Coral Restoration Technician

CARDINAL POINT CAPTAINS INC • Pago Pago, AS

3h • Onsite

About The Position

CPC seeks a qualified Coral Restoration Technician scientist to work year round in Pago Pago, American Samoa in support of NOAA and university funded coral studies. This role will help the creation of a coral restoration program in American Samoa and contribute to building coastal resilience infrastructure in the territory. If you're a marine scientist with a passion for fieldwork, this is a once-in-a-career opportunity to immerse yourself in one of the most biologically rich and visually stunning marine environments on the planet. American Samoa is not just a workplace—it’s a living laboratory of evolutionary marvels, where ancient corals, rare pelagic species, and active undersea volcanoes converge in a breathtaking Pacific seascape.

Requirements

• Experience in marine research and underwater field studies.
• Experience in coral restoration.
• Experience working with regional coral restoration groups (e.g., the Coral Restoration Foundation, the University of Guam).
• Experience in marine resource management in American Samoa.
• Must be SCUBA certified (NAUI, PADI, etc.) and meet the standards established by the program's diver certification process and maintain throughout the duration of employment.
• Experience in tropical fish and coral identification.
• Must be willing to work on both small boats and aboard larger research vessels.
• Able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds to assist transporting equipment and gear is required.
• Familiarity and experience with Fa’a Samoa and working with the Territorial Government of American Samoa.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the installation and operation of a coral nursery in American Samoa.
• Assist with the targeted outplanting of corals at Nu'uuli, Faga'alu, and Leone.
• Execute scientific diving operations in support of marine research programs, ensuring strict adherence to American Academy of Underwater Sciences scientific diving standards, all applicable regulations, and institutional dive safety protocols.
• Help to safely operate the research boat during underway operations, maintaining compliance with all vessel policies and regulations.
• Help conduct field surveys and laboratory tasks; process scientific data; write scientific reports; assist with data archiving and records management; and collaborate with partners.
• Support execution of site operating plans and science projects. This may include assisting with the purchase, maintenance, inventory, and calibration of supplies and equipment for the science program; development of dive, boat, and cruise plans, and submission of associated forms and reports; coordination and implementation of dive operations to meet dive and safety standards; assistance for the small boat program; collaboration with partners on missions; and performance of in-situ field research and data collection.
• Participate in site planning activities including developing field projects, grant proposals and budgets; completing necessary environmental compliance requirements; and preparation and review of science planning documents.
• Ensure that scientific data, samples, and information are efficiently processed and properly maintained.
• Support miscellaneous administrative and operational tasks necessary to implement scientific programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed