Restoration Technician, Curaçao

Organization Summary

SECORE International, Inc. is a global nonprofit dedicated to the conservation and restoration of coral reefs. Established in 2015, SECORE harnesses the power of SExual COral REproduction—tapping into corals’ own reproductive potential—to develop scalable and innovative restoration methods. Grounded in rigorous science, we translate research findings and field studies into practical techniques that empower our partners across the Caribbean and beyond to protect and rejuvenate these vital ecosystems. Our far-reaching network of partnerships unites universities, nonprofits, governments, zoos, aquariums, and other stakeholders who share a passion for safeguarding coral reefs. By collaborating across cultures, disciplines, and backgrounds, we promote capacity building and foster inclusive solutions to ensure coral reefs—and the communities they support—continue to flourish.

Job objective:

The Research/Restoration Technician (RT) will be a full-time position with SECORE International based in Curaçao out of the Marine Research Station of the Caribbean Research and Management of Biodiversity (CARMABI) Foundation. The RT will work within the SECORE International team on a daily basis, reporting directly to SECORE’s Senior Scientist (SS). The RT will have a responsible role in executing and reporting on research and technology testing to further SECORE’s mission. During the coral spawning season, this involves intensive coral larval propagation activities that are inflexible in timing (i.e. night, weekend, and holidays required). Thus, working hours and days-off will be arranged around expected coral spawning times. 

Duties to include:

• Under direct supervision of SECORE’s SS, RT will be co- responsible for the implementation of SECORE’s ecological and larval-based restoration research efforts in Curacao. This includes organizing and being responsible for gamete collections, setup and maintenance of Coral Rearing In-situ Basins (CRIBs), in- and ex-situ larval rearing, outplanting of recruits, and monitoring at outplanting sites.
• Take an active/responsible role with experiments, fieldwork, and technology development to further restoration efforts in Curacao. This includes data collection, curation/analysis, and reporting for experiments, technology testing, and/or general coral outplanting.
• Play an active role in training and outreach with both local and international stakeholders including SECORE’s implementation partners.
• Maintain communications with SS and other SECORE leadership, providing updates and reports as requested.  This includes active contribution to SECORE’s broader external communications endeavors.
• Maintain a working knowledge of current technology, research and science relevant to the duties in the position. This may include publishing research results in peer-reviewed journals and/or presenting at relevant conferences and events in collaboration with other SECORE personnel and associates.
• Maintain safety standards at all times. For Scientific SCUBA diving, this includes maintaining certifications for medical fitness and safety trainings on a regular basis and abiding by the standards and practices of SECORE’s Scientific Diving Manual.
• Provide oversight and supervision to interns, volunteers, and potentially graduate students.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be reasonably required by SS or other SECORE leadership from time to time, likely including participation in field expeditions in other locations.

Required Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a related field (e.g., marine ecology/biology, aquaculture, environmental sciences) 
• Experienced Scientific SCUBA diver; including high and consistent situational awareness to ensure divers’ safety and work efficiency
• Experience in (in-situ) monitoring, data collection and analysis
• Passionate about SECORE’s mission to actively restore corals 
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Ability to problem-solve, handle multiple assignments, and meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in at least the English language
• Proficiency in basic computer applications such as MS Office and Google Suite
• Valid passport and driver’s license
• Able to work in a variable work environment with changing working hours and time off
• Must be able to safely lift and carry at least 35 pounds

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S. degree with research experience demonstrated by peer-reviewed publication
• Field experience in coral spawning and larval rearing work 
• Demonstrated proficiency in data handling and statistical analysis
• Fluent in Dutch and Papiamentu language
• Experience in supervising groups of divers (e.g., Divemaster)
• Nearshore small boat handling experience
• Experience in formal or informal education
• Prior field experience in Curaçao
• Citizenship in Curaçao, the Netherlands, or USA

Like a coral reef, we believe SECORE thrives with diversity

SECORE strongly believes that a community of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicities and cultures best prepares us to achieve our research, conservation, and restoration goals. Our strategy for implementing large scale coral restoration depends on working and partnering in many nations and across cultures. We appreciate that every person brings a unique viewpoint and experience to advance our mission, and we seek for our staff and boards to increasingly represent and encompass the diverse cultures, backgrounds, orientations, and perspectives of the communities in which we work and live. SECORE maintains that inclusion requires an ongoing commitment, one we enthusiastically make to build an organization that actively supports diversity across all lines of difference including age, economic circumstance, ethnicity, sex, race, range of ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity/expression.

Please email your interest with a single PDF document attached including a cover letter expressing your interest in the position and a CV (including names and contacts for three references) to jobs@secore.org (Subject: Curacao Technician, cc: m.miller@secore.org).

Applications should be submitted by 19 March 2026 for full consideration.