[Coral-List] Waterfront Intern positions available - Turks and Caicos Islands

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Mon Mar 5 16:57:32 EST 2018


Internship Summary
The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas of program
delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety,
risk management and site maintenance. Interns assist faculty with various
research projects, including planning, data gathering, analysis and report
writing. Interns also assist the Diving Safety Officer in the implementation
of the dive and waterfront program, activities, and operations including the
safe and prudent conduct of SCUBA, snorkeling, swimming, and boating
activities conducted at the Center.
 
Location:
The SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies - South Caicos, Turks & Caicos
Islands
 
Start Date:
August 20, 2018  (this is a 1 year internship)

Reports to:
Center Director.
Day to day supervision may be delegated to Student Affairs Manager, Faculty,
Site Manager, or Diving Safety Officer as appropriate.
 
Duties/Responsibilities:

Basic Program Support 

*	Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in
review/analysis following students' departure
*	Participate in training activities for new center staff prior to and
during the program
*	Participate in the orientation and re-entry components of the
program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program
period
*	Assist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials
and projects, community service projects, recreational activities, and other
program activities as requested
*	Assist students with academic and research materials and projects
*	Organize and prepare support materials for faculty lectures and
field trips including slides, photographs, charts, graphs, maps, field
samples and equipment
*	Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as data logging,
purchasing, keeping inventories, record keeping, and routine maintenance of
site and equipment as requested
*	Help organize students to perform their required tasks in support of
the residential aspects of program, e.g., food preparation, recycling
efforts, center clean-ups, student committees, etc.
*	Participate in resolving group management issues and student
discipline problems
*	Monitor student morale and assist in solving daily problems at the
Center
*	Participate in preparation of the Final Reports and other required
reports and/or manual revisions as requested
*	Assist with other logistical, group management and administrative
tasks
*	Live on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals
with the students
*	On a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific "staff
of the day" duties
*	Take part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social
and field activities
*	At the request of the Center Director, serve as caretaker for Center
during program breaks and center rentals
*	Drive standard transmission vehicles and boats as needed
*	Participate in community service activities
*	At all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and
local community



Safety & Risk Management 

*	Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies,
procedures, and rules.
*	Participate in the review and revision of Center Risk Assessment and
Management plans
*	Recommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risks
*	Know the emergency procedures plan for the Center, including
evacuation plan
*	Participate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and
conduct safety briefings for students and/or staff
*	Complete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety
Audits
*	Ensure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via
periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessions
*	Report infractions of Center rules to the Center Director in a
timely fashion
*	Maintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety
procedures

 

NOTE: Interns are considered volunteer staff, and as such, they are required
to attend all staff meetings, are bound by SFS personnel, safety and program
policies, and are covered by SFS liability, repatriation and evacuation
insurance.
 
Minimum Qualifications 

*	Ability to obtain Turk Islander work authorization required
*	BA/BS in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine Policy
and Socio-economics
*	Current First Aid and CPR certifications
*	Current, active Dive Master certification, including insurance
*	Experience organizing and facilitating groups
*	Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission
vehicles and boats
*	Small boat handling experience
*	Demonstrated ability to work as a team member and independently
*	Demonstrated commitment to environmental issues
*	Willingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field
station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate
students and visiting researchers or programs



Preferred Qualifications 

*	B.S. in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine Policy
and Socio-economics
*	Successful completion of an SFS or similar international residential
program
*	Life guard certification
*	Basic knowledge of small boat and 2-cycle outboard engine repair
*	Familiarity with MS Word, Excel, Access and statistical software
skills
*	In country or regional experience



Compensation/Benefits 

*	Onsite room and board
*	Stipend
*	Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation insurance coverage
*	Invitation to attend SFS courses and lectures


To Apply:
Submit a resume and detailed cover letter outlining relevant experience
online at http://fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal
<http://fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrd
erID=10532413> &a=details&jobOrderID=10532413

 

References will be required upon request.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

 



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