Marine Science Educator Jobs

Dauphin Island Sea Lab’s Discovery Hall Programs has an opening for a marine science educator to work within a collaborative education and outreach group. This is a full-time, year-round position with benefits.

Remote work is not possible.

DHP educators develop and teach high quality on-site and off-site hands-on informal educational programs (field-based, in-school and virtual) about marine and coastal issues to K-12 students, teachers and the general public year-round. Off-site programs include overnight travel throughout the state as part of our BayMobile program as well as occasional outreach events.

Educators also work on grant-funded projects, make presentations at national and state conferences, participate in professional development activities, and assist in evaluations of DHP programs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver established and assist in the development of new STEM hands-on classes for K-12 students onsite at DISL and across the state
• Participate and collaborate in the development and implementation of grants to support educational programing and specific activities for K-12 students and educators
• Participate in outreach efforts to students across Alabama and the general public across the Gulf coast
• Deliver established and assist in the development of new marine science programs virtually and in schools across the state
• Deliver established and assist in the development of new programs in coastal habitats (including large and small vessel trips and kayak trips) for outdoor field classes and outdoor activities to school-age children onsite at DISL

Salary

Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience. DHP’s salary range is similar to that for resource teachers in the Mobile County Public School System.

Area of specialization

Environmental education - marine science / oceanography

Anticipated Start Date

September 5, 2023

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach about northern Gulf Coast coastal ecosystems at educational and environmental outreach events
• Participate in departmental events (meetings, retreats) and decision-making; pursue individual and team professional development
• As part of a team, teach K-12 students and teachers onsite at DISL about northern Gulf of Mexico coastal ecosystems using a field-based hands-on approach; virtually and in classrooms across Alabama using experiential strategies

Minimum qualifications

• Ability to sustain flexible work schedule, including evening, weekend, and holiday hours
• Ability to pass and comply with all drug testing policies and other procedures including background check
• Comfortable in and around the water and on kayaks, boats
• Bachelor’s degree in science with a major appropriate for the field of marine science
• Ability to obtain CDL (bus) certification
• Valid state driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to obtain CPR and 1st aid certification
• Computer skills – Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), presentation software, social media and Google

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with aquatic robotics
• Familiarity with northern Gulf of Mexico coastal ecosystems
• Master’s degree in marine science or secondary education
• Bilingual (Spanish preferred)

Knowledge, skills and abilities

We are most interested in hiring individuals whose interests and passions fit in the vision and mission of the Dauphin Island Sea Lab and Discovery Hall Programs.

DISL’s mission is to be a center for transformative U.S. oceanic and coastal research and education in Alabama. As an integral part of DISL, Discovery Hall Programs’ vision is to be a center of excellence in experiential education about the Gulf of Mexico and the ocean for PreK-gray audiences.

DHP strives to be an equitable and inclusive group that encourages and supports collaboration, flexibility and fairness to all individuals. We recognize that a diversity of perspectives, lived experiences, ideas and passions allows us to better meet our goal of having ocean-literate communities in Alabama and that equity, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to achieving Discovery Hall Programs’ mission. We recognize that the paths to environmental education are varied and encourage applications from a diversity of individuals whose passions and interests align with DHP’s. We are especially interested in individuals that bring unique skill sets to DISL.

Applicants should be reliable, dynamic, creative, innovative, team-oriented, positive-thinking, flexible, a self-starter and willing to get wet and muddy. They should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to work with variety of audiences, abilities, backgrounds, ages and with all types of learners with patience and positivity.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Ability to work outdoors and on vessels, often in hot, humid or wet conditions. Ability to lift 25lbs. Requires occasional weekend work and overnight travel.

Instructions for Applying

To apply, please submit a cover letter, current CV or resume, transcripts, and at least 3 and up to 5 references (names and contact information) to Marine Science Educator Job Search, Discovery Hall Programs, 101 Bienville Blvd, Dauphin Island, AL, 36528 or email a pdf of all materials to [email protected], with Marine Science Educator positions in the subject line.

Application review will begin on July 24 and continue until the position is filled.

Restrictions: There is a 6 months probationary period for all DISL employment contracts.

Equal Opportunity

DISL is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from a diverse pool of prospective educators without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic or any other identity information.

Additional Information: Contact us with additional questions or concerns at [email protected], 251-861-2141, 7515. Review of applications will begin on July 24, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. We anticipate having someone in place early to mid-September.