Coastal Training & Engagement Assistant

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Training and Engagement Assistant in the Marine Outreach program within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The role supports coastal professionals and communities by delivering science-based resources, training, and outreach activities.

You will help with on-site and off-site workshops, coordinate registrations, and assist with communications, including websites, social media, and newsletters.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience in professional or community-based outreach, education, or coastal management.

Responsibilities

• Assists with program implementation to equip coastal professionals, decision-makers, and communities with science-based resources, decision-support tools, and targeted training to strengthen the management of coastal ecosystems and communities.
• Assists with coastal training and engagement programs which include on and off site workshops, presentations, conference symposia, field site visits and other events including development of the knowledge content, preparation of training or education materials, and management of registrations.
• Assists with other science communication initiatives as needed, including website development, social media posts, blog & newsletter articles, gathering raw photo & video content, development of marketing and advertisement materials, etc.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Email proficiency

Web-based applications

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

Rutgers University-New Brunswick is seeking a part-time Training and Engagement Assistant in the Marine Outreach program within the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences. The role supports coastal professionals and communities by delivering science-based resources, training, and outreach activities.

You will help with on-site and off-site workshops, coordinate registrations, and assist with communications, including websites, social media, and newsletters.