Marine Environmental Science Educator

Job Description

About company

SUNY Maritime College is located in Throgs Neck (Bronx), New York. It is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The college is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers, and the general public, conducting pre-employment background investigations for all new hires.

Job Description, detailed

This position is for Marine Environmental Science Educator(s) at SUNY Maritime College for its Maritime Adventure Camp and other educational summer programs. The role focuses on developing, testing, implementing, and evaluating a hands-on marine environmental science curriculum and lesson plans for campers.

Key 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.

Required Qualifications:
• Currently pursuing a 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 a 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.

Compensation and Benefits:
• $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 the Science Department.

Tentative Schedule (2026):
• Mid-May to Mid-June: Curriculum preparation (flexible hours, work from home or on-site).
• June 22 – June 26: On-site camp training & orientation.
• June 29 – August 7: Camp sessions (three 2-week sessions, Monday-Friday).
• August 10 & 11: Post-camp debrief & pack-up.
• Will be required to work one Saturday (date TBD) at the “Boogie Down to the Sound” event.

Additional Information:
• Classification: FLSA non-exempt position, eligible for overtime monies.
• Budget Title: Technical Specialist (CSL).
• Review of applications will commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.
• Candidates will be given preference based on core studies at SUNY Maritime College in Marine Environmental Science curriculum relevant to the internship.
• For additional information, contact the Waterfront at waterfront@sunymaritime.edu.