Careers & Employment

Career & Employment Opportunities

Having a career with Florida Oceanographic Society is more than just a job. It is about having a passion for the environment and our mission to, "inspire environmental stewardship of Florida's coastal ecosystems."

If you feel strongly about our mission and wish to have a rewarding career with Florida Oceanographic Society, please view our current job openings below.

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Current Job Openings:

Animal Care Specialist

The Animal Care Specialist works as a key part of the Florida Oceanographic Animal Care and Life Support staff. Responsibilities include the feeding and husbandry of all aquariums and exhibit animals, as well as maintaining a 750,000 gallon gamefish lagoon, aquarium life support systems, ray tank, touch tanks, and individual aquariums.

Submit Resume and Florida Oceanographic Application to Jennifer Hauser, Chief Operating Officer at jhauser@floridaocean.org.

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Paid Education Internship

Do you have a background in biology, marine biology, environmental science, or science education and a desire to build a career in one of these fields? We are looking for degree-seeking students (or recent graduates) interested in gaining experience or possible college credit through an internship with the Education Department at Florida Oceanographic Society. This paid internship requires a minimum commitment of at least ten weeks and three 6-hour shifts (18 hrs.) per week, including both weekend shifts. The Education Internship position involves considerable public speaking.

Please submit your application to Dr. Zack Jud, Director of Education, via email at zjud@floridaocean.org.

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Florida Oceanographic is an equal opportunity employer*, complies with the American Disabilities Act**, and is a drug-free work place.  
*Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), which prohibits employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.  
**Title I and Title V of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), which prohibit employment discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in the private sector, and in state and local governments.