EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
BTNEP Director
BTNEP is now seeking a Director. BTNEP is an affiliate of Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON) thus the BTNEP Director reports to the Executive Director and Chief Scientist of LUMCON. The Director also reports to the BTNEP Management Conference and works directly with the staff of the U.S. EPA as the National Estuary Program is a non-regulatory program of the federal agency. The Director is responsible for the successful leadership and management of BTNEP according to the to the strategic direction set by the Management Conference.
Native Plant Nursery Worker
BTNEP is now hiring part time Nursery Workers. Nursery Workers will work at BTNEP’s Native Plant Nursery located on the Nicholls State University Farm in Thibodaux, Louisiana. This position offers the opportunity to be involved in helping protect and restore critical coastal Louisiana habitat through maintaining and increasing herbaceous and woody plants utilized in vegetative plantings for restoration projects within the Barataria-Terrebonne estuary basins.
Coastal or Marine Science Faculty
LUMCON seeks to hire multiple new Assistant Professors as part of a multi-year faculty expansion. We are interested in hiring interdisciplinary scientists whose research addresses fundamental and applied questions in ocean and coastal sciences. We invite qualified coastal or marine scientists, regardless of discipline, whose research uses observational, modelling, theoretical, and/or experimental approaches, to apply for open positions based at both the Cocodrie and Houma locations.
Finance Manager
The Finance Manager is responsible for the Finance Department including accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing, grants, contracts, and purchasing. The Finance Manager will analyze everyday financial activities.
Marine Educator
LUMCON is seeking candidates to fill various educator positions in the education and outreach program. We are currently looking for educators for the programs based at the Marine Center in Cocodrie, LA and at the new Maritime Campus in Houma, LA. The role of LUMCON Marine Educators is to support, facilitate, and ensure high quality experiences for all visitors of the LUMCON Marine Education & Outreach Program.
Maintenance Assistant
The Maintenance Assistant responds to assigned departmental maintenance needs and is responsible for the execution of repairs or replacement of affected equipment as assigned.