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Date: Thursday, September 22, 2022 at 12:36 PM
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Subject: [Coral-List] Education Assistant and Intern Positions available at CCMI in Little Cayman
Education Assistant Position
CCMI seeks to hire an Education Assistant to support the education team with the preparation and implementation of our primary and secondary school level marine ecology camps, visiting university courses, citizen science groups and other education programmes as required, under the direction of the Education Manager and Education Coordinator. The applicant must have extensive experience in and on the water, with an active PADI (or similar) Divemaster qualification, preferably instructor status. We are seeking an individual that is passionate about the ocean, willing to teach students of varying ages, and eager to create a positive and engaging environment for students, scientists, and guests to not only learn but have the best experience of their lives. CCMI’s education programmes do not operate on a 9-5 timetable, the successful applicant must be willing and able to work odd hours with a flexible schedule. This role is active and hands on, providing the opportunity to expand personal and professional skills, while living on a remote tropical island, working at a fully functioning marine research facility. The successful applicant will be one who seeks new challenges, enjoys working with a team, and wants to foster ocean literacy and educate the next generation.

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POSITION

Application Deadline: October 21, 2022
Position to Start: January 2, 2023
Term of employment: 1 year (with potential to extend)
Location: Little Cayman Island
Reports to: Education Manager & Education Coordinator

REQUIREMENTS

Preference given to Caymanian applicants or those with qualifying residential status
High school diploma required; preference given to applicants recently graduated from a university programme in a related field of study
Active and insured PADI Divemaster (or similar) with 100+ dives; OWSI preferred
First Aid, CPR and Emergency Oxygen Provider certified
Experience working in an educational setting, either formal or informal required; experience as a camp counselor a plus
Must enjoy working with children and young adults
Must have a clean and valid driver’s license with ability to drive (or learn) manual transmission
Must be able to lift heavy dive gear and equipment
Must be versatile, willing and interested in assisting with a variety of tasks
Excellent communication, organizational and leadership skills required
Must be comfortable in and on the water
Excellent interpersonal skills and open to direction in a collaborative working environment
Must be able to inspire passion for the marine environment in others
Experience with Caribbean marine species and coral reef ecology a plus

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual salary of US$30,000 + benefits including paid vacation and contributions to health insurance and pension.

TO APPLY:

A cover letter, CV and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your consent) should be sent to [log in to unmask] Applications and letters of reference should include the name of the applicant in the document title, i.e. lastname_application.pdf, lastname_CL.pdf. Applications submitted before 21 October 2022 receive full consideration.

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Marine Education Intern
CCMI’s education team is seeking two interns to join the team this January in support of the onsite education programmes available at the Little Cayman Research Centre.

Location: Little Cayman Research Centre
Application Deadline: 18 November 2022
Term: 3-month internship (potential to extend to 6 months), beginning on/about 2 January 2023

Join CCMI’s education team and support our education programmes at the Little Cayman Research Centre. The successful applicants will assist the education team with the preparation and implementation of our primary and secondary school level marine ecology camps, visiting university courses, citizen science groups and other education programmes as required. There may also be the occasional opportunity to assist the research team with ongoing coral resilience and restoration projects or other research needs. This position is available to Caymanians, those located in the Cayman Islands and international applicants. 

The applicant will need to be proficient in the water, ideally with a PADI (or similar) Divemaster qualification. You must be passionate about the ocean, teaching students of all ages and creating a positive and engaging environment for guests to not only learn but have the best experience of their lives. This role is hands on, you will learn a huge range of skills, while living on a remote tropical island at a fully functioning marine research facility. You need to love new challenges, enjoy working with a team and most importantly, want to make a difference in terms of ocean literacy and educating the next generation.  

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Applications, consisting of cover letter, a full CV and contact details for two referees (who will not be contacted without your consent) should be sent to [log in to unmask]  

Application deadline for the internship will be 18 November 2022, with a start date of 2 January 2023. 


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Beth Chafin
Science Communications & Development Manager
Central Caribbean Marine Institute (CCMI)
Cayman Islands
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