Graduate Student Science Outreach Intern

Position Information

This internship is primarily a communications, storytelling, and outreach design role. This project aims to strengthen coastal flood monitoring by improving water level sensor placement and use of real-time data across coastal North Carolina. A key component of this effort is community outreach and education, ensuring residents understand how to access and use flood-related data.

Essential Job Duties

• Videography & Content Creation Plan, script, film, and edit short, engaging videos for public outreach
• Serve as creative director and editor for video content
• Translate technical topics into clear, audience-friendly messaging
• Develop content optimized for social media platforms
• Outreach Material Development
• Create brochures, infographics, and informational materials
• Support development of a portfolio of extension outreach resources
• Ensure materials are accessible and usable across coastal communities
• Website Content Development
• Affiliate in building and organizing a project webpage
• Upload and format videos, graphics, and written content
• Help develop a digital library of outreach resources
• Collaboration
• Work with researchers and project leads to ensure accuracy
• Incorporate feedback into content revisions
• Support broader project communication goals

Department Information

Job City & State: Wilmington, NC
Department: North Carolina Sea Grant

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20 per hour