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# Director of Immersive Education Programs at OceanX

- **Company:** OceanX
- **Location:** Singapore
- **Posted:** 2026-03-19
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx/jobs/5832561004

## Job description

Director of Immersive Education Programs, OceanX Education

OceanX Singapore

OceanX Overview:

OceanX is a nonprofit working to unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential. Through a dual focus on science and education, we’re building a new paradigm where humanity and the ocean mutually thrive. Our approach is fueled by exploration, leveraging advanced research, multimedia educational programs, cross-sector partnerships, and advanced technology to help transform how people understand and value the ocean. Our work strives to fortify biodiversity and increase the sustainable use of ocean resources to help ensure the ocean remains a foundation for human wellbeing and potential. OceanX is a nonprofit operating program of Dalio Philanthropies.

For more information, visit [www.oceanx.org](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oceanx.org%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635148506%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=s0IQuKRoOfM6DDY8jYDzkcGfam5xGH3lIba7gnpnOlg%3D&reserved=0) and follow OceanX on [Facebook](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FOceanXOrg%2F&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635172100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=d7cNol1etM%2FSJgwQRtaMC%2BewGYX6zNmRSuZq5HwTs1I%3D&reserved=0), [Instagram](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Foceanx%2F%3Fhl%3Den&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635188997%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=eJgOp6KqJx7DGKVn9WE2MCHy0utHQH7CBvw3M5lUeiE%3D&reserved=0), [X](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fx.com%2Foceanx%3Flang%3Den&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635204809%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=JvoG8F%2FgrHFaalEds9rqcT16FO4v1oWidk8lcTdtYhM%3D&reserved=0) (formerly Twitter), [TikTok](https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tiktok.com%2F%40oceanx&data=05%7C02%7CMiji.Lee%40oceanx.org%7C10f19c741b8049f5c1fc08ddad360039%7Ccc552540c09e4393a4e20cb8b78e9cda%7C0%7C0%7C638857169635220451%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=ohnerZZgKPNYVJLUZp7lRzi1Cy%2B%2FJCYHR%2Bt970rN%2BIc%3D&reserved=0), [LinkedIn,](https://linkedin/) and [YouTube](https://youtube/).

Position Summary:

OceanX Education is seeking a Director of Immersive Education Programs to lead the design, implementation, and oversight of student and educator programs across the OceanX ecosystem. This includes onshore and on-ship hackathons, immersive labs, residencies, fellowships, early-career programs, and portside experiences.

This role sits at the intersection of education, immersive media, science, and experiential learning. The Director will build high-impact programs that enable participants to ideate, prototype, and collaborate across OceanX’s science, media, and immersive storytelling platforms.

In close partnership with Immersive Programs, Science, Media, Partnerships, and Public Events teams, the Director will translate immersive media concepts, tools, and workflows into accessible, impactful educational experiences. These programs are designed to prepare participants to meaningfully contribute to OceanX initiatives and create a seamless pathway from learning to real-world collaboration.

This is a hands-on role requiring travel and in-person facilitation, including leading and delivering programs onboard the OceanX vessel at-sea in dynamic, expeditionary environments. The Director will support program delivery directly in the field, without owning immersive media production or IP development.

OceanX Education pursues its mission through a consultative, founder-partnered approach, shaping programs that align with the founder’s vision while achieving strategic and meaningful outcomes.

Position Location:

Singapore

Duties and Responsibilities:

Program Development and Management:

- Lead the vision, strategy, and execution of OceanX Education’s student and educator programs.
- Design and implement new and existing programs, including:
- Onshore and On-ship (at-sea) Hackathons
- Residencies and Fellowships
- Young & Early Career Explorers
- Immersive Labs
- Lead and facilitate in-person program delivery across locations, including onboard the OceanX vessel, ensuring high-quality participant engagement and learning outcomes.
- Translate immersive media concepts (e.g., XR, real-time engines, spatial storytelling, data visualization) into learning frameworks, curricula, and hands-on experiences.
- Ensure participants speak the same creative and technical language as OceanX teams, collaborate effectively across disciplines, and generate ideas and prototypes for future programs.
- Oversee end-to-end program execution, including planning, scheduling, logistics, staffing, and budgets.
- Ensure programs meet standards for safety, accessibility, inclusion, and participant experience.

Strategic Planning:

- Develop multi-year roadmaps, goals, and KPIs aligned with OceanX Education’s mission and strategy.
- Collaborate with senior leadership to integrate program strategies with organizational goals.

Team Leadership:

- Lead and grow a small, high-performing team of program managers and coordinators.
- Mentor emerging educators, facilitators, and program leaders within the OceanX ecosystem.
- Foster a culture of experimentation, collaboration, and learning.

Stakeholder Engagement:

- Build and maintain strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, and interdisciplinary programs worldwide.
- Collaborate with faculty and institutional leaders to co-design programs that align with academic standards while remaining experimental and forward-looking.
- Represent the organization at conferences, workshops, and events to promote programs and establish partnerships.

Evaluation & Impact:

- Define and track metrics for learning outcomes, participant growth, institutional impact, and program success.
- Use feedback, data, and reflection to continuously refine program design and delivery.
- Document and share learnings to inform future OceanX Education strategy.

Resource Development:

- Collaborate with the partnerships team to identify funding opportunities and prepare grant proposals.
- Manage program budgets and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Willingness to travel regionally and manage onsite execution across multiple venues, including facilitating programs onboard the OceanX vessel.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings or late evenings, to support cross-time zone collaboration.
- Adaptable to varying workloads, balancing periods of focused execution with lighter operational phases.
- Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Professional Experience:

- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in education, communications, environmental science, marine biology, or a related field (advanced degree preferred)
- At least 10 years of experience in experiential education, interdisciplinary program leadership, or immersive/creative technology education
- Strong fluency in immersive media concepts and workflows (XR, creative technology, digital storytelling) without needing production experience
- Demonstrated ability to design and lead complex learning programs involving art, science, and technology
- Experience working with universities, faculty, students, and early-career professionals
- Proven leadership experience managing teams, budgets, and multi-partner initiatives
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills across technical and non-technical audiences
- Comfortable working in ambiguity and building programs from the ground up
- Passion for ocean science, exploration, and mission-driven education

Personal Attributes:

- Determined, resourceful and practical. An independent, self-starter, with a “roll up your sleeves” attitude and strong work ethic
- Agility, with a track record of getting things done
- Organized, reliable, and meticulous
- Ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, anticipate needs, and maintain high quality work
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
- Comfortable with ambiguity
- Maintains high standards
- Highly collaborative
- General curiosity and passion for the Ocean

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset), and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and CPF.

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

## About OceanX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: OceanX is a global nonprofit that explores the ocean, advances marine science, and creates immersive media and education programs to transform humanity's relationship with the ocean.
- **Entity Type**: Private (nonprofit; funded by Dalio Philanthropies)
- **Headquarters**: New York, New York, United States (with a major office in Singapore)
- **Founded**: 2016
- **Founders**: Ray Dalio and Mark Dalio (via Dalio Philanthropies)

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Ocean exploration, marine science, media production, and environmental education
- **Target customers**: B2B (research institutions, governments, media partners) and B2C (educators, students, general public via documentary content)
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Unlock the ocean’s sustainable potential – for the benefit of both people and planet." [oceanx.org/about](https://oceanx.org/about/)

## Products & Services
- **OceanXplorer**: A state-of-the-art, 414-foot research vessel equipped with dry/wet labs, manned and autonomous deep-sea submersibles, helicopters, drones, and a Hollywood-level production center. It serves as the primary platform for expeditions and media capture.
- **OceanX Science**: Expedition-based research programs focused on biodiversity, climate resilience, and sustainable ocean policy, partnering with global research institutions.
- **OceanX Education**: Programs that spark passion for the ocean through immersive experiences, curriculum-aligned content, and leadership development for students and educators.
- **Media & Storytelling**: Co-production of high-impact documentaries including contributions to BBC’s *Blue Planet II*, the IMAX film *Oceans: Our Blue Planet*, and the original series *OceanXplorers* (created with James Cameron and National Geographic).
- **Immersive / Digital Experiences**: Use of mixed reality, data visualization, and AI-driven marketing to bring ocean exploration to global audiences.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not applicable (nonprofit); funding from Dalio Philanthropies. No external valuation disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Headcount of 88 employees (as of mid-2025), with a 23.5% year-over-year growth and a 22.9% increase in LinkedIn followers (to ~59,000) [linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg).
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Dalio Philanthropies (funder); James Cameron (creative advisor and co-creator of *OceanXplorers*); BBC Studios; National Geographic; and numerous scientific institutions (e.g., Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution).
- **Growth Signals**: Expansion into Asia-Pacific with a dedicated Singapore office; hiring for roles in AI, immersive technology, and partnerships; increasing expedition footprint (e.g., Cabo Verde Digital Deep 2025, Around Africa 2025).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Unique vessel capability**: OceanXplorer is one of the most advanced research and media vessels ever built, combining deep-sea science with Hollywood-grade production – a combination no other organization replicates.
- **Media pedigree**: Strong relationships with top-tier broadcasters and filmmakers (BBC, National Geographic, James Cameron) enable global reach and compelling storytelling.
- **Cross-disciplinary team**: The organization employs scientists, filmmakers, engineers, data analysts, and educators under one roof, fostering rapid iteration from discovery to public engagement.
- **Philanthropic funding**: Independence from commercial revenue pressures allows long-term, high-risk/high-reward expedition planning.

## Strategic Focus
- **Accelerating ocean science**: Deploying cutting-edge technology (eDNA analysis, deep-sea submersibles, AI data processing) to fill critical knowledge gaps about the ocean.
- **Expanding global education**: Scaling immersive education programs and digital content to cultivate a new generation of ocean leaders, with a strong focus on the Asia-Pacific region.
- **Driving policy change**: Translating research into actionable data for governments and international bodies to promote sustainable ocean management.
- **Deepening media partnerships**: Continuing co-productions and original series to maintain public engagement and awareness.

## Why Work Here
- **Mission-driven impact**: Employees contribute directly to ocean conservation, scientific discovery, and climate action. [oceanx.org/about](https://oceanx.org/about/)
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Access to advanced research equipment, submersibles, and post-production facilities; opportunities to work at the intersection of science, media, and engineering.
- **Global, diverse team**: Workforce spans 18 countries, with offices in New York and Singapore and a strong mix of backgrounds (marine biology, filmmaking, data science, operations) [linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg).
- **Growth trajectory**: 23.5% headcount growth year-over-year, with active hiring for roles in AI, data, partnerships, and education (7 open positions as of mid-2025) [greenhouse.io](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx).
- **Culture of collaboration**: Hybrid team environment (HQ in NYC, Singapore hub, and expedition-based fieldwork); emphasis on creativity, cross-disciplinary problem-solving.
- **Notable perks**: Opportunity to participate in ocean expeditions, work alongside top scientists and filmmakers, and contribute to Emmy-nominated and IMAX-scale media projects.

## Sources
1. [OceanX Careers (Greenhouse)](http://job-boards.greenhouse.io/oceanx)
2. [OceanX About Page](https://oceanx.org/about/)
3. [OceanX Homepage](https://oceanx.org/)
4. [OceanX Leadership Team](https://oceanx.org/our-team/)
5. [OceanX LinkedIn Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/oceanxorg)

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