Coral Nursery Mate (BEC) - Spring 2027

BSA Sea Base; Summerland Key (FL); In loco; USD 20.000 - 27.000; Tempo pieno

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On-site housing

Meals provided

Fitness facilities

Descrizione del lavoro

Sea Base in the Florida Keys seeks Coral Nursery Mates for the Spring 2027 season. You will deliver curriculum lectures, lead field discussions, and support coral restoration work in coastal environments. A strong marine science or outdoor education background and comfort with snorkeling are required.

Role includes serving as first mate on our boats, guiding crews, and teaching in the water during long summer days in the Keys. Housing/meals provided where applicable.

Competenze

• Strong background in marine science/ecology and/or outdoor education.
• Ability to work long hours teaching in the field during summer in the Florida Keys.
• Competent swimming and comfort snorkeling and leading crews in water.

Mansioni

• Deliver curriculum lectures and lead discussions in the field.
• Serve as a first mate aboard a 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran and a 26-foot Dusky.
• Supervise and guide field activities and crews while snorkeling or on the water.

Conoscenze

Marine science background

Outdoor education

Swim strong

Field teaching leadership

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Job Details

Coral Nursery Mates are responsible for curriculum lectures and leading discussions in the field. Candidates should have a strong background in marine science/ecology and/or outdoor education and be able to work long hours teaching in the field during the summer in the Florida Keys. Coral Nursery staff will also serve as first mates aboard a 45-foot Corinthian Catamaran and 26-foot Dusky. Candidates must be competent swimmers and comfortable snorkeling and leading crews in the water.

This application is for the Spring 2027 season. Please submit applications for other seasons through a separate listing on our job board.

About the Sea Base

The Sea Base is one of four National High Adventure Bases operated by Scouting America (formerly Boy Scout of America). We offer programs that include fishing, sailing, scuba diving, coral restoration, snorkeling, kayaking, camping, and much more across six operating locations. Many job opportunities are available at multiple locations; not all locations have job opportunities.

Sea Base Locations

• Sea Base, Islamorada - Located in Islamorada, FL at mile marker 73.8 along US-1, Overseas Highway. Home to our sailing and scuba diving adventures.


• Camp Jackson Sawyer - Located just south of Bahia Honda State Park, mile marker 33.9. Home to our Family Adventure Camp and Pre/Post adventure camp.


• Brinton Environmental Center - Located in Summerland Key at mile marker 23.8. Home to our coral nursery and coral restoration efforts, Out Island adventure (Big Munson Island), and many other adventures.


• Sea Base, St. Thomas - Located in the Unites States Virgin Islands. Home of two different sailing opportunities.


• Sea Base Bahamas - Located about 100 miles east of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Home to three different sailing opportunities.

About Sea Base Staff

Our staff get to work in many different capacities to support and run our many programs that run throughout the year. While the summer season (approximately mid-May through August) is our largest opportunity for staff, we have employment opportunities throughout the year.

Employees have the opportunity to take advantage of regular meals prepared by our food-services team and on-site housing provided during each employment term. Accommodations also include fitness rooms, recreational areas, and laundry machines.

While on staff, you will have the opportunity for staff to gain knowledge and certifications in scuba diving, lifeguarding, wilderness first aid, CPR, and SERV Safe.