Seasonal Environmental Naturalist – Southeast, AK
The Tour Naturalist requires public speaking ability and experience using PA systems. Develops tour narrative and conduct natural biology history presentations for groups of up to 100 passengers. Tour Naturalist Guide assists passengers boarding & disembarking; provide safety and emergency orientation; and work as a team member to distribute snacks and maintain impeccably clean vessel at all times.

Knowledge in local biology, environmental, glaciology, geography, flora & fauna, topography, history, geology, culture, marine biology, wildlife and current issues of the area traveled is preferred. Naturalist guide will create and present public narration on deck, by sharing their knowledge in a friendly and easily understood manner. Encourage guests to spend as much time on deck exploring and experiencing the natural surroundings. Educate guests on the eco-system and environment in a non-condescending manner. Share your passion of science and nature with guests!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop tour guide narrative plan with duty captain for each voyage, factoring time constraints, weather, recent sightings, tide, season, etc.

• Direct passengers boarding and disembarking, and during an emergency. Conduct safety and emergency orientation.

• Work with Passenger Service crew members to provide commentary and personal interaction/service with up to 110 passengers on tour.

• Assist other crew in maintaining vessel appearance, cleanliness, sanitation, and safety.

• Other duties under supervision of Captain.

Qualifications/Experience:

• Prefer experience on passenger carrying vessels.

• Public speaking experience very helpful. Must be able to effectively communicate with up to 110 passengers on a P.A. system.

• BS or higher degree dealing with natural resources, marine biology, environmental education or policy, botany, forestry, environmental geography, anthropology, history or other related field of study preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Must be able to learn and retain pertinent background material provided on board, for presentation to passengers.

• Must be able to work as a team with other crew to present coordinated narration and a quality experience for customers.

• Must be able to lift and move objects of up to 50 lbs. as required.

• Must be drug free (pre-employment and random drug testing is Coast Guard required).

• Must be able to work varied shift hours, including weekends and holidays. Days off will be scheduled but must be willing to be flexible in meeting tour demand.

• Must be clean, well groomed, courteous, honest, and most important, reliable.

• Uniform shirts & jacket provided.

Pay

DOE. Limited Benefits. This is a seasonal full time position from mid-April to October. Preference will be given to candidates who are available to work through the end of the season without interruption. An end of season bonus will be paid to employees who complete their contract in good standing.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Referral program

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Supplemental Pay:

• Signing bonus
• Tips

Experience:

• Alaska: 1 year (Preferred)
• Outdoors Guide: 1 year (Preferred)

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work authorization:

• United States (Required)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Employment Length:

• 4 – 6 months
• Varies

Work Remotely:

• No