Public Program Internship

Company: University of Georgia
Location: Athens
Posted on: February 12, 2025

Job Description:

Posting Details



Position Details




Posting Number
G/R28320P


Working Title
Public Program Internship


Department
PSO-Marine Extension Service


About the University of Georgia
Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education . The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.


About the College/Unit/Department
Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides integrated research, education and extension programs that foster the responsible use of Georgia's coastal resources by individuals, decision-makers and management agencies.


Our program is managed through a federal-state partnership between the University of Georgia (UGA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program, a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs located in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories.


Mission and Focus AreasMarine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant's mission is to improve the environmental, social and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education and extension.


Every four years, our program develops a long-range strategic plan that describes our goals and priorities for the coming years. To create this plan, we utilize an inclusive, multi-step process that incorporates fresh input from a diverse constituency.



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The strategic plan outlines goals, strategies, outcomes and corresponding performance measures organized under the program's four focus areas:

• Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development
  
• Healthy Coastal Ecosystems
  
• Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture
  
• Resilient Communities and Economies
  
  
  
  College/Unit/Department website
  https://gacoast.uga.edu/
  
  
  Employment Type
  Employee
  
  
  Additional Schedule Information
  

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• 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. No work June 30- July 4.
  
  
  
  
  
  Advertised Salary
  $15.00/hr
  
  
  Anticipated Start Date
  05/19/2025
  
  
  Posting Date
  02/03/2025
  
  
  Closing Date
  
  
  
  Open Until Filled
  Yes
  
  
  Special Instructions to Applicants
  Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 7, 2025, via UGA Jobs.For general questions about opportunities or application process, please email
  
  
  
  Location of Vacancy
  Savannah Area
  
  
  EOO Statement
  The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
  
  
  USG Core Values Statement
  The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at .
  
  Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at .
  
  
  
  
  
  Duties/Responsibilities
  
  
  
  
  Duties/Responsibilities
  This internship will provide experiential learning opportunities and practical work experience in the field of environmental / marine education. The intern will work with marine education faculty to create and lead aquarium public programs for all ages at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium near Savannah, Georgia.
  
  
  
  
  
  Percentage of time
  100
  
  
  
  

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