otters.
As a mentor and coach, provide direct supervision for volunteer teams.
Facilitate volunteer briefing meetings, coordinate daily work flow and provide ongoing support and recognition to volunteer team members to ensure that basic animal husbandry functions are completed according to established SORAC protocols.
Development
Development Manager: Donor Relations
Full-time position available
The Development Manager: Donor Relations is responsible for all aspects of the Aquarium’s personal cultivation program for annual donors giving $2,500 and above and for Ocean Legacy planned giving donors. The Major Gifts Officer focuses on identifying, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding donors for the purpose of increasing retention, gift amounts and gift frequency. The Major Gifts Officer prepares and implements plans and materials; and participates in all facets of the Aquarium’s fundraising activities.
The Monterey Bay Aquarium has 75,000 member households including over 3,000 annual donors and operates a multifaceted fundraising program including online, telemarketing and direct mail giving opportunities. Annual fundraising goals are $20 million dollars to support new exhibits, education, research, ocean policy initiatives and to build the endowment fund.
Development Manager: Institutional Giving
Full-time position available
The Development Manager for Institutional Giving is responsible for meeting or exceeding foundation, government, corporate and business partner revenue goals. Duties include responsibility for the programs and budget. Manages all aspects of our institutional giving program including proposals, reports, agreements/contracts, budget, personal relationships, solicitations, acknowledgements, recognition, fulfillment, acquisition, cultivation and retention, benefits including events and promotions. Prepares letters and produces print materials; drafts online and Shorelines copy for the business partner program; assists staff in editing copy; develops and maintains department style guide. Works closely with program directors and managers to prepare communications for institutional donors. Cultivates new and existing sources of revenue. Liaison to foundation, government and corporate contacts; responds to requests, provides materials, tours, personal contact. Monitors and evaluates grant opportunities. Works with state and federal lobbyists as necessary. Prepares and manages annual plans, budget and revenue goals, project timelines, monthly expense and revenue variance reports, progress reports, quarterly and year end reports. Serves as Development liaison to Sponsorship Committee to maximize institutional giving. Works closely with committee members to produce effective communications, accurately track and report on sponsorships. Oversees coordination of annual reception including invitations, RSVPs, and event logistics and reports. Provides input on development communication plan to increase support, contributions, planned gifts, build the membership and online programs; meet regularly to update and evaluate efforts; manages implementation of targeted mailings to business partners. Oversees in-kind giving including acknowledgements and reporting to finance. Oversees matching gifts program, including data entry and acknowledgements. Provides training and coaching to staff on handling contributions from institutions.
Minimum four year degree. Minimum three years experience in development/fund raising in a non-profit organization. Minimum of two years supervisory experience. Excellent customer service, organizational and written/oral communication skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and experience with a data base program preferably Raiser’s Edge.
Education
Monterey Bay Aquarium Teacher on Special Assignment (TERM ENDS 9/1/09)
Full-time term position available
The MBA Teacher on Special Assignment will be a liaison between Monterey Bay Aquarium and K-12 teacher in our partner school districts. Responsibilities include assisting in the instruction of summer professional development institutes, school-based coaching and mentoring and the facilitation of online professional learning communities. This position will require weekly visits to tri-county area schools. Serve as a liaison between Monterey Bay Aquarium, district staff and teachers. Be familiar with district protocols and procedures. Work with district and aquarium partners to identify student and teacher needs, provide professional development programs to meet those needs and track student progress and teacher development. Deliver programs which incorporate the aquarium's main messages and exemplify effective communication, high levels of learner participation, scientific methods of inquiry, accurate information, attention to human safety, commitment to animal welfare and a passion for ocean conservation. Be sincerely interested in diverse people of all ages, in nature, and in environmental conservation. Design and deliver teacher programs that incorporate best practices for multicultural audiences. Be self-confident, socially outgoing, cooperative, courteous, honest and interpersonally effective. Demonstrate excellent English communication skills through oral conversation and presentations, in written correspondence and instructional materials.
Minimum of 5 years experience in teaching science in a K-12 classroom, middle school science preferred. Experience with inquiry teaching strategies. Experience in providing teacher professional development programs focused on science and/or English Language Learning. Excellent communication and interpersonal relationship skills. Experience in instructional coaching and/or mentoring.
Must have a current California Teaching Credential and be familiar with current California Science Standards. Must have a current California Drivers License. Maintain professional standards and priorities consistent with the aquarium's mission, values, guiding principles, strategic imperatives and annual goals. Be self-motivated, organized, flexible and able to work well independently and with a team. Be proficient in the use of common instructional, audio-visual and computer equipment.
Exhibit Production
Senior Exhibit Technician Term ends 4/24/11
Full-time position available
This position requires versatile skills and advance knowledge for the design, production, fabrication, installation and maintenance of a complex and diverse array of exhibit graphics and presentation techniques and components; and lighting technology, products and electrical systems. This position demands a skilled craftsman to operate specialized equipment and tools and to perform graphic techniques. Also strong communication and organization skills to carry out production steps with in-house and out of house vendors.
Must have skills needed in fabrication and installation of graphic components to assure to follow design criteria and meet high levels of creativity and quality standards. Must have strong communication skills to be able to perform job tasks and responsibilities in a team environment; accurate record keeping and organizational skills; knowledge and skill in an array of graphic design and fabrication techniques; computer design software, layout, operating specialized laminating equipment, computerized vinyl cutting equipment, drafting, construction and cabinet making techniques, color mixing, painting, mount making. Also required to use small hand tools and apply various types of installation techniques. Able to work with heavy work loads, critical timing of installations and deadlines require ability to work quickly, exercise good judgment, create good solutions for problems and initiate action.
Finance
Controller
Full-time position available
The Controller is responsible for supervising and coordinating the activities of the accounting department. Includes management of the general ledger and creation of financial reports and tax information. Manages annual audit. Oversees compliance with federal grant requirements and other restricted funds. Responsible for ongoing enhancement and monitoring of documented system of internal controls.
BA/BS in accounting required. Licensed CPA strongly preferred. Required to have minimum of 3 years experience as controller in a not-for-profit environment or equivalent experience, minimum of 8 years experience in an accounting environment, and minimum of 3 years supervisory and management experience. Excellent supervisory skills required. Experience with implementing and maintaining an accounting system with multiple restricted funds. Extensive knowledge of federal OMB accounting and reporting requirements. Extensive knowledge and experience with establishing and maintaining internal control policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to foster a team environment.
Accountant
Full-time position available
The Accountant is responsible for directing the monthly close, performing the fixed assets close, assisting with the annual close, and assisting with preparation and execution of the annual financial audit. The Accountant is also responsible for reconciling all balance sheet accounts and obtaining or preparing all necessary supporting schedules. The Accountant coordinates monthly financial reporting with the merchandising operator as it relates to premises rental, commission, reimbursable expenses, special programs and memberships and coordinates monthly financial reporting with Monterey Bay Aquarium Support Services as it relates to rental activities. The Accountant will also prepare all regulatory filings including the transmittal of 1099 forms to vendors and the IRS. The Accountant will also provide financial information to other departments as requested, perform other special projects as directed by the Assistant Controller, Senior Manager of Finance, and the CFO, and act as backup support to the Payroll Manager.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance preferred. Three years related experience. Work independently and also as part of a team. Possess a strong knowledge of Excel, Word and Microsoft applications. Knowledge of Microsoft Great Plains financial software a plus. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent problem solving skills. Possess great attention to detail. Able to multitask, prioritize and work accurately while meeting deadlines.
Self-motivated and able to plan daily workload. Ability to prepare and interpret financial data.
Financial Analyst
Full-time position available
Responsible for the analysis of complex financial data and the creation of monthly reports to support effective management and decision-making across the organization. Conducts studies to improve the operational and financial effectiveness of the organization. Extracts financial data from various accounting and information systems. Performs moderately complex statistical, cost and financial analysis of financial reports and data and prepares subsequent narrative analysis for management. The position will provide financial analysis support to the Assistant Controller.
Perform variance analyses between budgeted and actual results and review analyses with budget stakeholders. Forecast and monitor cash positions.Assist in the management and monitoring of expenditures associated with contracts and grant awards. Assist the Controller in the preparation of reports to lenders and the preparation of internal-use financial reports.Assist the Controller and Director of Finance in the preparation of annual budget and review of departmental budget data.Prepare financial analyses of project costs and present findings in summary reports for executives, management and other employees and stakeholders. Maintain general ledger account segments. Provide schedules and perform account analyses to support amounts reported in annual audit report. Monitor usage of private and public grants and assist the Development Department in the preparation of reports to grantors. Develop new procedures to improve timeliness and accuracy of data and information flow to all areas of the organization.
Guest Experience
Guest Experience Representative
Part-time position available
The Guest Experience Representative is responsible for greeting and assisting all visitors to the aquarium by performing the specific duties of Entrance Host/Hostess, Cashier, or Group Greeter as needed. The Guest Services Representative also assists with line and crowd control and performs the duties of an Auditorium Host/Hostess as scheduled and may be required to learn and perform other duties within the position class as directed by the supervisor.
Must have effective written and oral communication skills; basic counting skills and excellent customer service skills.
Guest Experience Program Specialist
Full-time position available
The Guest Experience Programs Specialist will work with the Managers of Guest Experience Programs and interdivisional team of staff and contractors to deliver and develop visitor programming at a variety of venues throughout and beyond the aquarium. The Guest Experience Programs Specialist will assist in supervision, scheduling, hosting, training, and feedback of regular and seasonal staff, contractors, volunteers, and student guides involved in visitor program delivery.
Present various aquarium visitor programs on weekdays, weekends, and some evenings, including: storytelling, lectures, labs, tours, feeding narrations, and theater pieces as needed. At least half of every day spent in direct contact with aquarium guests or volunteer guides, delivering programming. Serve as primary science advisor on visitor program training materials. Create and update written training materials for presenters and volunteers with varying levels of science background. Assist in the training and continued coaching of volunteers, staff and interns. Provide support for interpretive staff and volunteer guides. Host guest presenters including lecturers, storytellers, and theater professionals, serve as their liaison during their presentations. Work with theater professionals to develop and implement cooperative programs. Promote visitor participation in programs. Assess program effectiveness through a variety of methods including visitor interviews.
Marketing
Integrated Marketing Coordinator
Full-time position available
This position is responsible for developing and overseeing the daily coordination of Integrated Marketing's email, promotions and customer service initiatives and programs. Work with Marketing team to meet attendance and associated revenue goals. Develop and execute innovative promotional programs in both core and outer markets that increase market and brand awareness. Ensure strategies are tactically executed in a creative and timely manner and within expense guidelines. Lead promotions team; provide proper training, delegation of tasks and ongoing communication of marketing strategies. Oversee promotional events from inception to completion, including working entire event and completing post-event statistics. Provide ongoing promotional activity & event training to Guest Experience staff. Coordinate and execute components of large projects or entire projects as assigned - from start to finish - including project management, data gathering and manipulation, synthesis and modeling, problem solving, and communication of insights and recommendations. Coordinate the process of planning for Sea Notes and other “full community” email publications.
Stay abreast of best practices and technical deliverability priorities for email marketing. Manage the technical process of segmenting and launching emails, including: managing the development of email templates, managing the master email database, segmenting the database to create appropriate versions of Sea Notes, loading emails into the email distribution tool, testing emails to ensure that all links work and that emails display correctly in all major email clients, including Hotmail, Yahoo, Gmail, Outlook (multiple versions) and AOL (multiple versions), and launching emails and reporting on results. Manage tests to maximize deliverability and open rates. Maintain master email calendar, as established among emailing departments. Launch a quarterly benchmark survey to the list to assess satisfaction with Sea Notes. Provide recommendations (to include executional considerations) regarding to innovative mass market special events.
Sales
Event Ambassador
On-call position available
The Event Host/Hostess works closely with the Event Coordinator in monitoring admissions, greeting and interacting with guests during special evening events at the aquarium such as private and corporate gatherings. This is an on-call position.
Must have a high school diploma, capable of making independant decisions and must have strong interpersonal skills.
Security
Security Officer
Seasonal position available
The Security officer will provide a safe environment for MBA property, employees, volunteers and visitors. Conduct daily patrols of all MBA buildings, grounds and parking lots to ensure all entry points are operational and secure. Immediately report all deficiencies to the Security supervisor and Safety manager. Shifts will vary according to needs. This position ends on 9/15/2008.
Must have written and oral communication skills in English.
Must have knowledge of security procedures, and powers of arrest. Proficient report writing. Must be proficient with MS Word, and MS Outlook. Must maintain a valid driver's license without excessive convictions and DUI offenses. Must be bondable.
The Human Resources Office
The Human Resources office is located at 898 Wave Street (a block up from the aquarium, at the corner of Wave and David). We're open to the public Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Tel: (831) 648-4890
Updated: Monday, August 25, 2008