Employer The School for Field Studies Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Institutional Mission:SFS creates transformative study abroad experiences through field-based learning and research. Our educational programs explore the human and ecological dimensions of the complex environmental problems faced by our local partners, contributing to sustainable solutions in the places where we live and work. The SFS community is part of a growing network of individuals and institutions committed to environmental stewardship.SFS Position on Diversity and Inclusion:SFS was founded with the belief that stewardship of our planet is the responsibility of people all around the world. Addressing complex global issues requires the active inclusion of stakeholders with varying perspectives and identities. We recognize that to successfully address threats to our natural world, we must look beyond social constructs designed to divide us. Just as we value biodiversity in all its forms, we value and engage with a multitude of diverse perspectives and people in the countries where we work and the students and staff we serve.Position Title:Waterfront and Program AssistantReports To:Center DirectorDay-to-day supervision may be delegated to Dive Safety Officer, Marine Operations Coordinator, Student Health and Wellness Manager, Faculty, and Site Managers as appropriate.Location:The SFS Center for Marine Resource Studies - South Caicos, Turks & Caicos IslandsStart Date:January 2025Position Summary:The Waterfront and Program Assistant provides support in the areas of program delivery, academics, research, group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management and site maintenance. The position assists faculty with various research projects, including planning, data gathering, analysis and report writing. The position also assists the Dive Safety Officer and Marine Operations Coordinator in the implementation of the dive and waterfront program. This includes assisting with the safe and prudent conduct of SCUBA, snorkeling, swimming, and boating activities conducted at the Center.Duties and Responsibilities:Program SupportParticipate in planning activities prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departureParticipate in training activities for new center staff prior to and during the programAssist with administrative or logistical tasks such as data logging, purchasing, keeping inventories, record keeping, and routine maintenance of site and equipment as requestedParticipate in preparation of the Final Reports and other required reports and/or manual revisions as requestedAssist with other logistical, group management and administrative tasksLive on-site for the duration of each program period and take meals with the studentsOn a rotating basis, take responsibility for Center-specific "staff of the day" dutiesTake part in, and occasionally lead, Center upkeep projects, social and field activitiesAt the request of the Center Director, serve as caretaker for Center during program breaks and center rentalsAt all times, work to ensure good relations between the Center and local communityWaterfront SupportLead recreational and research snorkel, SCUBA, and kayak excursionsDrive standard transmission vehicles and boats as neededOn a daily basis, maintain waterfront facilities (including the pool), assist with operations, including but not limited to, filling tanks, maintaining moorings, boat maintenance, fueling boatsPrepare SCUBA tanks and equipment for recreational and research snorkels and SCUBA divesAssist with vehicle and vessel maintenanceAcademicsAssist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials and projects, community service projects, recreational activities, and other program activities as requestedAssist students with academic and research materials and projectsOrganize and prepare support materials for faculty lectures and field trips including slides, photographs, charts, graphs, maps, field samples and equipmentStudent LifeHelp organize students to perform their required tasks in support of the residential aspects of program, e.g., food preparation, recycling efforts, center clean-ups, student committees, etc.Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and in review/analysis following students' departureParticipate in the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students at the beginning and end of each program periodParticipate in resolving group management issues and student discipline problemsMonitor student morale and assist in solving daily problems at the CenterParticipate in community service activitiesSafety and Risk ManagementAdhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies, procedures, and rules.Participate in the review and revision of Center Risk Assessment and Management plansRecommend and review policies and procedures needed to manage risksKnow the emergency procedures plan for the Center, including evacuation planParticipate in the safety portions of the on-site orientation and conduct safety briefings for students and/or staffComplete Incident Reports when appropriate and contribute to Safety AuditsEnsure that first aid certifications are kept up to date via periodic courses offered by SFS between program sessionsReport infractions of Center rules to the Center Director in a timely fashionMaintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety procedures Minimum Qualifications:Ability to obtain Turk and Caicos Island work permit, including medical certification prior to arrival. SFS will assist with completing this processBA/BS in Marine Ecology, Marine Resource Management or Marine Policy and Socio-economicsCurrent First Aid and CPR certificationsLifeguard certificationAbility to provide own SCUBA gear, including service receipt for regulatorsExperience working with U.S. college-age students in a professional settingSmall boat handling experienceExperience organizing and facilitating groupsClean driving record and ability to operate standard transmission vehicles and boatsDemonstrated ability to work as a team member and independentlyDemonstrated commitment to environmental issuesWillingness to work flexible hours and live on site at the field station with a small team of permanent staff, groups of US undergraduate students, and visiting researchers or programsPreferred Qualifications:Successful completion of SFS or similar international residential programBasic knowledge of small boat and 2-cycle outboard engine repairCurrent, active Dive Master certification, including insuranceFamiliarity with MS Word, Excel, Access, and statistical software skillsIn country or regional experience Job Field: Fisheries Water and Soil Resources Policy/Administrative Other Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: South Caicos, Turks and Caicos Job Benefits: BenefitsTravel Reimbursement from home of record at the beginning and end of programOn-site room and board (all meals also provided while programs are in session)Auto-enrollment in an Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation Insurance plan effective from the first day of employmentInternational health insurance reimbursements at 80% in your first year, increasing with each year of employmentLong-term Disability, Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment coverage provided by SFSOption to participate in the SFS 403b retirement plan through Fidelity Investments. After one year of employment, eligible for SFS matching contribution program Application Deadline: Fri, 11/15/2024 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://fieldstudies.catsone.com/careers/7681-General/jobs/16418633-Waterfront-…