Field Instructor at New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

Organization

New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium

Job Posted

September 26, 2022

Job Category

Job Type

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Contact Name

Rosemary Higgins

Contact Email

rhiggins@njseagrant.org

Location

NJ
United States
The New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium (NJSGC), a non-profit organization on Sandy Hook, is hiring part-time field instructors for their K-12 Education
and Scout Program. NJSGC provides dynamic ocean science programs that include outdoor experiential learning activities such as seining, interactive games, scientific demonstrations, as well as laboratory learning.

Summary

Position Description: As a Field Instructor, your job will be to lead school or scout groups and facilitate outdoor learning through Sandy Hook’s salt marsh and beach environments. Occasional classroom facilitation is needed for indoor laboratory learning activities.

This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in a career in ocean sciences or education, for those with previous teaching experience, or for those who want to share their enthusiasm for the ocean environment.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

  • Interested candidates should be 18 years old or older.
  • No prior experience is required.
  • A background in any of the environmental sciences, education, or knowledge of coastal environments is a plus.

NJSGC will provide paid training to implement programs and become familiar with Sandy Hook as an “outdoor” classroom.

Scheduling is flexible and weekend work is available.

Salary is $15 per hour rate, hours based on availability.

How to apply:

Send resume with cover letter to Rosemary Higgins, College and Special Programs Coordinator, New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium, 22 Magruder Road, Fort Hancock, NJ 07732.

email: rhiggins@njseagrant.org. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. 

Compensation Information

 Salary is $15 per hour rate, hours based on availability.