Sea Education Association
Summer Program Assistants
Job Location
Falmouth, MA - Woods Hole, MA, United States
Job Description
Reporting to the Director of Academic Programs and the Student Affairs Manager, the Program Assistant plays a key role in supporting students’ success in SEA’s programs. S/he/they are focused on the student experience throughout the program. Major areas of responsibility include community development, overseeing meal preparation, front line medical supervision, mental health support, and logistical coordination with faculty and staff. The Program Assistant lives on campus, in close proximity to students. This is a full-time, seasonal, non-benefit eligible position that begins a few weeks before students arrive on campus for training/preparation and ends the day after each program closes. There are multiple vacancies for Program Assistants this summer, some of which support the SEASCape program and some of which support the PreCollege program. See below for program descriptions and dates.
SEASCape: Ocean Studies on the Cape
This is a shore-based program on our Woods Hole campus for high school students who are looking for a basic introduction to oceanographic studies. It is a multidisciplinary, residential program over the course of 2.5 weeks. There are two different sessions in 2025: Session I: June 26, 2025 – July 13, 2025, and Session II: July 21, 2025 – August 9, 2025. The program is instructed by faculty members, overseen by the Director of Academic Programs, and supported by three program assistants who assist with extracurricular activities, meal prep, academic support, and student supervision.
SEA Pre-College: Ocean Sciences in Woods Hole
This is a shore-based program for advanced high school students who are looking to prepare for college-level academics in marine biology, oceanography, and environmental science. There are two different sessions in 2025: Session I: June 26, 2025 – July 13, 2025, and Session II: July 21, 2025 – August 9, 2025. The program is instructed by faculty members, overseen by the Director of Academic Programs, and supported by three program assistants who assist with extracurricular activities, meal prep, academic support, and student supervision.
Major Tasks of the Program Assistant
Community Development – Lives with the students and supervises the development of community norms, and emotional/mental welfare of students. Plans extracurricular and morale-boosting free time activities in the evenings and on weekends.
Program Logistics- Accompanies group on some field trips, attends planning and debrief meetings, helps to facilitate details such as transportation, mealtimes, and cleaning.
Medical Supervision - Works closely with the Student Affairs Manager to provide front-line intervention for student safety and medical/mental health issues on campus.
Academic Support – Supports program faculty as needed by assisting students outside of the classroom with assignments and helping students meet their academic goals. Assists with lab set-up, poster presentations/group discussions, and classroom organization.
Marketing & Social Media– Documents the experience for students by taking quality photographs for our marketing team and assists students with writing blog posts.
Food Service—Coordinates food service logistics such as ordering food, preparing meals, and helping students to cook and clean.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in outdoor education, environmental science, marine biology, social work, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in student support at the secondary, gap year, or undergraduate level; experience with off-campus/residential programs preferred.
Experience working with diverse groups of students.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student records and other information of a confidential nature.
Wilderness First Responder or higher medical training and mental health training is preferred.
Experience in conflict resolution, group facilitation, mentorship, and/or teaching.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with young people
Salary starts at $2,500 per month and is commensurate with experience. Housing and food are provided.
SEASCape: Ocean Studies on the Cape
This is a shore-based program on our Woods Hole campus for high school students who are looking for a basic introduction to oceanographic studies. It is a multidisciplinary, residential program over the course of 2.5 weeks. There are two different sessions in 2025: Session I: June 26, 2025 – July 13, 2025, and Session II: July 21, 2025 – August 9, 2025. The program is instructed by faculty members, overseen by the Director of Academic Programs, and supported by three program assistants who assist with extracurricular activities, meal prep, academic support, and student supervision.
SEA Pre-College: Ocean Sciences in Woods Hole
This is a shore-based program for advanced high school students who are looking to prepare for college-level academics in marine biology, oceanography, and environmental science. There are two different sessions in 2025: Session I: June 26, 2025 – July 13, 2025, and Session II: July 21, 2025 – August 9, 2025. The program is instructed by faculty members, overseen by the Director of Academic Programs, and supported by three program assistants who assist with extracurricular activities, meal prep, academic support, and student supervision.
Major Tasks of the Program Assistant
Community Development – Lives with the students and supervises the development of community norms, and emotional/mental welfare of students. Plans extracurricular and morale-boosting free time activities in the evenings and on weekends.
Program Logistics- Accompanies group on some field trips, attends planning and debrief meetings, helps to facilitate details such as transportation, mealtimes, and cleaning.
Medical Supervision - Works closely with the Student Affairs Manager to provide front-line intervention for student safety and medical/mental health issues on campus.
Academic Support – Supports program faculty as needed by assisting students outside of the classroom with assignments and helping students meet their academic goals. Assists with lab set-up, poster presentations/group discussions, and classroom organization.
Marketing & Social Media– Documents the experience for students by taking quality photographs for our marketing team and assists students with writing blog posts.
Food Service—Coordinates food service logistics such as ordering food, preparing meals, and helping students to cook and clean.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in outdoor education, environmental science, marine biology, social work, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in student support at the secondary, gap year, or undergraduate level; experience with off-campus/residential programs preferred.
Experience working with diverse groups of students.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student records and other information of a confidential nature.
Wilderness First Responder or higher medical training and mental health training is preferred.
Experience in conflict resolution, group facilitation, mentorship, and/or teaching.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with young people
Salary starts at $2,500 per month and is commensurate with experience. Housing and food are provided.
Job Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in outdoor education, environmental science, marine biology, social work, or a related field.
At least one year of experience in student support at the secondary, gap year, or undergraduate level; experience with off-campus/residential programs preferred.
Experience working with diverse groups of students.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student records and other information of a confidential nature.
Wilderness First Responder or higher medical training and mental health training is preferred.
Experience in conflict resolution, group facilitation, mentorship, and/or teaching.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with young people
Valid US driver's license
Must pass background check
At least one year of experience in student support at the secondary, gap year, or undergraduate level; experience with off-campus/residential programs preferred.
Experience working with diverse groups of students.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student records and other information of a confidential nature.
Wilderness First Responder or higher medical training and mental health training is preferred.
Experience in conflict resolution, group facilitation, mentorship, and/or teaching.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with young people
Valid US driver's license
Must pass background check
How To Apply
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and contact information of 2 references to aelder@sea.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but preference is given to applications submitted before March 1, 2025.
Contact Information
| Contact | Director of Academic Programs Director of Academic Programs Sea Education Association |
|---|---|
| Website | www.sea.edu |