Anticipated Start Date: May 26, 2025 Estimated Pay: $18.00 per hour Number of Jobs Available: 2 Schedule: 3 Day. 9am – 4pm Location: Lewes Campus, Cannon Lab Room 204 About the department / center: The mission of the Delaware Sea Grant Marine Advisory Service (MAS) is to help Delaware communities develop sustainable coastal economies based on a thriving natural environment. We create coastal economies based on sustainable environmental practices that require three essential components: understanding our natural resources, working with communities to effect positive change, and training the next generation of environmental stewards. We achieve this through building active partnerships with state and federal agencies, local businesses, environmental nonprofits, Delaware communities and residents, and by advancing environmental literacy and initiating opportunities for students, teachers, and Delaware residents to develop the next generation of environmental leaders. Role Description: Delaware Sea Grant Extension, Education, and Research Internship (EERI) is an opportunity to dive deep into Marine Advisory Service programs and play an integral role in their planning and implementation and gain practical research experience. It will allow the intern to understand the tremendous breadth of topics, including coastal hazards and preparedness, coastal ecology, environmental education, fisheries, social science, and climate change, and the required skills to be an effective extension-educator. Join our dynamic team to gain hands-on experience in non-formal education and community engagement in a research setting. As an intern, you will play a key role in supporting a variety of educational initiatives including Non-formal education programs and Community science programs. The intern may also gain experience with coastal hazard preparedness and offshore wind extension, urban environmental education, and hands-on field work in fisheries, aquaculture, and coastal ecology. This is a unique opportunity to build valuable skills in science communication, education, and public engagement, while working alongside professionals dedicated to advancing science and understanding of our natural world. This is a paid internship, and hiring is contingent upon receiving federal funding. The internship will begin in late May or early June 2025, but is flexible. The internship will run for 10-13 weeks, depending on availability. The intern will work at least 20 hours per week and no more than 29 hours per week, with the potential option of hybrid format on some occasions. Most work will take place in-person at the University of Delaware Hugh R. Sharp Campus in Lewes, Delaware or select field sites across the state. Local and statewide travel, outside of daily commute, may be required and will be reimbursed. Primary Responsibilities: Assisting with the design and delivery of teacher professional development workshops. Leading public tours of the University of Delaware’s Lewes campus, showcasing cutting-edge research and facilities. Engaging diverse audiences through interactive workshops, exhibits, and community events. Contributing to the creation of educational and outreach materials with a special focus on aquaculture. Support the development and implementation of community science programs aimed at monitoring submerged aquatic vegetation (SAV). Assist in establishing long-term monitoring sites to track changes in SAV health and distribution. Conduct research to better understand the growth patterns of widgeon grass, a key SAV species. Collaborate with state and local partners, as well as engage community members in hands-on scientific research and environmental stewardship. Qualifications: A current undergraduate student studying natural resources, marine science, earth science, and/or science education is preferred, but all applications will be considered. Experience with or interest in science outreach/education/communication, formal and nonformal education, and stakeholder engagement are preferred. Tentative Hiring Timeline: Posting closing March 19th Interviews to begin last week of March Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions