Mote Marine Laboratory is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks to diversify its work force. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote Marine Laboratory participates in E-Verify.
Unless otherwise noted all positions are located in Sarasota, FL
Current open positions:
Volunteer Coordinator, Florida Keys
Analytical Chemist, Ecotoxicology
Volunteer Coordinator, Florida Keys
Located at Summerland Key, FL.
Responsibilities
The Keys Volunteer Coordinator will work with the Volunteer and Intern Office staff, under the Director of Volunteer and Intern Resources and Associate Vice President for Education to support new and existing Mote volunteers in the Lower Keys. This position will be located at the International Center for Coral Reef Research and Restoration in Summerland Key. Job duties will include, but are not limited to:
- Providing outstanding support and resources for Mote volunteers and interns
- Assisting with managing the volunteer and intern database, record-keeping, communication, and other support activities in coordination with the Volunteer and Intern Office in Sarasota
- Leading field- and land-based coral restoration activities, including dive trips with citizen scientists
- Fielding phone calls, electronic communications and visits to answer questions about volunteer opportunities
- Development, planning, execution and evaluation of volunteer training and volunteer performance
- Liaising with Mote science staff to place, train and evaluate new volunteers
- Assisting with communication of volunteer opportunities internally and throughout the community to recruit new volunteers
- Developing and maintaining productive, positive relationships with the FL Keys staff, volunteers and interns
- Other duties as needed to support volunteers and interns in the FL Keys
Knowledge, Skills, and other Characteristics
This candidate will possess outstanding communication skills, poise, and confidence, skilled in written and oral communication with the ability to represent Mote Marine Laboratory to a variety of audiences, and to train others to do so. They should have a strong commitment to customer service, sound judgment, an understanding of the challenges and opportunities of organizations with extensive volunteer engagement, and the determination to work towards a common purpose with skill in facilitating change.
- Experience working with, recruiting, scheduling and managing volunteers
- Experience working with undergraduate students in educational settings
- Experience in leading dive trips for participants with a range of experience levels in a variety of conditions
- Preparation and electronic distribution of communications to a variety of audiences
Our ideal candidate is honest, caring, and professional with a strong work ethic and a contagious, positive energy. They are a giving team member, a creative and proactive problem solver, and an enthusiastic collaborator who believes deeply in Mote and its mission.
Normal hours are 8:30-5:00 with 30-minute lunch break: Tuesday-Saturday; however, regularly flexible weekend and modified weekday hours will be required
Minimum Requirements
- College degree in biology, marine science, or related field
- Experience working with volunteers or college interns
- Excellent verbal/written communication skills
- SCUBA Divemaster Certification (or willingness and ability to obtain within 4 months of hire at own expense) and ability to SCUBA dive on a regular basis
- AAUS Scientific Diver certification (or willingness and ability to obtain within 4 months of hire at own expense)
- Strong computer skills including MS Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Strong customer service experience
- Florida driver’s license (or eligibility to obtain one upon arrival) and the ability to drive Mote service vehicles including pickup trucks
- U.S. citizenship or foreign citizen U.S. work permit appropriate for the work
- Stamina for working occasional long hours at outdoor locations in hot/cold weather, high humidity, intense sunlight and wet weather while responsible for interns and volunteers
Supervisory Responsibilities
There are no staff supervisory responsibilities associated with this position. This position does assist in the supervision of Florida Keys volunteers.
Hiring Conditions
The hiring of a successful candidate for this position is conditional on a background check within two weeks of start date.
To Apply
Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2024 Volunteer Coordinator, Florida Keys” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm April 26, 2024
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
Analytical Chemist, Ecotoxicology
The Ecotoxicology Program at Mote Marine Laboratory is seeking an analytical chemist to join a diverse team of scientists investigating synergistic effects on marine life from exposure to multiple stressors, including natural biotoxins (HABs), toxic organic pollutants (pesticides, pharmaceuticals, and other endocrine disrupting compounds) in association with natural and anthropogenic stressors, including climate change. Current projects address investigations into the source, fate and effects of toxic substances in the coastal marine environment, including coral reef communities. These studies include trophic transfer, bioaccumulation and persistence of natural biotoxins as well as anthropogenic contaminants in water, air and marine organisms. The chemist will participate in the design and testing of innovative technologies for controlled lab tests and in situ detection of toxic substances, working with colleagues and stakeholders to assess and reduce risk to marine life and public health.
Mote Marine Laboratory is celebrating its 69th anniversary as an independent, non-profit international marine research and education facility with 29 diverse research programs, an impactful array of K-12, undergraduate STEM education/outreach and graduate research programs, including the NSF Research Experience for Undergraduates, NSF-sponsored Louis Stokes Alliance Minority Participation Centers of Excellence. Mote has a staff of over 260 members (40 PhD-level) and a group of 1,500 volunteers at its main campus in Sarasota Florida, along with five additional campuses/facilities including a marine and freshwater aquaculture research park, International Center for Coral Reef Research & Restoration in Summerland Key, coral restoration nursery in Islamorada, and a future Science Education Aquarium under construction in Sarasota.
The chemist position requires a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Chemistry, or equivalent, with a minimum of 3 years experience and proficiency in laboratory techniques, focusing on HPLC- MS/MS, and GLC- MS. The position requires the ability to work with other scientists, including chemists, toxicologists and biologists, to design and implement a broad range of research projects encompassing controlled laboratory conditions as well as natural field studies. The chemist must have a command of statistical analysis for data verification and the ability to prepare reports, with the ability to work as part of a team, as well as innovative, independent research. The position involves interactions with scientists from multiple disciplines at Mote, student interns, and visiting scientists.
Applications will be reviewed immediately with an ideal start date by May 22, 2024. The position is full time, with a competitive annual salary. Benefits include partially-subsidized health insurance, with family options available. an opt-in retirement plan with employer matching, leaves for holidays, illness, and vacation.
Interested applicants should apply on line by choosing “2024 Analytical Chemist, Ecotoxicology” at https://mote.smapply.org/prog/job_applicants or mail a single package including cover letter, resume or c.v. and the contact information for three references to Mote Marine Laboratory, Attn: Human Resources, 1600 Ken Thompson Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34236 before 5pm May 17, 2024.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected category. Mote participates in E-Verify.
