Steam Streets

MARINE SCIENCE STORYTELLING FELLOW

Science Communication Fellowship | Marine Science | Offshore Wind

Organization: STEAM the Streets

Location:

Massachusetts | Hybrid:
Remote + In-Person Field/Lab Visits in MA and CT

Type:
Paid, Part-Time Fellowship

Compensation: $25/hour | 12-16 hours per week

Commitment:
October 2026 through June 2028

Schedule:

Flexible Hours

Transportation:
Reliable transportation required | Approved project mileage reimbursed

STEAM the Streets (StS) creates engaging experiences that help young people discover career pathways and envision their future through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM).

StS has a unique ability to reach the community through media outreach and make complex subject matter relatable and approachable. We believe that exposure creates opportunity. By helping young people see themselves in science and innovation, we help build the next generation of leaders, creators, researchers, and problem-solvers.

STEAM the Streets is seeking a Marine Science Storytelling Fellow to support an exciting marine science communications project funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and conducted in partnership with researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).

The project focuses on studying the potential effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from offshore wind energy infrastructure on sand lance, a small forage fish that plays a critical role in the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.

Scientists are working to better understand how marine species may be affected by offshore wind development and how future projects can responsibly coexist with ocean ecosystems.

The Fellow will help make this complex science accessible and engaging by documenting research activities, interviewing scientists, creating digital media content, and sharing stories that connect communities with ocean science, climate solutions, and clean energy research.

You are curious, creative, and excited to learn about topics that may be new to you.

You enjoy turning information into stories, visuals, interviews, or digital content that people can understand.

You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with researchers, partners, and STEAM the Streets staff.

You care about helping young people and communities see themselves in science, clean energy, and environmental careers.

Your work will span three core areas.

Visit research labs at UConn, Woods Hole, and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region to capture research activities.

Participate in documenting a full-day research boat trip off Scituate, Massachusetts.

Produce short-form educational videos highlighting project findings, research activities, and marine science concepts.

Produce researcher spotlights and career pathway profiles.

Contribute to blog or newsletter-style project updates.

Capture photo, video, and interview content during project activities.

Create behind-the-scenes content documenting laboratory work, field activities, and the research process.

Interview scientists, researchers, and project partners.

Translate technical scientific concepts into accessible public-facing content.

Develop story ideas that connect research findings to real-world environmental and community issues.

Highlight career pathways in marine science, environmental research, offshore wind, and science communication.

Create content designed to inspire youth and underserved communities to explore STEM careers.

Support content distribution through social media, digital platforms,…