Opportunities
** This page is frequently updated --> New opportunities are always becoming available! **
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Mid-peninsula Regional Open Space District (Midpen) is seeking a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Intern in the Information Systems and Technology (IST) Department. The expected start date for this position is November 2025. Application deadline is Sunday, September 21, 2025. Applicants with the most relevant experience and qualifications suitable for the position will be contacted for an interview.
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You’re invited to the Fish-PACE Virtual Hackweek, where you can learn to work with the new PACE hyper-spectral data, satellites, and tackle applications for fisheries and ocean ecosystem research.
Sponsored by NASA and NOAA’s Coastwatch Initiative, Fish-PACE Hackweek is a 5-day collaborative virtual hack event with science lectures, coding tutorials, group projects, and best of all there’s no cost to participate! Program dates: October 20 - 24, 2025
Application deadline: September 29, 2025
Program website: https://ocean-satellite-tools.github.io/hackweek-2025/
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The Monterey Police Department is currently accepting applications for Police Officer Recruits. The Police Officer Recruit classification is considered a full-time, unrepresented, temporary classification to be used while attending the POST basic Academy and will be paid an hourly rate of $45.61. Interested? Apply here
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Join a vibrant community of curious minds at UC Santa Cruz! Two jobs available:
- The Graduate Student Advisor provides the full range of student services for students pursuing M.A. and Ph.D. degrees within the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology. Independently manage the department's graduate program, including the coordination of programmatic activities and administration oversight. Apply here
- Graduate Advising and Administrative Support will work with the Education Department. Principal functional areas include; Graduate admissions process, TA allocations, fellowship administration and coordination, graduate student advising and program support, faculty and course support, web management, travel and entertainment reimbursement, and oversight of supplies and general equipment and general office coordination. Apply here
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The Health Department’s Clinic Services Bureau of Monterey is looking for a Social Media Intern to assist with creating, scheduling, and posting content across various social media platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. This position will help support community outreach campaigns by highlighting our services, events, and patient education initiatives. 6 months, 20 hours per week, $20 hourly. Apply Here
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The Higher Education Research Participant Program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is designed to attract talented undergraduate and graduate students, and recent graduates to join ongoing research programs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics topic areas. The STEM Research Participation Program at the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) is ready to make appointments immediately. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified. More information here
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Community Education Specialist will be the Farm to School Project Coordinator for this project at University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR), and will be the major contact for outreach, recruitment, and coordination of the workshops, events, tours, and peer-to-peer monthly support group. Coordinator will deliver training programs for teachers and work the Farm Smart staff to deliver field trips for students. Open until filled. More information here
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Joby is seeking an Instrumentation Technician to help develop, improve, and maintain data acquisition hardware and processes for the installation of flight test instrumentation for Joby’s VTOL electric aircraft. The Joby Aviation team is made up of extremely talented, hardworking, proactive, and hands-on individuals, operating in a fast-paced and rewarding environment. We are looking to expand this team with like-minded individuals looking to make a mark in the transportation industry. Apply here
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Seneca’s Monterey Crisis Programs provide crisis stabilization services and short-term residential treatment for children and youth experiencing crises, ensuring timely support when it’s most needed. The Awake Overnight Youth Stabilization Specialist plays a critical role in supporting youth to achieve and maintain stability as they prepare for a successful transition into a home-like environment. The Youth Stabilization Specialist builds relationships quickly and partners with each youth to develop and implement highly individualized treatment plans. Learn more about this position.
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Marine Science Educator Application Deadline: September 19, 2025
The Greater Farallones Ocean AfterSchool program serves primarily at-risk San Francisco students in grades 2 to 7 with a series of ocean science enrichment programs during their out-of-school times. This position will lead lessons in the classroom with a focus on Spanish bilingual classes. This part-time, non-exempt position will work 15-28 hours weekly, depending on program schedules during the school year and the candidate’s availability.
Location: San Francisco
Desired start date: October 2025
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Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) is hiring Marine Science Instructors for the Fall | Applications open now
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Climate Science Alliance is hiring an Engagement and Communications Apprentice in San Diego, CA | Applications open now
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Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) is hiring Marine Science Instructors for the Fall | for grad students or early-career professionals | Applications open now
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The Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program application is now live! This program supports doctoral students interested in faculty careers in the CSU system by providing CSU faculty mentorship, access to internal funding for fellows (e.g., travel grants, doctoral education support grants, dissertation awards, and access to an institutional loan), and professional development opportunities. Individuals do not have to be admitted into a program to apply but should be admitted by May 2025 to qualify. We encourage CSU Lecture Faculty pursuing doctoral degrees to apply as well.
You can learn more about the program on the CDIP landing page. Scroll down the landing page to find CDIP Application Guidelines and the link to an application. Please also consider signing up for one of their information sessions.
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Embark on an adventure of a lifetime by checking out these two awesome OceanXplorer opportunities:
- The Young Explorers Program selects students ages 18-24 to embark on a multi-day experience onboard the OceanXplorer.
- The Early Career Explorers selects early career professionals over 25 years old to embark on a multi-day experience onboard the OceanXplorer research vessel.
**Note: Only applicants with passports valid through March 2026 will be considered
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
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Climate Currents aims to foster a vibrant community of scientists who are eager to contribute to the dialogue on geo-science & environmental issues. They are currently seeking contributors and editors to support the creation and publication of our content for the upcoming summer term and beyond.
The platform welcomes all types of media, including:
- News Articles: Keep our readers updated on the latest environmental developments.
- Features: Dive deep into stories that highlight significant environmental phenomena and the people involved. We particularly encourage features that highlight work you or your collaborators are involved in!
- Op-Eds: Share your opinions and insights on pressing environmental issues.
- Creative Fiction & Nonfiction: Use your storytelling skills to explore environmental themes.
- Multimedia: Enrich our content with videos, podcasts, photo essays, and other multimedia formats.
This is a fantastic chance to develop your writing, editing, and creative skills while contributing to a meaningful cause. Whether you’re an experienced writer or just starting out, all levels of experience are welcome. If you are interested in joining us or would like more information, please reach out to us at hbricker@g.ucla.edu.
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- COAST provides support for continuing CSU graduate students to attend and present the results of original ocean and coastal research at scientific conferences.
- Award Period: We are now accepting applications for conferences occurring July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2026.
- Specific application deadlines are posted on the website. Please review them carefully.
- Applications are accepted on a continual basis until funding is expended.
- Please visit the Award Announcement webpage for the most up-to-date information throughout the year: https://www.calstate.edu/impact-of-the-csu/research/coast/funding/Pages/Student-Travel.aspx
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The California Dune Science Network is seeking a postgraduate or graduate student researcher to assist us in advancing our understanding of coastal dune processes and dynamics. Interested applicants should email their CV and a short paragraph about their interest to ca.dunes.nbs@gmail.com. There is no priority review date but they are looking to hire as soon as possible. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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The California Recreational Fisheries Survey Project is currently accepting Scientific Aid applications from highly-motivated and dedicated individuals who would like to work in the field, on and around boats, in a fast-paced setting.
Duties will include collecting recreational fishery data and biological samples at public launch ramps/docks/piers/etc., identifying fin fish and invertebrates to species and collect biological data, and conduct onboard sampling of Commercial Passenger Fishing Vessels.
See https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/CRFS/Employment for full details and application instructions.
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Thriving Earth Exchange, a branch of the American Geophysical Union (AGU) that helps to address science concerns from communities, is recruiting volunteer scientists. There are many opportunities available all over the United States, and the world! The positions are open until filled.
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Other events and scholarships can be found on the Associated Students webpage.