Careers
Join the UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant team! Our unit provides research, education, training and science-based outreach to assist Georgia in solving problems and realizing opportunities for its coastal and marine environments. By advancing research, education and training, and outreach, UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant promotes the economic, cultural and environmental health of Georgia’s coast and prepare citizens to become good stewards of coastal ecosystems and watershed resources.
Current Openings
Assistant Curator
This is a full time, benefits eligible staff position based at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium. This position focuses on aquarium life support system operations, seawater management, animal care, and maintaining exhibits. This individual will work under the supervision of the Aquarium Curator.
Location: Savannah, GA
Application Deadline: Open until filled
Marine Education Specialist
This is a full time, non-tenured, benefits eligible faculty position based at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium. This position will lead, instruct, and ensure the safety of student participants in marine science and coastal ecology educational programs offered at our facilities. This position will also develop and manage the unit’s marine education fellowship program. Additional responsibilities include grant writing to secure external funding for the center’s activities and development of new education programs related to current coastal research topics.
Location: Savannah, GA
Application Deadline: February 1 for full consideration
Maintenance Worker
This is a full time, benefits eligible staff position based at the UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium. This position performs custodial care of buildings and facilities, to include cleaning and minor maintenance work in the public aquarium, education classrooms and labs, cafeteria, dormitory and associated grounds. This individual will work under the supervision of our Facilities Manager.
Location: Savannah, GA
Application Deadline: Open until filled
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