LEEF's annual fundraiser has 9 days left. We have currently raised $3,270 of our $7K goal. 

Our first milestone is $4K. If we can reach $4K before the new year's ball drops, our board of directors have agreed to make a lip-sync music video! We will record separately and edit it together for debut at the spring conference. 

After we reach this milestone, we will announce an even more exciting (and more embarrassing) event for reaching the total $7K goal. 

https://www.mightycause.com/team/Leef2020  

THIS WEEK'S OCEAN JOBS LIST

For the complete list and full descriptions find the ocean jobs page at https://sevenseasmedia.org/. We add 20 to 30 new opportunities per week with 40k views per month!

We work hard to provide this jobs list and newsletter to you every week for free. If you find your next job from this list, or a new employee, please consider a tax-deductible donation as a thank you.

1. Grant Writer – Consultancy Opportunity, The Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk, Inc., South Norwalk CT,

2. Environmental Scientist, The California Ocean Protection Council (0PC), Sacramento, CA

3. Illegal Fishing and Transparency Fellow, Oceana, Washington, DC

4. Supervisory Marine Habitat Resource Specialist, ZP-0401-4 (Direct Hire), NOAA, Anchorage, AK

5. Meteorologist, GS-1340-05/07/09 (DE/CR), NOAA, Anchorage, AK

6. Aquaculture Environmental Consultant Project Manager, Scottish Association for Marine Science, Oban, UK

7. Geodesist, ZP-1372-3/4 (MAP), NOAA, Silver Spring, MD

8. Geodesist, ZP-1372-3/4 (DE/CR), NOAA, Silver Spring, MD

9. Biologist, ZP-0401-4 (MAP), NOAA, Honolulu, HI

10. Financial and Administrative Programs Specialist, ZA-0501-2 (DE/CR), NOAA, Newport, OR

11. Financial and Administrative Programs Specialist, ZA-0501-2 (MAP), NOAA, Newport, OR

12. Protected Species Observer, A.I.S., Inc, Point Judith, RI

13. Human Resources (HR) Assistant, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium, Sarasota, FL

14. Programme Manager, Fauna and Flora International, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

15. Educator, Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources, Dare County, NC

16. Chief Executive Officer, Loggerhead Marinelife Center, Juno Beach, FL

17. NRC Arctic Post-Doc Opportunity, The Recruitment Processes Program (RPP), Seattle, WA

18. Race To Zero Youth Fellowship, Race To Zero, TBD

19. USGS Mendenhall Research Fellowship Program, USGS, Santa Cruz, CA

20. Partnership and Project Manager Science and Regulatory, C4IR Ocean, Lysaker, Norway

21. Deputy Director, Government Affairs and Organizational Program, Green 2.0, Washington, DC

22. EPA Monitoring Ocean Dumping and Marine Debris Research, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), TBD

23. Marine/Aquatic Field Scientist (20136), EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC, Hunt Valley, MD

24. Fisheries Data Analyst, IBSS Corp for NOAA/NMFS, Woods Hole, MA

25. Education Coordinator, The University of Texas, Port Aransas, TX

26. California Conservation Equity Fellow, Creation Justice Ministries, Washington, DC

27. Assistant Director, Virginia Coastal Policy Center, Virginia Coastal Policy Center, Williamsburg, VA

28. International Communications Strategist, Greenpeace, TBD

29. Assistant Dean, Natural Resources, Environment, and Energy – University of Illinois Extension (139509), University of Illinois Extension, Urbana, IL

30. National Policy Associate, Azul, Washington, DC

THIS WEEK'S OCEAN JOBS LIST

For the complete list and full descriptions find the ocean jobs page at https://sevenseasmedia.org/. We add 20 to 30 new opportunities per week with 40k views per month!

We work hard to provide this jobs list and newsletter to you every week for free. If you find your next job from this list, or a new employee, please consider a tax-deductible donation as a thank you.

1. Restoration Ecologist, The Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group, Mount Vernon, WA

2. Manager, Marine and Coastal Science Programs, Parks Victoria, Melbourne CBD

3. Marine Diving and Monitoring Officer, Parks Victoria, Morwell, Latrobe Valley

4. Postdoctoral Investigator – two earth scientist positions, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Woods Hole, MA

5. Postdoctoral Positions: Marine Biology, University of Gothenburg & international, Sweden & international sites

6. Senior Grants Manager, Coral Reef Alliance, Oakland, CA

7. Sustainable Fisheries Program Manager, California Ocean Protection Council, Sacramento, CA

8. Marine and Coastal Programme Co-ordinator (MCPC), SAERI, Stanley, Falkland Islands

9. Marine Fisheries Division Director, Dept of Environmental Quality, Carteret County, NC

10. Coastal Hazard Specialist, Lynker, Remote

11. Communications Specialist, ECS, Silver Spring, MD

12. Research Seawater Ops Lab Mgr, Virginia Institute Of Marine Science, VIMS - Eastern Shore

13. Finance Manager, Global Fishing Watch (GFW), East Coast / Central US

14. Paid Internship: Marine Pathways Intern, The Ocean Foundation, Washington, DC

15. Response Dispatcher, The Marine Mammal Center, Sausalito, CA

16. Communications Assistant (Remote), The Marine Mammal Center, Remote

17. Victorville Partner Biologist, Point Blue Conservation Science, Victorville CA

18. Marine Mammal Aide, National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD

19. Principal Associate, Conserving Marine Life in the U.S., The Pew Charitable Trusts, Washington, DC

20. Manager, Grants Administration, National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, Washington, DC

21. OPS- Fish & Wildlife Bio Sci II – 77905059, Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Naples, FL

22. Vice President of Conservation, Justice & Equity, Ocean Conservancy, Washington, DC

23. Anthony A. Lapham River Conservation Fellow, American Rivers, Washington, D.C.

24. Research Assistant, ClimateWorks Foundation, Remote, Based in CA

25. Environmental Scientist, The California Ocean Protection Council (0PC), Sacramento, CA

26. Data Analyst/Modeler, Integrated Statistics, Anchorage, AK

27. Environmental Specialist, Integrated Statistics, Annapolis, MD

28. Ecologist/Environmental Specialist, Integrated Statistics, Anchorage, AK (remote)

29. Environmental Specialist – Protected Resources, Integrated Statistics, Gloucester, MA

30. Lead Research Biologist, Commercial Fisheries Research Foundation, Kingston, RI

• Webinar: Addressing marine debris in protected areas: Best practices and examples; Date/Time: Thursday, January 14, 2 pm US EST/11 am US PST/7 pm UTC
• Webinar: NOAA’s Action Plan on Coral Interventions; Date/Time: Friday, January 15, 2021 12:00:00 AM WIB – 1:00:00 AM WIB
• Virtual Sea Turtle Exploration Educator Workshop; Date/Time: Saturday, January 23rd, 2021, 9 AM – 3:30 PM
• SCDRP Winter Meeting 2021; Date/Time: January 26-28, 2021
• Webinar: How to do science so it influences marine policy and management: A panel discussion; Date/Time: Thursday, January 28, 11 am US EST/8 am US PST/4 pm UTC
• Coastal GeoTools 2021; Date/Time: February 8, 2021
• Webinar: Building a State Plan to Monitor and Assess Marine Litter: Lessons Learned; Date/Time: Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at 2pm US EST / 11am US PST / 7pm UTC
• Webinar: Coral reef eco-evolutionary dynamics: Adaptation and connectivity in MPA networks under future climate change; Date/Time: Thursday, February 25, 1 pm US EST/10 am US PST/6 pm UTC

Join us as we continue the LEEF Speaker Series in 2021!

When: February 4, 2021 at 7pm

Where: Zoom

What:

"Go with the flow and learn more about the Everglades watershed! Join The Everglades Foundation’s Education Team as we present an overview of the Everglades and the ecological changes to the Kissimmee-Okeechobee-Everglades watershed and the associated environmental, economic, and health impacts. Learn how to introduce others to the importance and necessity of Everglades restoration through our education programming."

How: Register Here

Tina Cortez is one of the real-life superheroes who are stepping up to help in Broward, just when our community needs them the most.

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Community Foundation of Broward Hidden Heroes Award Winner Tina Cortez, of the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital.

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Tina’s heroic efforts have enabled the Sawgrass Nature Center & Wildlife Hospital in Coral Springs to sustain and grow its animal treatment and release program during the pandemic.

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When coronavirus infection concerns forced the wildlife hospital to stop accepting volunteer help, Tina – the wildlife hospital director – found new and creative ways to keep their life-saving work going.

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She enlisted non-hospital staffers, and even a few family members, to help with caretaking duties such as food preparation and maintenance of animal habitats. She created a new contactless drop-off process to enable Broward residents to keep bringing injured and orphaned animals to the hospital for help. When Sawgrass re-opened to the public and resumed using volunteer help, Tina implemented new training and developed protocols for social distancing, masks and sanitation to keep everyone safe.

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And through it all, Tina even took racoons, possums, bats, squirrels and other animals home to provide 24/7 care.

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Thanks to Tina’s dedication and innovative approaches, the wildlife hospital is on track to serve more than 900 animals during this challenging year.

Read the full story here.

Watch video here.

Dawn Perez is an Education Specialist with the Solid Waste Authority of Palm Beach County.  Last month, Dawn was named the 2020 Facilitator of the Year by Florida Project Learning Tree.  This award recognizes a facilitator who demonstrates amazing dedication, support, and program delivery skills.

LEEF extends its congratulations to Dawn for advancing environmental education in Florida!

Sanibel Sea School Internship

Deadline to Apply:

Monday, December 21, 2020, 5:00pm

Organization: 

Sanibel Sea School

Job Category:

Internship

Job Type:

Other

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals executing this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

o Ensure the safety of children and adults in a variety of outdoor and marine environments
o Convey knowledge of marine science and a passion for the natural environment
o Foster an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encourage students to practice good ocean stewardship leading by example
o Maintain an excellent standard of quality when teaching field programs o Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment
o Complete an independent project within the 6-month term

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED
o A college degree with a background in Environmental Education, Biology, Marine Biology, Early

Childhood Education, Elementary/Secondary Education, or a similar field
o Experience working with children
o Certifications (or capable of obtaining certifications) in CPR, First AID, and Lifeguarding
o Strong and competent swimmer, comfortable in outdoor settings and physically capable of leading groups of children in a variety of natural environments
o Desire to promote marine conservation by sharing their passion and knowledge of the natural world with students
o Valid driver’s license

WORK ENVIRONMENT
o The performance of this position primarily occurs in an outdoor subtropical setting with some

indoor classroom-based work.
o Some travel between field sites and campus locations is required o Must be available to work some evenings and weekends

How to Apply:

Application Deadline - December 21st, 2020
We will be reviewing applications as they’re received.
Please submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and 3 references to jobs@sanibelseaschool.org

Intern housing on Sanibel Island may be available for this position but is not guaranteed. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.

Marine Science Educator

Deadline to Apply:

Monday, December 21, 2020, 5:00pm

Organization: 

Sanibel Sea School

Job Type:

Full-time

Job Description:

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals executing this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Ensure the safety of children and adults in a variety of outdoor and marine environments

Convey knowledge of marine science and a passion for the natural environment

Foster an appreciation for marine ecosystems and encourage students to practice good ocean stewardship, leading by example

Maintain an excellent standard of quality when teaching field programs

Maintain a working knowledge of marine and local biota as well as significant developments and trends in marine science, coastal ecology, and marine conservation, especially related to Southwest Florida

Act as an ambassador of Sanibel Sea School, working to promote our programs within the local, regional, and national community

Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of facilities and equipment

Provide support for Sanibel Sea School projects as needed

Our goal is pretty simple, through exploration and discovery, we want to help children fall in love with the ocean. We believe that ocean love facilitates a deeper dedication to our ocean and its stewardship. We are passionate about our students, the ocean, and exploration. We seek educators who share those passions.

JOB TITLE: Marine Science Educator Page 1 of 2

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

A college degree with a background in Environmental Education, Biology, Marine Biology, Early Childhood Education, Elementary/ Secondary Education, or a similar field

Experience working with children

Certifications (or capable of obtaining certifications) in CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguarding

Strong and competent swimmer, comfortable in outdoor settings and physically capable of leading groups of children in a variety of natural environments

Desire to promote marine conservation by sharing their passion and knowledge of the natural world with students

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The performance of this position primarily occurs in an outdoor subtropical setting with some indoor classroom-based work

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to sit or stand for long periods as required, may require walking for periodic intervals throughout the day

Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting up to forty (40) pounds, as required throughout the work day; proper lifting techniques required

Ability to work in the sub-tropical conditions of SW Florida

How to Apply:

Application Deadline: December 21, 2020

To apply, use the following link: https://app.trinethire.com/companies/23836-sanibel-captiva-conservati/jobs/29846-marine-science-educator

We will begin reviewing applications as they arrive; we may fill the positions before the posted closing date. The candidate must be able to provide their own housing – we do not have housing available at this time.

What is The Everglades Foundation? 

And what are they doing to help with Everglades Education?

 

The Everglades Foundation is a non-profit organization founded in 1993 by two outdoor enthusiasts who were concerned about the health of the Everglades ecosystem. The Foundation’s mission is to protect and restore America’s Everglades through science, advocacy, and education.

 

Photo Source: Everglades, 2018 Heavy Air Media Group

 

America’s Everglades, spanning all the way from the Kissimmee River, to Lake Okeechobee, and down to Florida Bay, is prominent among the nation’s environmental treasures. In addition to providing over eight million Floridians with clean drinking water, the Everglades is the largest subtropical wetland ecosystem in North America; with both freshwater and saltwater habitats and is home to over 70 threatened or endangered species. From an economic point of view, nearly 400,000 jobs in tourism, recreation, boating, fishing, agriculture, real estate, and numerous other sectors depend upon a healthy Everglades.

 

In 2013, the Board of Directors of The Everglades Foundation wanted to expand Everglades knowledge in schools, and thus the Everglades Literacy Program was established to foster Everglades literacy in all teachers and students in Florida.

An understanding of the Everglades can impact making better informed decisions about the environment, reducing environmental risks and negative impacts to this fragile and unique ecosystem, and protecting the future of America's Everglades for future generations.

Jennifer Diaz, Director of Education, teaches Champion School students on a field trip to the Everglades

 

The Everglades Literacy Program and Our Work

The Everglades Literacy Program is a call to action for schools, teachers, and students to ensure that future generations of Floridians understand the ecological and economic value of the Everglades ecosystem. Everglades Literacy gives teachers the knowledge and tools to teach and move forward in educating current and future generations about the importance of Everglades restoration, habitats, wildlife, and our water supply. Check out our resources for providing continued support to educators: 

 

• K-12 Teacher Toolkit - 36 free, standards-aligned, interdisciplinary comprehensive Everglades lesson plans completely available online. 

 

• Everglades Literacy Teacher Trainings - Participantsgain the insights they need to implement the Everglades Literacy Program in their classrooms while integrating its lesson content with their other science and non-science related curricula. 

• The Everglades Champion Schools Program - Designed to showcase and recognize schools in Florida that demonstrate exceptional Everglades literacy efforts and initiatives in their school’s community and culture.

 

Top Left: Teachers at an Everglades Literacy Teacher Training. Top Right: Students in the Everglades reading a sign. Center: Everglades Champion School Challenge Coins.

 

In the past few months, we have had to pivot to completely online, and now offer the Everglades Literacy Teacher Training virtually. We have also created 50 Everglades distance learning lesson plans and family activities that can be implemented over a virtual platform.

Screen shot of website distance learning resources.

To date, the Everglades Literacy Program has trained over 3,700 teachers in 24 Florida counties, designated 36 Everglades Champion Schools from 8 different counties, and has impacted over 100,000 students across the state. We are always looking for new teachers, schools, and community partners to continue to grow this important and impactful program.