NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR IMMEDIATE OPENINGS
FALL 2014 MARINE SCIENCE EDUCATION POSITIONS
Newfound Harbor Marine Institute at Seacamp
1300 Big Pine Avenue
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
1-877-SEACAMP
info@seacamp.org
Company Description: A non-profit, residential, environmental educational organization offering marine science programs for 10-17 year olds in a summer camp setting and to visiting elementary, middle, secondary, college, and adult groups throughout the school year.
Full time and Seasonal employment: Marine Science Instructor positions are full time. Internship positions are available throughout the year, and internship credit is available.
Description: Staff lead interpretive programs in tropical marine science for campers/visiting schools and participate in hospitality services required to run a residential facility. Extensive training: science seminars; American Red Cross Waterfront Lifeguarding, Oxygen Administration, First Aid, and CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer; skin diving leadership and Rescue Diver (for currently certified SCUBA divers only, during our summer program); seamanship and boat handling; camp life; and teaching techniques.
Qualifications:
Marine Science Instructor: Recent college graduate in marine science, the biological sciences, or a related field. All applicants must be strong swimmers. Teaching experience and SCUBA certification required.
Marine Science Education Interns: Recent college graduate of or working towards a college degree (must have completed junior year) in marine science, the biological sciences, or a related field. Current college students may obtain credit through an internship. All applicants must be strong swimmers. Teaching experience and SCUBA certification preferred.
Benefits: Salary/Stipend, housing, meals when participants are in residence, training, worker's compensation insurance, and staff boat use during time off.
Contact Information:
To apply: Send resume with complete work history and cover letter to info@seacamp.org, Subject line: Internship, ATTN: KP. We will contact you to complete your employment packet. The process will include an application, official college transcripts, and references. Applicants will be required to submit a Level II fingerprint background check and drug screening prior to employment.