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<div><div style="border:1.0px solid transparent;padding:10.0px 0.0px"><div style="font-size:19.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em">Where passion meets opportunity</h2></div></div><div><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><p><span><span><span><span><span>The best of your adventures is the one you have yet to sail!</span></span></span></span> </span></p></div></div></div><div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Purpose</H2> </div><div><div><article dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn="assistant" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-testid="conversation-turn-16" data-turn-id="request-WEB:54107282-1d97-4927-949b-915b13a096e2-8"><div><div tabindex="-1"><div><div dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-5-2" data-message-id="9fcee072-9900-439a-858d-7dfce5e2659c" data-message-author-role="assistant"><div><div><p data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="864" data-start="0">With our global shipping heritage, the MSC Foundation is keenly aware of the increasing fragility of our planet’s interlinked ecosystems and committed to the restoration of vulnerable marine ecosystems, through our Super Coral Program. Our vision is to restore the critical balance between people and nature within a generation, and as part of this commitment, we are offering an exciting opportunity for a Marine Operations Officer to join our team. The Marine Operations Officer will support the Marine Program Manager in implementing the existing Super Coral Program, managing the activities of the Marine Conservation Centre, and raising awareness amongst Ocean Cay visitors on the importance of marine conservation. She/he will also contribute to the identification and implementation of new opportunities that advance the Foundation’s mission in The Bahamas.</p></div></div></div></div><div> </div><div><div> </div></div></div></div></article></div><div data-edge="true" aria-hidden="true"> </div></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Impact</H2> </div><div><p data-end="87" data-start="0">Under the supervision of the Marine Program Manager, the Marine Operation Officer will:</p><p data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="1320" data-start="89">• Assist in the day-to-day running of the Super Coral Reefs Programme (SCRP) and the Marine Conservation Centre.<br data-end="204" data-start="201" />• Liaise with MSC Cruises/Ocean Cay employees and departments to ensure the timely implementation of program’s activities.<br data-end="329" data-start="326" />• Conduct marine ecological surveys using both SCUBA and snorkel equipment.<br data-end="407" data-start="404" />• Collect, manage, and report ecological, oceanographic, and environmental data.<br data-end="490" data-start="487" />• Assist with activities specific to coral husbandry within in situ ocean nurseries and ex situ coral aquarium systems.<br data-end="612" data-start="609" />• Maintain and clean both land-based coral aquarium as well as ocean based coral nurseries.<br data-end="706" data-start="703" />• Collect, frag, outplant and monitor corals in-situ.<br data-end="762" data-start="759" />• Assist in writing detailed reports on conservation and research findings.<br data-end="840" data-start="837" />• Support on all program administrative and logistic duties related to the foundation’s activities in Ocean Cay and The Bahamas (registration, official documentation submission, preparation of missions from Foundation and related stakeholders’ people to Ocean Cay, etc...).<br data-end="1116" data-start="1113" />• Organise and plan activities for interns and trainees as well as for Ocean Cay visitors, in line with the Super Coral Program deliverables, and an engagement strategy for awareness raising and outreach.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Journey so far</H2> </div><div><p data-end="91" data-start="0">Diving Qualifications:<br data-end="25" data-start="22" />• Advanced Open Water certification preferred.<br data-is-only-node="" data-end="74" data-start="71" />• DAN insurance</p><p data-end="529" data-start="93">Marine Biology Knowledge:<br data-end="121" data-start="118" />• Possess advance knowledge of tropical marine biology and coral reef ecology.<br data-is-only-node="" data-end="202" data-start="199" />• Advance identification skills for coral and fish species in The Bahamas.<br data-end="279" data-start="276" />• Basic understanding or recognised willingness on bio-lab operations regarding coral research in the context of a touristic operating environment.<br data-end="429" data-start="426" />• Ability to understand or willingness to learn and analyse scientific data and research outcomes.</p><p data-is-only-node="" data-is-last-node="" data-end="717" data-start="531">Qualifications:<br data-end="549" data-start="546" />• Bahamian work authorization is preferred.<br data-is-only-node="" data-end="588" data-start="585" />• Undergraduate degree in marine biology preferred.<br data-end="642" data-start="639" />• 2 years’ experience in similar position.<br data-end="687" data-start="684" />• Captain’s licence preferred.</p></div></div><div style='padding: 10px 0px;border: 1px solid transparent;'><div style='font-size:16px;word-wrap: break-word;'><H2 style='font-size: 1em; margin: 0px'>Your Essentials</H2> </div><div><p>MSC Cruises USA is an equal opportunity employer that complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations. It is our policy to employ and promote qualified candidates without discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, origin, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Our hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications and business needs.</p></div></div></div><div><div style="border:1.0px solid transparent;padding:10.0px 0.0px"><div style="font-size:16.0px;word-wrap:break-word"><h2 style="font-size:1.0em">Our commitment</h2></div><div><p><span><span><span><span><span>We are committed to building a future that values diverse perspectives, embraces the world beyond borders, and fosters an inclusive environment where every individual feels valued, respected and empowered to be their authentic selves. Our commitment extends to taking meaningful, measurable actions that have a long-term positive impact on our guests, our employees and our planet.</span></span></span></span> </span></p></div></div></div><div><p><span><span><span><span><span>Ready to turn your passion into something extraordinary? Join us at MSC Cruises, where new opportunities await. Apply today to be part of a global team that is pushing boundaries and achieving something remarkable. Your journey starts here!</span> </span></span></span></span></p></div>

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