Marine Education Fellowship

 UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea seeks marine education fellows to work at the Marine Education Center and Aquarium on UGA’s Marine Science Campus on Skidaway Island near Savannah GA. The temporary, non-benefit-eligible, non-exempt position is offered to recent college graduates. This position serves as a bridge experience between college and a professional career and is designed for individuals who would like to gain teaching experience in marine and environmental education. Applicants with graduate degrees or previous multiple internship experience are not eligible for this program.

Education fellows teaches a wide variety of marine-related topics to grade PK-12 students in field, lab and discussion formats, public programs, summer marine science camps, school outreach, and community events. Although instruction is the primary responsibility, additional assigned duties include aquarium/touch tank husbandry and maintenance, phytoplankton monitoring, clerical tasks, visitor services, Saturday Aquarium admission duty, and miscellaneous tasks related to the Center’s operation. Some Saturday and evening work is required. Dates of employment are from September 22, 2025 to August 2026. Pay is administered on an hourly basis, 30-40 hours per week depending on scheduled programming. Unpaid holidays coincide with university, state, federal and other pre-determined dates. Onsite housing is required.

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, Certification in Position Required B.S. or B.A degree in a coastal related discipline (education, environmental science, marine science, or other natural, physical, or social sciences), from an accredited college or university, awarded within the last two years. Degree must be awarded before fellowship begins.

Preferred completion of marine science courses (i.e., biology, marine biology, marine science, ecology, invertebrate zoology and ichthyology).

Required previous experience teaching or working with children or students.

U.S. citizenship or U.S. work visa. If selected, UGA will provide intent to employ documents for visa application. Background checks are required for UGA employment.
Fluency in English – bilingual applicants (English/Spanish) are encouraged to apply.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies Ability to work independently and to communicate well with others (verbally and in writing). Proficiency with MS Office, email and social media.

Physical Demands Lift and carry heavy equipment (approx. 50 lbs) and work outdoors in inclement and challenging weather conditions.

Duties/Responsibilities Instruct marine science and coastal ecology for students grade PK-12 discussion, lab, field and outreach programs as well as summer camps and youth workshops to include content mastery, teaching preparation, program development, and evaluation Percentage of time 60

Duties/Responsibilities Assist with marine education and center aquarium daily operations to include exhibit maintenance, care and feeding of marine animals (invertebrates, fish and reptiles), visitor services (checking in student groups, lobby desk attendance, etc.) and other assigned tasks Percentage of time 20

Duties/Responsibilities Assist with planning, development and delivery of marine science programs for the general public to include short format and large scale onsite programs as well as community outreach events and festivals Percentage of time 10

Duties/Responsibilities Assist with coastal research, citizen science monitoring projects and volunteer programs, and other duties as necessary Percentage of time 5

Duties/Responsibilities Office/clerical assistant Percentage of time 5