Public Program Internship

Posting Details Position Details Posting Number G/R32078P Working Title Public Program Internship Department PSO-Marine Extension Service About the University of Georgia Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).). The proof is in our more than 240 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 established 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 Areas Marine 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.

Read Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant's  Strategic Plan here.

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

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Employee Additional Schedule Information 10 weeks, 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8 a.m.

-4:30 p.m. No work June 29
- July 3.
Advertised Salary $15.00/hr Anticipated Start Date 05/19/2026 Posting Date 02/02/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 09, 2026 via UGA Jobs. For general questions about opportunities or application process, please email marine internship Location of Vacancy Savannah Area EOO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb). 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 https://_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https:///C2653. 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.

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