The Wetlands Institute is currently accepting applications for the part-time and seasonal position of Science Education At Sea (SEAS) Instructor.

• Assists the Outreach Coordinator and other Education staff in teaching standardized programs to groups of students from grades 4-12.  The SEAS program is a 3-hour, ship-based program, including trawling, biodiversity assessments, and plankton, fish and invertebrate studies. Boats depart from Wildwood Crest, New Jersey.
• Helps with the supervision of student groups before and after the program.
• Assists with maintenance of teaching supplies, and preparation and cleanup of equipment aboard the boat before and after the program.
• It is expected that this position will work no more than 25 hours per week from approximately mid-April to mid-June and mid-September to mid-October.

Qualifications
Education and Experience:

• Sufficient education and training to demonstrate an ability or aptitude to perform the above and related duties. A college degree in biology and/or educational field or current enrollment in such a college level course of study is preferred.
• Previous public speaking and/or teaching experience to a variety of groups ranging in all sizes and age levels is a plus.

Special Qualifications:

• Must be able to work outdoors on a boat on the Inter-coastal Waterway, Delaware Bay, and Atlantic Ocean. 
• Must be able to work in all conditions, including sun, rain, and wind.
• Some heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) may be required.
• Final candidate will be subject to a background check.
• Housing is not available for this position.  Applicant must be local to South Jersey.