[Coral-List] Job Announcement from Coral Restoration Foundation

[Ken Nedimyer]

Job Announcement

 

The Coral Restoration Foundation Inc, is seeking job applicants to fill two new positions in their Florida Keys coral nursery and restoration program.  Both positions are fully funded for two years with partial funding for a third year, and applicants must be located or able to re-locate in the Florida Keys and start by September 1st.

 

Position #1     Operations Manager

Duties will include:

·         Diving and boat handling duties 

·         Benthic  habitat assessments and fish surveys

·         Data management and analysis (GIS experience preferred)

·         Assist in supervising employees, interns,  grad students, and volunteer divers  

·         Prepare and present oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences,

·         Assist in grant writing

Minimum requirements are:

·         Certified Diver (AAUS certification preferred)

·         CPR, First Aid ( Oxygen Administration Preferred)

·         BS in marine biology (MS preferred)

·         Drivers license with a clean driving record

·         Boat handling experience (USCG captains license preferred)

·         Experience working underwater

·         US Citizen

Compensation: 40K per year, 10 days paid vacation, 5 days paid sick time, paid holidays, health insurance credit.

 

Position #2     Field Biologist

Duties will include:

·         Diving and boat handling duties Benthis habitat assessments and fish surveys

·         Data management and analysis

·         Prepare and present oral and written presentations to a variety of audiences

·         Assist in supervising volunteer divers, interns, and grad students

Minimum requirements are:

·         Certified Diver (AAUS certification preferred)

·         CPR, First Aid, (Oxygen Administration preferred)

·         BS in marine biology or related field

·         Drivers license with a clean driving record

·         Boat handling experience 

·         Experience working underwater

·         US Citizen

Compensation: 30K per year, 10 days paid vacation, 5 days paid sick time, paid holidays, health insurance credit.

 

Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resumé, and any examples of grant writing or publishing experience to Ken at coralrestoration.org .  Applications will be accepted through August 10th, and interviews will take place August 10th thru 20th.