Graduate Student Science Outreach Intern
Wilmington, New Hanover County, North Carolina, 28403, USA
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Creative Arts/Media
Digital Marketing, Content Writer / Copywriter, PR / Communications
Graduate Student Science Outreach Intern
Applicants should submit the following four items:
Why are you interested in this internship?
websites, graphic games, marketing material (ads, brochures, pamphlets, etc.).
Position Information
Position Type
- Temporary
Essential
Job Duties
- 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.
Department Information
Job City & State
- Wilmington, NC
Department
- North Carolina Sea Grant
Classification Title
- Temporary-Professional Non Faculty
Working Title
- Graduate Student Science Outreach Intern
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule
- Varies:
Sunday
- Saturday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Other Work/Responsibilities
- 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 Assist 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.
Minimum Experience/Education
- We are seeking a creative and motivated Graduate Student Science Outreach Intern to support a coastal resilience research project focused on improving flood monitoring, community awareness, and decision-making. This is a remote position that will necessitate outdoor field activities. This internship is a communications and multimedia role, with an emphasis on short-form videography, storytelling, and outreach content development. The intern will serve as a video editor, director, and content creator, translating technical scientific information about water levels and flooding into engaging, accessible materials for public audiences.
A successful candidate should be comfortable with technology (software and hardware) and exhibit flexibility and willingness to learn new skills and take on new tasks. Must have access to a computer or laptop. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to work unsupervised and to collaborate with others. Demonstrated interest in developing community engagement and outreach skills. Creativity and ability to take conceptual ideas and creating end products.
Problem solving skills. Ability to receive and apply feedback as part of the creative process. Interest in communicating science information to public audiences. Excellent organizational skills.
Recruitment
Anticipated Hiring Range - $20 per hour
Job Open Date - 06/12/2026
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