{"id":13590,"date":"2021-07-15T15:46:04","date_gmt":"2021-07-15T19:46:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/news\/?p=13590"},"modified":"2023-12-07T16:58:42","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:58:42","slug":"nc-sea-grant-seeks-coastal-and-marine-education-specialist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ncseagrant.ncsu.edu\/nc-sea-grant-seeks-coastal-and-marine-education-specialist\/","title":{"rendered":"NC Sea Grant Seeks Coastal and Marine Education Specialist"},"content":{"rendered":"
UPDATE Aug. 16, 2021:\u00a0 This job posting has closed.\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n
Contact: Katie Mosher, kmosher@ncsu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n North Carolina Sea Grant is seeking applications for a coastal and marine education specialist. The full description is online at jobs.ncsu.edu\/postings\/146810<\/a>.<\/a><\/em> Application review begins Aug. 13, 2021.<\/p>\n \u201cEducation takes many forms and in varied locations, including in classrooms, museums, parks and in the coastal environment,\u201d explains Frank L\u00f3pez, Sea Grant extension director. \u201cOur program has a strong tradition of providing science-based materials and training for a variety of educators to increase environmental literacy and workforce skills in our state.\u201d<\/p>\n In order to innovate and maximize the program\u2019s effectiveness, North Carolina Sea Grant strives to embed diversity, equity and inclusion<\/a> in our organizational expectations and daily operations. \u201cWe strongly encourage members of under-represented and underserved communities to apply, as well as applicants of all backgrounds whose experience reflects a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion,\u201d notes Susan White, Sea Grant executive director.<\/p>\n The position, based at NC State University, requires a master’s degree in marine science or related discipline, science education, and\/or one of the other STEM sciences, as well as a minimum of three years\u2019 experience in education program development, coordination and public outreach. Additional preferred qualifications and other details are available in the full job description online.<\/p>\n