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Marine Jobs
For Who: Mote Marine Laboratory
marine research laboratory and public aquarium: focused on conservation and education
Sector: Non-governmental
Where: Eco Discovery Center, a public nature and education center, in Key West, FL
Salary: 25000
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Science Communication
Where to find similar jobs: Google Search
For Who: Rowan University
Its a university that provides education to younger generation
Sector: Education
Where: Glassboro, NJ
Salary: 70000
Job Level: Entry Level - Management duties
Marine Relevance: A mixture of marine and non-marine Environmental Science,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
For Who: New England Science and Sailing Foundation
Our mission at New England Science & Sailing Foundation (NESS) is to empower students with a love of learning through ocean-based experiential programs that serve schools, teachers, and families. NESS is the first and only program of its kind to be accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Our goal is to advance academic opportunities for K-12 students of all backgrounds in both urban and suburban markets. We offer a unique education model that empowers students with leadership, teamwork, confidence, and problem-solving skills to ensure academic success. Our STEM-based curriculum uses marine science, sailing, powerboating, and adventure sports as learning platforms. We hope you will play a role in helping us continue this important educational mission—in person, online, or on the water!
Sector: Education, Non-governmental
Where: Stonington, CT
Salary: 55000
Job Level: Mid-Level - Management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Engineering, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, Marine Science Communication,
Where to find similar jobs: Social Media
For Who: State of California
My employee works with frontline communities on climate change mitigation projects including issues related to extreme heat, air and water pollution.
Sector: Government, Research, Education, Limited 11 month position - paid by stipend and fellowship ( to be ported to a Ph.D. ) program
Where: Sacramento and Fresno Ca.
Salary: Stipend is 2700 per month with a $10,000+ Fellowship at completion of project .
Job Level: Mid-Level - No management duties
Marine Relevance: Not Marine Natural Science, Non Marine Environmental Science, Non Marine Conservation, Non Marine Science Communication,
Where to find similar jobs: Mailing List
For Who: Smithsonian Environmental Research Center
The lab that I work for (Marine Invasions) studies all aspects of marine invasive species including ballast water, hull fouling, surveys of ports and marinas, and modeling. The higher organization (SERC) is a mixture of marine and non-marine labs studying many different environmental sciences (mercury, climate change, fish conservation, GIS mapping, soil chemistry, etc, etc)
Sector: Research, Non-governmental
Where: Edgewater, MD. Currently a mixture of in person, work from home, and fieldwork
Salary: 60000
Job Level: Mid-Level - Management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Science Communication,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
For Who: Navy
Specifically in the hydrographic branch, complete ocean and coastal surveys for civilian and military uses.
Sector: Government
Where: Office/field
Salary: 50000
Job Level: Mid-Level - Management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, A mixture of marine and non-marine Administration, Marine Diplomacy,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
For Who: IOC-UNESO
The IOC-UNESCO is an intergovernmental organisation which serves kind of like a secretariat to the world's ocean scientists. They have focus areas on ocean observations, tsunami warnings and marine spatial planning, and have now been mandated to manage, and implement the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The Ocean Decade Team is formed of core members who help strategically and implement the calls for Decade actions, as well as develop materials and deliver events. Other members of the team are focused on partnerships, liaising with foundations to mobilise resources, running informal working groups on monitoring & evaluation, technology, data, and communications. There is also a dedicated communications team, and other individuals who support the decentralised implementation structures of the Decade.
Sector: Intergovernmental Organisation
Where: at home, sometimes at the head office in Paris
Salary: ~36,000 USD/year
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Social Science, Marine Science Communication, Marine Administration, Marine Diplomacy
Where to find: Social Media
For Who: N/A
Environmental consulting
Sector: Private Sector
Where: Gainesville, FL USA
Salary: 45k
Job Level: Entry Level - Management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine, Non Marine, A mixture of marine and non-marine Environmental Science, Marine, Non Marine, A mixture of marine and non-marine Conservation,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
For Who: TechSea
TechSea is a recruiting consultancy that hires Observers for NOAA fisheries contracts.
Sector: Government, Research
Where: Seattle/ Bering Sea
Salary: 4,000 per month
Job Level: Entry Level - No management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, Marine Policy,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
For Who: University of Rhode Island
The University of Rhode Island is an academic, state-owned institution primarily focused on research (R1). I work at the Graduate School of Oceanography on the Bay Campus, which is part of the University of Rhode Island system, primarily focused on oceanography research and training the next generation of graduate students.
Sector: Research
Where: Narragansett, RI USA
Salary: 50000
Job Level: Mid-Level - No management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Science Communication,
Where to find similar jobs: Social Media
For Who: US Marine Mammal Commission (https://www.mmc.gov/about-the-commission/meet-the-commission/)
https://www.mmc.gov/about-the-commission/ The US Marine Mammal Commission is an independent agency of the UG Government. We are unique in that we provide policy and science-based oversight of domestic and international policies and actions of federal agencies addressing human impacts on marine mammals and their ecosystems.
Sector: Government
Where: Office is in Bethesda, MD. But, we're all still 100% remote teleworking. For me, that's home (for now) Thornton, NH.
Salary: 73000
Job Level: Mid-Level - No management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, Marine Science Communication, Marine Administration, Marine Policy,
Where to find similar jobs: Mailing List
For Who: Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory
Applied science primarily for government sponsors, especially the DoD
Sector: Research
Where: Laurel, MD, 80% in-person, 20% wfh
Salary: 145000/year
Job Level: Senior Level - No management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
For Who: N/A
Ocean conservation
Sector: Non-governmental
Where: Washington DC, but work remotely from San Diego
Salary: 65000
Job Level: Mid-Level - No management duties
Marine Relevance: Marine Natural Science, Marine Environmental Science, Marine Conservation, Marine Social Science, Marine Diplomacy,
Where to find similar jobs: Jobs Board
NB: This is not a directory of job advertisements.