• Inspire excitement, personal achievement and cooperation of campers.
• Supervise campers and monitor their safety at MSI, during field trips, and aboard the Institute's research vessel.
• Provide an understanding of marine science topics such as adaptations, food webs, and human impact.
• Lead activities, games, and songs.
• Evaluate and supplement current curriculum.
• Keep an inventory of supplies and apprise Camp Director of supply needs.
• Support the training and development of Camp Counselors, Interns and Volunteers.
  

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in marine science, biology or related field.
• Possess current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Reliable transportation.
• Enthusiasm, self-motivation, and leadership skills.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Ability to see projects through to the end.
• Willingness to get wet and muddy in the field.
• Camp experience and a second language helpful!
  

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Year-Round Education Positions

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Science Instructor (part-time paid position)
***We will have Science Instructor positions available in September. Hiring for these positions normally takes place in December and August. Please read the following job descriptions for more information.

Position Responsibilities:

• Teaching aboard our 90-foot research vessel, performing the following specific responsibilities...
  • Understanding the objectives of each learning station
• Safe and accurate operation of oceanographic equipment
• Serving as a deckhand when vessel is docking and undocking
• Close supervision of the actions and behavior of each student in a group
• Development, presentation, and evaluation of science curricula that allows and encourages active involvement by students.
• Continuous update of knowledge in the areas of Marine Ecology, Ichthyology, Plankton, Benthic Ecology, and Physical Oceanography of the San Francisco Bay Estuary.

Ship Program Coordinator
Marine Science Institute
500 Discovery Parkway

Redwood City, CA 94063
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MARINE SCIENCE INSTITUTE
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
SHIP PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Marine Science Institute is a non-profit science and environmental education organization offering hands-on programs that excite and enlighten students about science. We are seeking a qualified Ship Program Coordinator to work with existing staff to supervise the ship programs. MSI is located in Redwood City, CA on the San Francisco Bay.
This is a full-time, salaried position with benefits based on a 40-hour work week. The position begins September, 2003 and ends June 30, 2004.

Position Responsibilities:
Working with the support of the Program Manager the Ship Program Coordinator will:
v Hire and manage the training of all Science Instructors;
v Coordinate staff, curricula, and logistics of all ship-based programs;
v Evaluate and refine ship-based programs;
v Maintain educational equipment;
v Assist in teacher training and curriculum development.
Qualifications:
v College degree in marine science, biology, education or related field;
v Administrative experience with exceptional communication and interpersonal skills;
v Proficiency in PC-based Windows, Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, and Macromedia;
v Ability to organize, prioritize, and efficiently complete varied tasks;
v Excellent writing and proofreading skills;
v Ability to attend to detail, meet deadlines, and work with a high degree of accuracy;
v Flexible, creative team member with leadership skills;
v Knowledge of Spanish is a plus;
v Ability to work some evenings and weekend days;
v Reliable transportation;
v Ability to see projects through to the end;
v Possess current CPR and First Aid certification.
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and two references to:
Marine Science Institute
500 Discovery Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94063
Attn: Ship Program Coordinator Search
(650) 364-2760 x 11
http://www.sfbaymsi.org
*Applications must be received by August 15, 2003.
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Position Responsibilities:
• Development, presentation, and evaluation of "hands-on" outreach programs, slide shows, and assembly programs that are presented at schools, libraries, and educational events.
• Continuous update of knowledge in the areas of Marine Ecology, Icthyology, Plankton, Benthic Ecology, and Physical Oceanography of the San Francisco Bay Estuary.
• Maintenance of educational equipment and outreach vehicle.
• Assistance with husbandry of outreach teaching organisms and operation of specimen holding tanks and display aquariums.
Qualifications:
Enrollment in an undergraduate biology program or previous environmental education experience. Experience in teaching, public speaking/theater, and fluency in Spanish is desired. Must be physically fit and able to lift heavy equipment. Reliable transportation is necessary. Minorities are encouraged to apply. The Marine Science Institute is a non-smoking environment.
To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, and three references to:
Dennis Rogers
Marine Science Institute
500 Discovery Parkway
Redwood City, CA 94063