[Coral-List] Marine Science Field Instructor Needed

[Ginette Hughes]

MARINE SCIENCE FIELD INSTRUCTOR

MARINELAB, KEY LARGO, FL

 

Do you like subtropical sun and ocean?

Do you like working with kids from the 5th through 12th grades?

 

MarineLab is seeking a FULL TIME marine science field instructor for its
marine environmental education center in Key Largo, Florida.  Instructors
lead discussions and labs on subtropical marine topics such as seagrass,
mangroves, and coral reefs, and lead snorkeling field trips via boat to
investigate local marine communities in the offshore waters of Key Largo.  

 

Qualifications

.       great communication skills

.       outgoing and enthusiastic personality 

.       willingness to work long hours (nights and weekends) during season

.       enjoyment of outdoors in subtropical sun and ocean environments 

.       BS or BA in marine science, marine biology, biology, ecology, or
related natural science 

.       Open Water SCUBA certification 

.       small boat (20'-25') handling experience 

.       teaching experience 

.       in-water supervision experience.  

 

Instructors receive certification in Lifeguard, First Aid, CPR and Boating
Safety as part of their training period.  

 

Physical requirements

Candidate must be in good physical condition.  Working outdoors in
subtropical sun, in ocean conditions with students, requires some degree of
physical activity but mostly normal lifting, standing, etc. 

 

Salary and Benefits

$26,500 plus health insurance, paid vacation, and sick leave. 

 

To apply

Download the application from www.marinelab.org <http://www.marinelab.org/>
and 

.       Mail with requested materials to:  Ginette Hughes, Senior Vice
President, P O Box 787, Key Largo, FL 33037.   OR

.       Fax it to 305-451-3909 OR

.       Email it to ginettehughes at mrdf.org

 

Important: You may attach a resume to the application but resumes without
applications will not be considered!

 

Important dates

Application deadline: November 10, 2006

Position starts: January 8, 2007

 
Ginette Hughes
Senior Vice President, Program Services
Marine Resources Development Foundation
(800) 741-1139
(305) 451-1139