Marine Education & Outreach Specialist

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia is seeking an Education and Outreach Assistant to support GRNMS Ocean Discovery Center operations in Savannah, GA. The role includes social media content creation, outreach event planning, and volunteer coordination.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in public education environments, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Some evenings/weekends may be required and occasional travel is possible.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in interpretive-based visitor centers or similar public or educational environments.
• Experience managing social media content, engagement strategies, and analytics.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of the GRNMS Ocean Discovery Center.
• Assist in developing social media strategy, content and campaigns across platforms.
• Recruit, train, schedule and coordinate Gray’s Reef volunteers.
• Assist in planning large-scale sanctuary outreach events and reports.

Skills

Public speaking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Social media

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Social media platforms

Job description

The University of Georgia is seeking an Education and Outreach Assistant to support GRNMS Ocean Discovery Center operations in Savannah, GA. The role includes social media content creation, outreach event planning, and volunteer coordination.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and experience in public education environments, with strong communication and teamwork skills. Some evenings/weekends may be required and occasional travel is possible.