Seafood Outreach Internship

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• Posting Number
  : G/R32081P
• Working Title
  :
  Seafood Outreach Internship
• Department
  : PSO-Marine Extension Service
• Employment Type
  :
  Employee
• Duration
  :
  Summer semester June – August 2026, 30‑40 hours per week
• Salary
  : $15.00/hr
• Anticipated Start Date
  : 06/01/2026
• Location
  :
  Savannah, Georgia (outside Athens)
• Final date to receive applications
  : 5:00 p.m. on March 09, 2026

The Seafood Outreach Internship provides hands‑on opportunities to learn about local food systems and the seafood supply chain. Its purpose is to support Georgia Sea Grant in educating local communities and businesses about sustainable fisheries, aquaculture, seafood products and safety.

The intern will work closely with the Seafood Specialist to plan a capstone event about local aquaculture that will take place in August 2026.

• Become familiar with Georgia fisheries and aquaculture
• Expand knowledge about seafood nutrition, safety and consumer education
• Learn about the coastal environment and the interplay of ecology and seafood
• Apply knowledge to create outreach materials and participate in outreach activities
• Organize a capstone event about local aquaculture

Savannah, Georgia
40 hours per week

Start date:

June 1, 2026
End date:
August 14, 2026

• Majoring in nutrition, food science, fisheries or related studies
• Experience using MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and email
• Valid state driver’s license

• Function as a team member with Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant faculty, staff, and other interns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable interacting with the public of different age groups and backgrounds
• Interest in connections between ecosystems, food, and public health
• At least 18 years of age
• Intern must be currently enrolled in an accredited college/university
• Completion of internship application and standard background check
• United States citizen or possess a valid U.S. work visa
• Physical ability to work outdoors in summer heat and lift objects up to 50 lbs

• Work outdoors in ambient conditions and lift objects up to 50 lbs
• Driving as needed for job duties

Position of Trust:
Yes
Access, control or operation of financial resources:
No
P‑Card required:
No
Driving requirement:
Yes
Direct interaction or care of children under 18 or direct patient care:
Yes
Security access (public safety, IT security, personnel records, etc.):
No

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check and confirmation of credentials and employment history. A pre‑employment drug test may also be required. The UGA Background Check website provides further details.

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 09, 2026 via UGA Jobs. For general questions, contact marine internship.

Recruitment Contact Name:
Erin Arneson
Recruitment Contact Email: EMA
04430

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, veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations are encouraged to contact Central HR at hrweb.

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Read Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant’s 2024‑2027 Strategic Plan here:  Plan-2025-Update-508.pdf