Center for Coastal Studies, Mexico

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.  Qualified applicants will be contacted of internship opportunities as they become available.

Job Summary:
The purpose of this position is to provide support in the areas of program delivery, student group dynamics, logistics, program safety, risk management, academic assistance, research, and site maintenance.

Location: SFS Center for Coastal Studies - Puerto San Carlos, Baja California Sur, Mexico

Reports to: Center Director.  Day to day supervision may be delegated to Student Affairs Manager, Faculty, or Site Manager as appropriate.

Duration:
Internships are one year in duration.

Qualifications:

• BA/BS in environmental, educational, or development related field
• Conversational Spanish
• Current First Aid and CPR certifications preferred but not required
• Clean driving record and ability to operate a standard transmission vehicle

Job Description:

Student Group Dynamics

• Assist Student Affairs Manager in coordinating student group and transportation of group on field trips, field exercises, and camping trips
• Participate in planning activities prior to the program start and program debrief following students' departure
• Participate in the orientation and re-entry components of the program presented to students
• Organize students to perform their required tasks in support of the residential aspects of program (food preparation, recycling efforts, center clean-ups)
• Participate in and lead community service projects, recreational activities, and other program activities as requested

Academic:

• Assist faculty with academic and research activities
• Organize and prepare support materials for faculty
• Provide support in off-site field exercises

Administrative/Logistical:

• On a rotating basis, act as "staff of the day"
• Assist with administrative or logistical tasks such as town errands, record keeping, and routine maintenance of site and equipment as requested
• Assist in organizing the library, teaching aids, research materials and projects

Safety:

• Adhere to, actively model, and enforce all SFS and Center policies, procedures, and rules 
• Maintain the First Aid equipment and help create and document safety procedures

Benefits:
On-site room and board
Health Insurance reimbursement (up to a cap)
Travel reimbursement (up to a cap)
Emergency medical evacuation and repatriation insurance coverage
Reimbursement for expenses related to obtaining any required visas and/or work permits                     

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

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