Marine Science Internships and Jobs
Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) in Key Largo, FL is now accepting applications for Fall 2017 Marine Conservation Interns.
ABOUT THE INTERNSHIP: REEF’s Marine Conservation Internship provides an in-depth look into REEF's Volunteer Fish Survey Project and Invasive Lionfish Program. The internship provides diverse experiences including non-profit operations, outreach and education, field experience, data collection and management, public speaking, event planning and advertising. During the three month internship, you will have many opportunities to dive and volunteer with partner organizations in the Florida Keys and South Florida. Visit www.REEF.org/internship to learn more and apply. BENEFITS: - Exposure to numerous non-profit educational and environmental organizations - Experience in Florida and Caribbean fish identification and surveying - Opportunity to become a member of REEF’s Advanced Assessment Team - Experience with marketing, communications, and graphic design - Assist with the planning and operation of REEF Fest, an annual event to support marine conservation - Opportunities to teach others about the marine environment during presentations and community outreach - Gain hands-on experience with diverse tasks and responsibilities at a small non-profit organization - Network with key figures in marine science, SCUBA diving, underwater photography, and conservation - Have plentiful opportunities to dive - Earn college credit, if appropriate - Receive letters of recommendation upon successful completion of the internship - Earn dive training certifications from local dive shops and instructors, when applicable - Make long lasting friendships with like-minded individuals - Live in the beautiful, sunny Florida Keys, where the ocean is your backyard Application deadline is June 19, 2017. ****************************************************************** Original announcement received on 06/03/2017 by: Ellie Splain Education Program Manager Reef Environmental Education Foundation 98300 Overseas Highway Key Largo, FL 33037 www.REEF.org
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The Marine Science Station in Crystal River, Florida, a Citrus County School District educational facility, is now hiring a dedicated and passionate marine science educator. This position is ideal for those interested in teaching hands-on laboratory and field-based lessons to elementary and secondary students on land, aboard boats, and literally within habitats of coastal springs, rivers, estuaries, and the Gulf of Mexico. To learn more about the Marine Science Station, go to http://mss.citrusschools.org/. To learn more about the Citrus County School District, a State of Florida High Performing School District, go to http://www.citrus.k12.fl.us/.
Job Summary This is a full-time position as the Marine Science Station Teacher at the Citrus County School District’s Marine Science Station in Crystal River, Florida. The Marine Science Station Teacher’s primary job goal is to implement experiential student learning activities in a classroom/lab setting, aboard the Marine Science Station vessels, and within the coastal waters of Citrus County and the Gulf of Mexico. The Marine Science Station Teacher provides hands-on content in marine biology, oceanography, coastal ecology, and environmental science. Other responsibilities include aquatic animal care, aquarium life support maintenance, maintenance of teaching resources, grant writing, basic vessel and field equipment maintenance, and other incidental tasks consistent with the objectives of the position. Qualifications
To successfully perform within this position, applicants should have the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies:
Physical Requirements Heavy work. Must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently as needed to move objects. Must be able to swim well and use snorkeling equipment. Must be able to work in adverse physical and weather conditions found in Florida throughout the year. Consistently exposed to outdoor biological and physical elements present on the Marine Science Station campus, aboard vessels, and in the water. Terms of Employment Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District’s approved compensation plan. Base starting salary is $35,000. The length of the work year is 10 months, 196 days with the option of extra duty camp days during the summer and possibly weekends. How to Apply
Original announcement received on 06/03/2017 by: Earnie Olsen MSS Supervisor Citrus County School District 12646 West Fort Island Trail Crystal River, FL 34429 http://mss.citrusschools.org ![]() Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach, FL is now accepting applications for Data Collection Interns this fall semester. For further information and instructions, please see: https://www.marinelife.org/about/careers/data-collection-intern/ |
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