PacWhale Eco-Adventures is looking for marine Naturalists for our upcoming season.
As a Naturalist with PacWhale Eco-Adventures, you’ll be responsible for assisting in the safe navigation and proper operation of the vessel, ensuring a safe environment for all passengers, and educating passengers aboard our eco-tours on Hawai’i’s geology, geography, natural history, ecology, culture, and all aspects of marine life. You’ll work a variety of ecotours from Ma’alaea and/or Lahaina harbors, promoting the mission of our non-profit parent organization, Pacific Whale Foundation.
Our ideal applicant will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with an emphasis in Marine Biology, Ecology, Zoology or Environmental Science, some experience with marine education/interpretation, experience working on boats, and a passion for talking with people about the marine environment. You should be a strong swimmer who is able to work long days in a tropical (hot/humid/wet) environment aboard a moving vessel at sea. Being already on Maui will set you apart from other applicants.
We provide a great training program and free uniforms, along with a wide array of benefits and perks.
This is an hourly, non-exempt, full-time position. Pay is from $16.20/hr., based on skills/experience + tips and commission.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the US We are unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
