Organization: Marine Science Institute
Location: Redwood City, CA
Job Position: Marine Science Camp Instructor
Job type: Full-time, seasonal
Compensation: Starting at $23 per hour for camp staff training May 27-June 5, 2026. Starting at $25 per hour during camp sessions June 8-August 7, 2026. Additional paid training for ship crew for 8 training dates in March, April and May.
Dates: May 27-August 8, 2026 (and additional boat training dates in March, April and May). 

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Responsibilities:

• Inspire excitement, personal achievement and cooperation in campers
• Follow a daily schedule and deliver camp curriculum in an energetic, safe, positive and structured learning environment
• Supervise campers and monitor their safety at MSI and as crew aboard MSI’s 90-foot research vessel
• Provide an understanding of marine science topics such as adaptations, local habitats, food webs, and human impact
• Implement lesson plans and lead activities to your team of up to 16 campers
• Evaluate and supplement current curriculum
• Properly handle live marine organisms and artifacts
• Maintain a clean and organized teaching environment through daily tasks and inventory of supplies
• Support camper check-in and check-out processes
• Interact and communicate with camp families during drop-off and pick-up
• Organize and supervise extended care activities for up to 2 weeks of the summer
• Serve as a role model and guide participants by exhibiting appropriate behavior and activities
• Adapt to the needs of fellow staff and camp participants
• Support the training and development of Camp Counselors and Volunteers
• Complete training as deck hand for research vessel (8 additional training dates required)
• Follow protocols in the Marine Science Camp Staff Manual (distributed on the first day of training)

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in environmental science, marine science, biology or related field; or commensurate experience with MSI programs
• Possess current CPR and First Aid certification (must obtain by first day of staff training)
• Able to pass a background check
• Able to pass standard drug testing as a requirement to crew the ship
• Reliable transportation is a must; the facility is not easily accessible by public transit
• Flexibility, enthusiasm, self-motivation, and leadership skills highly desirable
• Willingness to get wet and muddy in the field
• Must enjoy working with children
• Experience working at a camp or working with children
• Possess strong classroom and behavioral management skills
• Must be able to move objects weighing up to 50 pounds, be stationary for long periods and work outdoors in a wet and muddy environment.

Position open until filled
Contact: tecla@sfbaymsi.org