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, Icthyology, Plankton, Benthic Ecology, and Physical Oceanography of the San Francisco Bay Estuary. Supervision of interns and assistance with data collection when appropriate. Candidates are required to have a formal degree in science and experience in teaching and public speaking. Qualified candidates must be physically fit and able to lift heavy equipment.
Reliable transportation is necessary.
Minorities and Spanish bilinguals are encouraged to apply. The Marine Science Institute is a non-smoking environment. 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.