05/21/2026
Former students: Marine Lab is hiring!
Want to spend your days on the water teaching marine science in the Florida Keys? 🌊🐠⚓️
We’re hiring Marine Science Instructors to join our team in Key Largo, FL, for the 2026–2027 season. You’ll play a key role in leading student groups through field-based marine science experiences in the water, in the classroom, and out in the field. One day might include teaching fish identification, leading a coral reef snorkel, running an evening plankton tow, or helping students explore mangrove ecosystems from the boat!
In this role, you’ll:
🤿 Lead snorkeling field trips in seagrass, mangrove, and coral reef habitats
🤿 Teach marine science lessons and hands-on evening labs
🤿 Serve as crew aboard Coast Guard-inspected vessels
🤿 Supervise and lifeguard student groups in and out of the water
🤿 Help maintain boats, snorkel gear, labs, and educational equipment
🤿 Work with 5th-grade through high school students from around the country
📅 This position runs from August 26, 2026 to August 10, 2027
🎓 Includes paid training + American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification
🏠 Shared staff housing provided
⚓ Opportunity to gain experience aboard our education vessels
💲$550/week stipend
If you’re passionate about marine science, education, and working outdoors, we’d love to hear from you! 🤩
🔗 Apply now at marinelab.org/instructor
