Coral Propagation & Restoration Technician

VIR The Nature Conservancy; United States Virgin Islands; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) plan with match

Parental leave

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The Nature Conservancy in the US Virgin Islands seeks an Aquaculture Associate to join the Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix. You will maintain coral aquaculture systems, perform seawater testing, and support restoration and monitoring goals alongside the aquaculture team.

Ideal candidates have saltwater aquarium or coral husbandry experience, basic seawater chemistry knowledge, and proficiency with power tools. This is a field-oriented role with weekend and after-hours requirements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in science-related field and 1 year aquaculture or natural sciences experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Experience operating and repairing equipment and machinery.
• Experience with saltwater aquariums or coral husbandry.
• Basic knowledge of seawater chemistry and water parameter testing.
• Understanding of coral ecology and Caribbean species.
• Ability to maintain life-support systems and routine maintenance.
• Willingness to work outside normal hours and drive when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain coral aquaculture systems and perform seawater chemistry testing.
• Support propagation of coral species and aqua husbandry tasks.
• Log system parameters and coral health evaluations accurately.
• Assist with maintenance, cleaning, and life-support upkeep.
• Support manual labor tasks including plumbing and using power tools.
• Provide technical assistance to staff, partners, and facility users.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Aquarium maintenance

Coral husbandry

Seawater chemistry knowledge

Field/crew collaboration

Equipment operation/repair

Driver's license

Education

BA/BS in science

Tools

Word

Excel

Web browsers

Job description

The Nature Conservancy in the US Virgin Islands seeks an Aquaculture Associate to join the Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix. You will maintain coral aquaculture systems, perform seawater testing, and support restoration and monitoring goals alongside the aquaculture team.

Ideal candidates have saltwater aquarium or coral husbandry experience, basic seawater chemistry knowledge, and proficiency with power tools. This is a field-oriented role with weekend and after-hours requirements.