- Marine Education Interns (Spring and Summer) at Hatfield Marine Science Center – Newport, OR
The Marine Education program is currently looking for student interns for spring and summer:
Spring Intern: Posting #0013626 (https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=385359)
Summer Intern: Posting #0013625 (https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=385346)
Position Summary
The Hatfield Marine Science Center is a museum/aquarium open to the public. It is through this facility that many of the Sea Grant marine education programs are delivered. A wide variety of workshops, field trips, and short courses are offered for the public, school teachers, K-12 students, and other youth groups. The Marine Education Intern presents marine science labs and programs for the K-12 school audience, other youth and family groups. This position carries out and assists with a variety of field trips, labs, youth programs and provides other education assistance as needed.
Position Duties
– 60% Preparation and presentation of laboratory and field programs for school groups, other youth groups, and families as needed.
– 25% Cleaning and maintenance of labs and equipment associated with education programs.
– 10% Special projects and program development.
– 5% Attend staff meetings, trainings and workshops.
Minimum/Required Qualifications
– Experience working with children and marine or biological science background/coursework.
– This position may be designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; if so, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OAR 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
– This position may require driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; if so, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per OAR 576-056-0000 et seq.
Special Instructions to Applicants: Send cover letter, unofficial transcripts and resume or CV to kathryn.hawes@oregonstate.edu
Kathryn Hawes
Marine Education Coordinator
2030 SE Marine Science Dr
Newport, OR 97365
Phone: 541-867-0233
Fax: 541-867-0320