Career 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 Openings
Education Specialist - Full Time
The Education Specialist – Full Time 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, comfortable working in front of the public, and has weekend and weekday availability.
Please submit 1.) a completed Florida Oceanographic Society employment application, 2.) detailed cover letter explaining your interest in this position and your relevant experience, 3.) resume or CV, and 4.) contact information for three professional or academic references by email to Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education and Exhibits, at [email protected]. Incomplete application packages will not be considered (see full job description below for more information).
Assistant Educator - Part Time
The Assistant Educator – Part Time 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, comfortable working in front of the public, and has weekend and weekday availability.
Please submit a completed 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 [email protected]. Incomplete application packages will not be considered (see full job description for more information).
Summer Camp Counselor (Temporary) - Full Time
Florida Oceanographic Society’s Education Department seeks an energetic, passionate, and dedicated individual to serve as a Summer Camp Counselor during the summer of 2026. This temporary, full-time, paid position will be based at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center in Stuart, FL. The ideal candidate will have a strong science, nature, or environmental background, and a passion for working with children.
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Research Intern (Lucinids) - Full Time
We are looking for degree-seeking students interested in gaining experience through an internship with the Research Department at Florida Oceanographic Society. This is a paid internship which requires a commitment of 40 hours per week. The goal of the internship is to gain experience in collaboration, experimental design, data collection, and dissemination of results while working as part of productive research and restoration laboratory. Interns will also assist with ongoing monitoring and various research projects, including laboratory and field work. Interns will gain valuable field and laboratory experience as they are fully integrated into the research department. We are happy to work with the successful applicant to structure an internship program that will satisfy specific university requirements for credit, if necessary. Must be able to lift 50 pounds, work outdoors in Florida climate for extended periods of time, and be at least 18 years old.
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EDUCATION INTERN - PART TIME (SPRING and SUMMER)
Do you have a background in biology, marine biology, environmental science, or science education and a passion for sharing scientific knowledge with the public? 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. The Education Intern will work as part of FOS’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, comfortable working in front of the public, and has weekend and weekday availability. We are happy to work with the successful applicant to structure an internship program that will satisfy specific university requirements for credit, if necessary. This paid internship requires a minimum commitment of at least ten weeks and three 6-hour shifts (18 hrs.) per week, including both weekend shifts. Housing is not provided.
Education Internships are offered in the winter, spring, and summer. We are currently hiring for spring (February – May) and summer (May – August) internship positions. Please specify which time period you are applying for in your letter of interest.
Application instructions are included in the position description, linked below. Incomplete application packages will not be considered.
