Three Seas Program Field Operations Specialist
Three Seas Program Field Operations Specialist
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$ 47891 - 65849
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Job Description
About the Opportunity
Job Summary
The Three Seas Program Field Operations Specialist is primarily responsible for the operation of the Three Seas Program while the program is traveling abroad. Working under the direct supervision of the Three Seas Program Manager the Field Operations Specialist will accompany Three Seas students during travel and study in domestic (Washington State) and foreign field sites that include Central America and/or the Caribbean or other tropical locations as needed.
Key Responsibilities
The individual will be responsible for overseeing student faculty and staff safety coordinating travel logistics and supporting course preparation and field activities at program locations. Daily responsibilities will fluctuate with course logistics staff travel schedules and programmatic changes. During nontravel periods the individual will be based at the Marine Science Center in Nahant and will work on program support as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Marine Biology or similar field required; completion of Three Seas Program is highly desired
One cumulative full year field research experience in a marine environment highly preferred
Strong attention to detail excellent communication skills strong commitment to safety best practices
Willingness to participate in ongoing safety training and development programming. Demonstrable ability to learn and apply new safety procedures and regulations
AAUS Scientific diving certification required; DiveMaster certificate needed by start date
First Aid Emergency Oxygen CPR and AED training and Wilderness First Aid training required; the Three Seas program will invest in training individual who possess a strong work ethic a commitment to safety and a desire to learn and grow in this field for them to meet all regulations and policies for safe dives
Ability to spend significant time abroad is required as this position will be abroad for the majority of time from September through May
Proficiency in spoken Spanish a plus
Position Type
Academic AdministrationAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
106SExpected Hiring Range:
$47891.00 $65849.00With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarlysituated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
