Reporting to Jared Figurski, the Ocean Observatory Trainee will assist in the construction, deployment, recovery, and maintenance of oceanographic moorings. This position will be required to carry out tasks related to preparing oceanographic sensors for deployment and for assisting in the disassembly of a mooring. There will be opportunities to go to sea on the R/V Paragon and other research vessels. Tasks include using hand and power tools, power washing, painting, database management, and sensor setup.
This is a temporary position, for a period of about 3-6 months, to start in April 2026. Trainees are required to work onsite. Schedule can be flexible, typically require at least 2-3 days per week.
Required qualifications:
- Ability to work with either general or detailed instructions on daily activities.
- Must be able to work independently and productively with minimum supervision and able to manage multiple tasks.
- Desire to learn new skills.
- Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must be service-oriented, flexible, and enjoy working with a variety of staff.
- Ability to go to sea.
Application deadline: March 2, 2026.
Salary range: $20/hour
