Conservation Fellow: Community Outreach & Data, Spring 2027

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

Benefits offered by this job

Travel reimbursement

Reciprocity pass to local attractions

Aquarium tickets

Job summary

The South Carolina Aquarium announces the E.E. Just Conservation Fellow, Spring 2027. This part-time, 13-week fellowship supports natural science students to work with the conservation team and engage communities beyond the Aquarium walls.

Fellows travel offsite with Charleston travel expenses covered and participate in virtual engagements as enrolled students. Compensation is $14.50/hour for 10 hours weekly, and college credits may be earned.

Qualifications

• College junior or senior pursuing a natural science degree.
• Comfortable speaking to groups of all ages.
• Strong organizational and written/verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team, including remotely.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new tasks.
• Passionate about environmental issues.
• Able to work weekends and evenings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with conservation program events and activities.
• Collaborate with university partners on flooding and sea level rise concerns.
• Conduct solo litter sweeps with data collection.
• Organize a Good Catch educational event and dinner.
• Engage local seafood sectors to promote sustainability.
• Contribute to Citizen Science projects like SeaRise and Good Catch Seafood Survey.
• Create awareness projects communicating findings to the public.
• Analyze citizen science data as needed.
• Promote conservation activities within social networks.
• Assist with other duties as required by the department.

Skills

Public speaking

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Excel

Teamwork

Independent work

Willing to learn

Environmental advocacy

Evenings/weekends availability

Education

Natural sciences student

Job description

The South Carolina Aquarium announces the E.E. Just Conservation Fellow, Spring 2027. This part-time, 13-week fellowship supports natural science students to work with the conservation team and engage communities beyond the Aquarium walls.

Fellows travel offsite with Charleston travel expenses covered and participate in virtual engagements as enrolled students. Compensation is $14.50/hour for 10 hours weekly, and college credits may be earned.