MarineQuest Summer Program Bus Driver

Marine Quest Summer Program Bus Driver 2026

This temporary position will involve operating a New Hanover County activity bus or passenger van to safely transport program participants between events and locations according to the program schedule.

• Work as a team with Marine Quest instructors and other bus drivers.
• Remain with the bus or group during work hours.
• Maintain general cleanliness and upkeep of the vehicle.
• Report maintenance needs to supervisors immediately.
• Adhere to all New Hanover County School Bus policies and procedures, as well as UNCW Marine Quest policies and procedures.

• Commercial NC Driver’s License.
• Experience transporting K-12 students on an activity bus.
• First Aid and CPR certification (preferred).
• Interest in marine environments (preferred).

Pay range: $17–$19 per hour.
Half‑day position: 7:15 AM–12:15 PM, Monday–Friday (20–25 hours).
Full‑day position: 7:15 AM–4:15 PM, Monday–Thursday and 7:15 AM–1:45 PM, Friday (40 hours).
Evening position: 6 PM–9:15 PM or 7:15 AM–9:00 AM, Friday (5–15 hours).

Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31‑day break.
Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave.
Temporary employees are subject to Affordable Care Act guidelines.

• Final candidates subject to criminal & sex offender background checks.
• Required document:
  Commercial NC Driver's License.
• Optional documents: resume, cover letter.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.