Marine Education Assistant

Target Audience(s): Educator (K-12)
Undergraduate Student
Graduate Student


Institution: Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium

Institutional Web Link: http://www.lumcon.edu

Position Description: The Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) located in Cocodrie, LA is seeking to fill 2 full-time positions within the education program. Both positions are based at the DeFelice Marine Center. Salary is commensurate with experience; full suite of state benefits included. Application review will start August 22, 2016.

The Marine Education Assistant will work primarily with the LUMCON K-12 programs (http://www.lumcon.edu). Duties include: lead student field and laboratory activities, maintain education spaces and equipment for cleanliness and safety, liaise with group leaders to coordinate and customize student visits, work with Assistant Director of Education on the development of activities and enhancement of programs, and some animal husbandry duties. Requirements: a B.S. in science with a background in marine environmental science, strong teamwork and communication skills, and physical ability to conduct field work, weekend/longer hours, and travel around the state.

Funding Source(s): Other


How to Apply: Apply to Murt Conover (mconover@lumcon.edu, 985-851-2860), Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium, with electronic letter of interest, resumé, and names, addresses, phone numbers, and email address of three references familiar with your professional or academic work. LUMCON is an Equal Employment Opportunity/ADA Employer.

Application Closing Date: Until position is filled.