Conservation Fellow: Climate, Sea Level Rise & Community Impact

Sc-Aquarium; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

College credits

Travel reimbursement

Reciprocity pass to local attractions

Job summary

The South Carolina Aquarium invites applications for the E.E. Just Conservation Fellow, Spring 2027.

This part-time, stipend-based fellowship engages college juniors and seniors in natural sciences to support conservation education and outreach in Charleston, SC, with travel and offsite work where needed. Fellows will collaborate with the conservation team on topics like plastic pollution, sea level rise, and sustainable seafood while working both in-person and virtually.

Qualifications

• College juniors or seniors pursuing a degree in a natural science field or related field.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and audiences of all ages.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent computer skills, especially Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conservation program events and activities.
• Engage with University communities to learn concerns related to flooding and climate change.
• Conduct data collection and citizen science activities with local partners.
• Organize an educational event highlighting sustainable seafood practices.
• Collaborate with conservation staff and partners on outreach projects.
• Promote conservation activities within communities and networks.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Public speaking

Microsoft Excel

Independent and remote work

Team player

Willingness to learn

Environmental passion

Education

College juniors/seniors majoring in natural sciences

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The South Carolina Aquarium invites applications for the E.E. Just Conservation Fellow, Spring 2027.

This part-time, stipend-based fellowship engages college juniors and seniors in natural sciences to support conservation education and outreach in Charleston, SC, with travel and offsite work where needed. Fellows will collaborate with the conservation team on topics like plastic pollution, sea level rise, and sustainable seafood while working both in-person and virtually.