Employment & Internships

Working at SCCF means working alongside people who share a love for nature and a commitment to conservation. We offer ample benefits and endless opportunities for learning, collaboration, and growth.

Open Positions

Communications & Marketing Coordinator

Join our team as SCCF's Communications & Marketing Coordinator to help spread the word about our Sanibel Sea School and Coastal Watch program through social media, e-newsletters, website management, media relations, and other marketing initiatives.

Are you a strong writer and copy editor with a multimedia skill set, and someone who would enjoy immersive experiences in the environment to capture SCCF’s work related to sustainability and environmental education?

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Landscape Technician

Join our team as the SCCF's Landscape Technician! This position is on site on Sanibel Island and will report to the Facilities and Events Director.

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PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Perform landscape maintenance around SCCF’s six facilities and six publicly accessible preserves — including weeding, mowing, edging, weed-whacking, trimming, and general upkeep of the landscape and natural areas.
Spread landscape materials (i.e., mulch, shell, gravel).
Assist Native Landscapes & Garden Center staff with new plantings around SCCF facilities and trails.
Recognize Florida native plant species and their seedlings, and leave/remove as appropriate.
Trim shrubs and small trees in accordance with best horticultural practices.
Interact with the public as needed, representing SCCF in a professional and courteous manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to use various landscaping power tools, including string trimmer, mower, blower, etc.
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Ability to work outdoors in subtropical conditions for long periods of time, including hot temperatures, humidity, insects, and in areas with high concentrations of poison ivy.
Ability to communicate well in English.
Possession of or willingness to obtain Florida Pesticide licensing.
Ability to tow and maneuver a trailer.
Valid driver’s license.
18 years of age or older.

Intern, Native Landscapes & Garden Center

SCCF's Native Landscapes & Garden Center seeks an energetic and hardworking intern to assist in day-to-day garden and nursery operations and work with our landscape installation services. This internship lasts 6 months.

The Native Landscapes & Garden Center offers a unique working environment as a nonprofit retail nursery dedicated to landscaping for the improvement of native habitat and wildlife on and around Sanibel and Captiva Islands. This intern will have the opportunity to obtain in-depth knowledge about South Florida native plants and gain firsthand experience in all aspects of an environmentally friendly garden, nursery, and landscaping business.

INTERNSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Retail nursery operation and plant care (watering, potting, pruning, weeding, landscape installation, and customer service)
Work closely with our gardener to assist in the upkeep of 2 acres of demonstration gardens surrounding the Garden Center

REQUIREMENTS

A strong interest in plants and conservation
Bachelor’s degree in horticulture, biology, environmental science, ecology, or a related field is preferred
Ability to lift 50 pounds
Prepared to work outdoors in subtropical conditions, including hot temperatures, humidity, and insects
Valid U.S. driver’s license

TO APPLY
Please send a cover letter indicating your interest, resume, and references by email to Native Landscapes & Garden Center Manager Becca Grotrian at rgrotrian@sccf.org.

Duration: 6 months

Deadline: Open until filled

Stipend: $480/week

Research Associate, Marine Laboratory

The SCCF Marine Laboratory is seeking a full-time Research Associate.

This position will direct day-to-day operations of lab projects and programs including research and monitoring of local estuarine habitats; pursue research interests related to habitat functions, fish and invertebrates, and water quality; lead grant proposals and field sampling efforts; and more. Applicants should have a minimum M.S., 2+ years of experience in a related field, prior experience with boats and field work, and be a certified SCUBA diver.

The SCCF Marine Lab is a member of the Southern Association of Marine Laboratories and Florida Institute of Oceanography, with six resident staff. We are also committed to a diverse workplace and strongly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in marine and environmental sciences.

Salary: $50K, plus health insurance, 401K with match, and generous paid vacation/sick leave/holidays.