 Thank
you for your interest in volunteering at the Manatee Observation &
Education
Center. Please let us know what you are interested in by
filling in the
information
below. Call 772-466-1600, ext. 3071 for more information.
Where do your talents lie? Check the position(s) which most interest you:
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GREETER
Greets
visitors at
the Center’s
front desk,
collects admission,
gives helpful
information,
answers phone,
promotes center’s memberships, informs visitors about our
special events.. |
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DISCOVERY GUIDE
Roams throughout the Center, inside and out. Guides guests
to exhibits
and displays, answers questions about our natural resources,
especially manatees,
offers to show videos. |
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ROVING NATURALIST
Is stationed outside along the covered walkway. Greets
visitors
and educates guests about the outdoor displays, the Center itself,
looks for manatees & records
sightings. Encourages visitors to go inside the Center to view aquariums and
life-size
manatee display. |
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EDUCATION ASSISTANT
Assists Education Coordinator with school groups, gives
group tours
of Center, assists with off-site classes and festivals, assists
with developing
displays. |
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VANISHING MERMAID
GIFT SHOP SALES ASSISTANT
Greet and assist customers in the Gift
Shop. Conduct sales transactions. May be asked to assist with merchandise tagging
and inventory. |
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ASSIST WITH GRANT
WRITING
Researches the Internet, library, & other sources to locate grants suitable for our needs. Assists with grant development and follow-up. |
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SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Assists with contacting participants, organizing events,
sending invitations, introduces speakers, helps at festival
booths. |
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CLERICAL ASSISTANT
Assists with various office duties including answering phones,
filing,
computer work, making phone calls. |
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DESIGNER/HANDYPERSON
Assists with exhibit development, creation, & installation. Carpentry & Painting skills helpful. |
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MAINTENANCE/GROUNDSKEEPING
Assists groundskeeping crew with maintenance, sweeping, raking, picking up litter, and removing unwanted plants. Also may assist with construction and repairs. Projects may include minor plumbing repairs, carpentry, or painting. |
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SPEAKER/ LECTURER
Is part of the Center's Speaker's Bureau speaking at community association meetings about the Manatee Center. |
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MARKETING/PUBLICITY ASSISTANT
Assists in developing ideas and events to fund Center projects. Assist with press releases and producing marketing materials. |
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