Assistant Field Station Manager

Summary

CCMI is looking for its next Assistant Field Station Manager (AFSM). CCMI is located on the small, remote tropical island of Little Cayman.

The AFSM supports the Field Station Manager (FSM) in the day-to-day leadership of the Little Cayman Research Centre (LCRC), ensuring the safe, efficient, and effective delivery of CCMI's education, research, and outreach programmes. The role combines operational coordination, safety oversight, logistics, and team support across a busy, multi-programme field station.

Working across departments, the AFSM helps coordinate staff, visitors, and resources while maintaining high standards of safety, organisation, and visitor experience. The role plays a key part in enabling smooth field operations and delivering CCMI's mission in a dynamic, marine research environment.

This position requires strong organisational skills, adaptability, and confident leadership within a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Roles and Responsibilities

The main job responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Participate in the rotating Duty Manager schedule, acting as a primary operational contact for station activities and emergencies during assigned periods.
• Coordinate the onboarding, orientation, and mentoring of interns and new staff, ensuring they are integrated effectively into station operations.
• Deliver safety, operational, and logistics briefings to new staff, interns, and visitors.
• Support the Field Station Manager in the following operational functions: scheduling and tracking of resource use (boats, vehicles, facility use); coordination of logistical support and scheduling for staff and visiting groups; management of operational budget and inventory, including procurement and shipping within the Cayman Islands and internationally.
• Maintain effective communication with CCMI teams to ensure operational efficiency and alignment.
• Liaise with Cayman Islands government to obtain permits and approvals for visiting groups and researchers.
• Coordinate with the Dive Safety Officer and both education and research staff for CCMI's diving and snorkelling activities in a supportive and solution-focused way.
• Assist education and research groups with diving, snorkelling, boat, and shore support, including divemaster and snorkel leader support.
• Lead the planning and delivery of the Reefs Go Live programme in the field, ensuring high-quality participant experiences and smooth field operations.
• Produce and edit engaging video content for educational, outreach, and promotional purposes across CCMI communication channels.
• Coordinate and deliver station tours and public reef lectures that enhance visitor engagement and support CCMI's outreach objectives.
• Promote a positive culture of safety, inclusion, and environmental stewardship.
• Oversee merchandise sales, inventory, and reporting.
• In conjunction with the FSM, manage accurate records of incident reports, staff qualifications (first aid, safeguarding etc).
• Perform other duties as required to support the team and the charity's mission.

Skills and Requirements

• Degree in marine science (or similar).
• Certified and experienced dive professional with 3+ years of experience.
• Experience in managing and/or working with scientific diving (or similar).
• Strong ability to manage administrative responsibilities efficiently and on time.
• Underwater videography and photography experience.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• Experience and ability to thrive in a remote location with limited resources and a small, close-knit team.
• Willingness to work irregular hours when required to deliver a programme.
• Clean driver's license and ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles (or willingness to learn manual if necessary).
• A clear passion for the ocean and marine conservation education.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities related to the delivery of projects or programmes.

Term and Remuneration

Salary: US $26,000 - $40,000. Health and other benefits as per the Cayman Islands Labour Law.

Application Instructions

To apply, please submit the following items: a cover letter and CV. Email all application materials to jobs@reefresearch.org by Saturday, 8th August 2026.

CCMI thanks all applicants for their interest; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

More information: https://reefresearch.org/about-ccmi/our-people/positions-available/