Job Details
The Coral Conservation Education Associate (CCEA) works in TNC’s Coral Innovation Hub on St. Croix, US Virgin Islands, providing support with educating the public, students, and community members about coral reef restoration and conservation. The CCEA is pivotal in our educational outreach, delivering engaging classroom presentations and organizing field trips that bring coral restoration to life for students. The CCEA, under the supervision of the Science Engagement Coordinator, participates in public education, classroom presentations and field trips, tours and coral husbandry. This position will represent our program at community events and through written communications. Additionally, the CCEA will support the maintenance and care of our aquaculture facility, ensuring the health of our coral species and achieving a high level of familiarity with the program for effective communication of our work.Requirements
What You’ll Bring- Undergraduate degree in Aquarium Science and/or a life sciences related field (i.e. Environmental Science, Biology, Marine Biology, Zoology, Oceanography) plus one-year experience in aquaculture or natural sciences, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience communicating with a variety of members of the public.
- Experience with public education associated with conservation projects or closely related fields.
- Experience in principles of coral ecology and familiarity with Caribbean coral species and biology.
- Experience in public speaking and education and writing and/or editing publications and related materials.
- Experience in aquaculture or aquaria systems.
- Experience with public education associated with marine science or conservation projects.
- Ability to organize time, manage diverse activities and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate ideas to a variety of people and interest groups.
- Ability to work occasional weekends for events.
- Experience working and living in the US Virgin Islands.
- Experience snorkelling or scuba diving.
- Multi-lingual skills appreciated.
- Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience preferred.
Contact Information
The Nature Conservancyhttps://nature.wd108.myworkdayjobs.com/ExternalCareers/job/St-Croix-USVI/Coral-Conservation-Education-Associate--US-Virgin-Islands_JR100381?source=Lin
Post Date: 7/10/2025 9:13:51 AM
Closing Date: 8/10/2025 12:00:00 AM
