Gulfarium C..R.E. Center Stranding Coordinator

The Gulfarium is seeking a Sea Turtle Stranding Coordinator for the Gulfarium C.A.R.E. Center to oversee the daily operations of its sea turtle rescue, rehabilitation, and release program. This position serves as the primary coordinator for stranding response, rehabilitation support, volunteer and intern management, and regulatory reporting in compliance with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) guidelines.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Sea Turtle Rehabilitation & Medical Support

Coordinate and assist with sea turtle intakes, including morphometric measurements, blood collection, radiographs, wound care, and hook removal

Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and fluid therapy

Assist with veterinary procedures, including turtles under anesthesia

Perform necropsies on deceased patients

Maintain accurate medical, feeding, and treatment records in TRACKS

Monitor patient condition and communicate concerns to veterinary staff

Stranding Response & Agency Coordination

Serve as primary point of contact for incoming sea turtle strandings, including weekends and holidays

Coordinate live stranding responses in collaboration with FWC and regional partners

Organize and execute sea turtle releases per permit requirements

Communicate regularly with FWC, regional stranding networks, and partner organizations regarding intakes, transfers, and releases

Ensure compliance with interstate transfer and release protocols when applicable

Recruit, interview, train, and schedule rehabilitation volunteers

Coordinate and manage seasonal stranding team volunteers

Oversee internship program recruitment, training, scheduling, and mentorship

Provide clear communication and leadership to volunteers and interns to ensure daily operational needs are met

Coordinate volunteer participation during public releases and outreach events

Operations, Records, & Permitting

Order and maintain medical supplies, laboratory consumables, and tagging materials

Maintain hospital and habitat cleanliness standards

Operate and maintain medical and diagnostic equipment, including anesthesia machine, digital radiography, cold laser, and sterilization equipment

Prepare and submit required state and federal permits and reports (rehabilitation, stranding, volunteer, educational tours)

Maintain organized digital records in accordance with permit requirements

Provide patient updates and content support to leadership and marketing staff as requested

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Marine Biology, or related field

Experience working with sea turtles in a rehabilitation or clinical setting

Experience with blood draws, injectable medications, and fluid therapy

Experience assisting in veterinary medical procedures and necropsies

Familiarity with FWC sea turtle stranding and rehabilitation reporting processes

Ability to lift at least 50 lbs. and work long, irregular hours

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Must have excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office, Excel, and Power Point

Proficient at driving the stranding transit van and stranding UTV

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with diagnostic equipment (radiography, anesthesia, cold laser)

Experience with TRACKs or similar animal record-keeping software

Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills

This is a full-time salaried position, commensurate with experience. Company benefits offered include 50 %coverage of health care, accrued time off, and compay 401 K.

Please send cover letter, resume, and references to  with subject line:
Stranding Coordinator. Intended start date early Spring 2026.