Marine Environmental Science Educator; s - PAID Internship

Position: Marine Environmental Science Educator(s) - PAID Internship
About SUNY Maritime College:

SUNY Maritime College located on a 55-acre scenic waterfront property on the outskirts of New York City on the Throggs Neck peninsula where the East River meets Long Island Sound. The campus blends the best of two worlds: a comfortable college-town feel with the greatest city in the world. An impressive view of the sound extends toward the North Atlantic, yet only a few miles away are Yankee Stadium and midtown Manhattan.

SUNY Maritime offers an array of employment opportunities stemming from entry level to professional positions which encourage growth and development among its employees.

Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College, located in Throggs Neck (Bronx), New York, is looking for outgoing, responsible and motivated Marine Environmental Science Educators to develop, test, implement, and evaluate a hands-on marine environmental science curriculum and lesson plans for its three, 2-week long sessions of Maritime Adventure Camp. Apply your knowledge and passion for marine science to ignite program participants' interest in marine environmental science and aquatic activities.

Candidates will be given preference based on core studies at SUNY Maritime College in Marine Environmental Science curriculum relevant to the internship.

Responsibilities:

• Adapt and develop marine science curriculum for campers in 3rd - 9th grade
• Prepare and teach daily hands-on marine science lessons and activities
• Collaborate and work with counselors, counselors in training (CITs), and other camp staff
• Ensure a safe and fun learning environment
• Evaluate and adjust lesson plans and activities, as needed
• Acquire, prepare, maintain and properly clean and stow all materials and equipment
• Assist with other educational summer programs at the Waterfront, including "Boogie Down to the Sound"
• Perform all other duties as assigned by Waterfront Staff

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Currently pursuing degree in marine environmental science, marine biology, environmental education, related field or equivalent training and knowledge, preferably with teaching experience
• Passion for sharing your love of the marine environment and aquatic activities with children
• Fun-loving, sense of adventure, team player, positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work well with others as a collaborative team player and take initiative as a leader

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in camp, nature, or marine education center setting with children
• Experience with US Sailing REACH Curriculum or other STEM programs
• Current CPR and First Aid Certification
• Experience in maintaining fish tanks, seining, and identifying marine species
• Waterfront Lifeguard Certification
• US POWERBOATING Safe Powerboat Handling Certification
• PADI or NAUI SCUBA Certification

Additional Information:

Classification: FLSA non-exempt position that is eligible for overtime monies.

Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL)
Local Title: Marine Environmental Science Educator(s)

Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when position is filled.

Compensation

• $4650/summer; lunch included
• Possible dorm room housing available
• May qualify for SUNY Maritime College Environmental Science Internship (ES 505 - 3 credits) upon approval of Science Department

Tentative Schedule

• Mid-May to mid-June: curriculum preparation (flexible hours, work from home or on-site)
• June 22 - June 26, 2026: on-site camp training & orientation
• June 29 - August 7, 2026: camp (three 2-week sessions, Monday - Friday)
• August 10 & 11, 2026: post-camp debrief & pack-up
• Will be required to work one Saturday, date TBD, at "Boogie Down to the Sound" event

For those desiring additional information, please contact the Waterfront at waterfront.

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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