This is a full time seasonal position. Marine Science Camp Counselors will work full time with campers aged 8-18 in a beautiful coastal ecosystem. Counselors plan and execute free time and evening activities for campers, co-teach educational programming, assist with daily program tasks, and act as a resource for campers during their stay.

Marine Science Summer Camp Counselors are responsible for the supervision and safety of all campers, aged 8-18, at Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Primary job duties include: directing and supervising summer campers day and night throughout their stay; planning/executing small and large group activities during free time and evenings; and fostering a fun and welcome environment for campers.

Join CBFS for a season of hands on, feet wet education! Field Station Educators are trained to lead all CBFS education programs, including school programs, summer camps, adult and family, custom, and more! This highly demanding but rewarding job best fits individuals who are looking to begin or continue their career in environmental education. Located on Virginia's Eastern Shore, CBFS gives educators a chance to learn about new ecosystems while developing leadership and group management skills.

This is a year-round senior staff position ideal for those who are looking to take the next step along their informal education, or interpretation career paths. The School Programs and Summer Camps Director (SPSCD) works with teachers to schedule, plan and deliver programs for their students with our education team. Responsibilities include curriculum development and hiring of seasonal staff including Field Station Educators and Summer Camp Counselors.

Gain hands-on experience at a marine science field station while learning valuable technical and interpersonal skills. University & Research (U&R) Interns are immersed in the daily operations of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station (Wallops Island, Virginia) conduct research, and develop leadership skills as they support college students as resident advisors. Internships occur during our four summer sessions, beginning two weeks prior to, and ending at the completion of summer sessions.

This position will allow you to take a deeper dive into what hands-on, feet wet education here at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station really means! U&R Assistant Director duties include leading college field trips, assisting researchers, escorting groups to field sites, assisting summer courses and organizing logistics, acting as first mate on research vessels, leading kayak trips in tidal creeks and marshes, escorting groups to NASA’s Wallops Island, and so much more.

Marine Science Summer Educators are responsible for the supervision and safety of all campers for overnight and day camps at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Primary job duties include: directing and supervising summer campers day and night throughout their stay; planning/executing small and large group activities during free time and evenings; and fostering a fun and welcome environment for campers.

The Coastal Education and Leadership Program (CELP) Assistant is a paid summer college internship. The CELP Assistant will gain valuable supervisory experience leading our high school internship program, have opportunities to teach a variety of age groups in the classroom and the field, become familiar with lab equipment and maintenance, and have the opportunity to network with CBFS partners, including USFWS, NPS, and more! Meals and housing are provided.

Marine Science Camp Counselor is responsible for the supervision and safety of all campers for overnight camps at the Chincoteague Bay Field Station. Primary job duties include: directing and supervising summer campers day and night throughout their stay; planning/executing small and large group activities during free time and evenings; and fostering a fun and welcome environment for campers. For more information please download the Full Description PDF.

Gain hands-on experience at a marine science field station while learning valuable technical and interpersonal skills. University & Research (U&R) Interns are immersed in the daily operations of the Chincoteague Bay Field Station, conduct research, and develop leadership skills as they support college students as resident advisors. Internships occur during our four summer sessions, beginning two weeks prior to, and ending at the completion of summer sessions.