JOHN G. SHEDD AQUARIUM Job Opportunity Narration Program Coordinator Interpretive and Guest Services Oversees maintenance and growth of the narration program, pre-show program and orientation program. Directly supervises narrators and explores ways to make their performances edutaining. Works with consultant to ensure overall narration program quality. Directly manages Narrators. Explores the creative use of props and costumes. Works with museum theater consultant to conduct quarterly assessments of program. Oversees orientation programs for general public and groups. Oversees marine mammal presentation pre-show program. Sets Collaborates with Director of Husbandry and Direct of Public Affairs to ensure appropriate message development. Provides narrations, pre-shows and orientations on a regular basis to keep current with program needs. Develops and manages narration program and orientation program budgets, including monthly status reporting and quarterly forecasting. Maintains familiarity with current museum theater trends. Position Specifications: Bachelor's degree in museum theater, science, education, interpretation or other related discipline. Minimum of one year's experience training and supervising staff. Minimum of two year's experience in theater, interpretation or museum education. Financial management experience including budget development and forecasting preferred. Background in developing educational programs highly preferred. Excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills . If interested, please submit resume or letter of intent to Human Resources 1200 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago 60605. Fax 312 663-0971. E- mail [log in to unmask]