Lead Waterfront Assistant, SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies
Location: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Islands
Organization: The School for Field Studies (SFS) - Center for Marine Resource Studies
Contract Type: Not specified
Main Description: The Lead Waterfront Assistant (Lead WA) provides support in the areas of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance. The position assists faculty with various research projects, including planning, data gathering, analysis and report writing. The position also assists the Dive Safety Officer / Marine Operations Coordinator in the implementation of the dive and waterfront program. This includes assisting with the safe and prudent conduct of SCUBA, snorkeling, swimming, and boating activities conducted at the Center.
SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of complex environmental problems faced by local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work.
Requirements:
- Ability to obtain Turks and Caicos Island visa (SFS will assist with completing this process)
- BA/BS in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine Policy and Socio-economics
- Current First Aid and CPR certifications
- Current, active PADI Instructor certification, including insurance
- Ability to provide own SCUBA gear, including service receipt for regulators
- Experience working with U.S. college-age students in a professional setting
- Small boat handling experience
- Small boat maintenance trouble identification
- Experience organizing and facilitating groups
- Clean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission vehicles and boats
- 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
Benefits/Conditions:
- SFS will assist with Turks and Caicos Island visa process
- Live on site at the field station
- Work with small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students and visiting researchers
How to Apply: Submit a cover letter and resume outlining relevant experiences via the online application on the SFS Careers page at https://fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/
