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Seasonal marine science jobs are temporary positions that involve studying and working with marine environments, often during specific times of the year such as summer or peak research seasons. These jobs can include roles like research assistants, field technicians, educators, or conservation workers. They are commonly found at research institutions, marine labs, aquariums, and environmental organizations, providing hands-on experience in marine biology, ecology, conservation, and education. Seasonal positions are ideal for students or early-career professionals looking to gain practical skills and field experience in marine science.
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Infographic showing various Seasonal Marine Science job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 72% Full Time, 23% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 76% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 21% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $127,500 per year, or $61.3 per hour.

EOE Instructor

CROSSROADS SCHOOL FOR ARTS & SCIENCES

Santa Monica, CA • On-site

$365 - $385/day

Temporary

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Crossroads EOE provides a wide range of programs for its students; some offerings focus on outdoor leadership skills and technical skills, while others focus on the natural sciences such as geology, marine biology, and ecology.
In grades 4-8, one week per year is devoted to an EOE trip. EOE trips in the Upper School (grades 9-12) are optional. Because we offer such a range of programs, we seek to maintain a qualified and diverse instructor pool that possesses a wide variety of skills and teaching experience.
Curriculum on EOE programs focuses on many aspects of the outdoor experience, including:
  • Learning the skills, techniques, and philosophy of outdoor travel and safety
  • Developing a sense of personal responsibility and leadership through real challenge, an exploration of group dynamics, and cooperative interaction
  • Developing specific technical skills such as rafting, kayaking, canoeing, backpacking, climbing, and snowshoeing
  • Supplementing classroom instruction in the natural sciences, including the study of weather, geology, marine biology, flora and fauna, connections between ecosystems, land management issues, astronomy, art, cultural awareness and natural history.

Instructors are hired as part time, seasonal employees of Crossroads School. Desired Qualifications include:
  • College graduate
  • Current WFR and CPR Certification.
  • Experience leading students on outdoor environmental education programs
  • Classroom or field-based teaching experience
  • Proficiency in technical outdoor skills applicable to course locations and activities
  • Current drivers license

Salary:
Instructors and Logisticians are hired as part time, seasonal employees of Crossroads School. Rates starting at $365 per day with a current WFR certification. The daily rate increases to $385 on fifth course worked. An additional rate of $25 per Student Contact Day is paid for other applicable certifications (Single Pitch Rock Site Manager, AIARE 1, Swiftwater Rescue certification)") when certification skills are used on course.

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