Career & Employment Opportunities
Having a career with Florida Oceanographic Society is more than just a job. It is about having a passion for the environment and our mission to, "inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems."
If you feel strongly about our mission and wish to have a rewarding career with Florida Oceanographic Society, please view our current job openings below.
Current Job Openings:
Director of Research and Conservation - Full Time
The Director of Research and Conservation will guide the Scientific direction for Florida Oceanographic, setting Departmental plans and goals, and designing experiments and projects to inform restoration efforts for water quality and estuarine species, in support of the Florida Oceanographic Mission.
A member of the Leadership Team, the Director actively participates in organizational leadership planning and decision making and interacts with the Board of Directors. This position is open until filled and reports to the Chief Operating Officer. Submit Cover Letter and Resume or CV to Jennifer Hauser at JHauser@floridaocean.org.
Assistant Educator - Part Time
The Assistant Educator works as part of Florida Oceanographic Society’s Education team to carry out daily educational programming for visitors to the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center. This position involves considerable public speaking and guest interaction in an outdoor setting at a coastal science center and aquarium. The ideal candidate is outgoing, passionate, and comfortable working in front of the public.
Please submit Florida Oceanographic Society employment application, detailed cover letter explaining your interest in this position and your relevant experience, resume or CV, and contact information for three professional or academic references for this position to Dr. Zack Jud at zjud@floridaocean.org. Incomplete application packages will not be considered (see full job description for more information).
Animal Care Technician - Full & Part Time
The primary responsibility is team coverage for feeding and husbandry of all aquariums and exhibit animals, as well as maintaining a 750,000 gallon gamefish lagoon, aquarium life support systems, stingray tank, touch tanks, and individual aquariums.
This position is open until filled and reports to the Director of Animal Care and Life Support. Send application, resume and cover letter to Brittany Hascup at bhascup@floridaocean.org.
PAID Education Internship
Do you have a background in biology, marine biology, environmental science, or science education and a desire to build a career in one of these fields? We are looking for degree-seeking students (or recent graduates) interested in gaining experience or possible college credit through an internship with the Education Department at Florida Oceanographic Society. This paid internship requires a minimum commitment of at least two months and three 6-hour shifts (18 hrs.) per week, including weekend shifts. The Education Internship position involves considerable public speaking.
