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Employment Opportunities at the Ocean Institute

Director of Major Gifts

The Director of Major Gifts is responsible for developing and managing relationships with major donor prospects determined to have the ability to make gifts at or above $10K.

The Director of Major Gifts reports to the President/CEO. This position is charged with developing and implementing strategies for securing financial support including identifying, qualifying, cultivating, soliciting, and stewarding major gifts and planned gifts.

The Director of Major Gifts shall work in cooperation with the other members of Ocean Institute's development team.
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Science Instructor

Science Instructor, Ocean InstituteJoin us at our state-of-the-art seaside learning center in Dana Point and at the Lazy W Ranch, our outdoor teaching facility in the Cleveland National Forest. Help guide our students as they immerse themselves in the exploration of marine science, oceanography, California history, and ecology through a variety of hands-on programs, including:
  • Offshore investigations on our floating laboratory, RV/Sea Explorer
  • Marine science discoveries at our onshore laboratory and at the Dana Point Marine Life Refuge
  • California cultural history explorations at the Lazy W Ranch in the Cleveland National Forest
  • Southern California ecology and biology investigations during our Outdoor Education programs
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Maritime Living History Instructor

Join our instructional staff in providing award-winning educational programs aboard our tallships and at our Outdoor Education facility in the Cleveland National Forest! Instructors bring history alive by combining progressive teaching skills and strategies with authentic, hands-on experiences to take students grades 2 and above on exciting journeys in learning. Programs take place dockside in Dana Point Harbor, on the open sea and at the Lazy W Ranch.
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We have been active members of the Ocean Institute for more than 20 years. Their superb staff runs the finest "hands-on" marine education program in Southern CA. They are experts and teachers.


Mary Lee & Forest Owen
Monarch Beach
20-year Members