What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marine Education Project Specialist - OECI position at usm-pilot?
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Application materials required: CV, cover letter.
Job Summary
This position supports the University of
Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Marine Education Center (MEC) with the NOAA Ocean
Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) https://web.uri.edu/oeci/. The project specialist will develop supporting
materials and activities, co-facilitate virtual and in-person interactions,
maintain records, and assist in report-writing. The position provides support
to students at Tuskegee University (TU) and other Historically Black Colleges
and Universities (HBCU’s) in the Ocean Exploration Club and Ocean Explorer
internship program. This position will build capacity for student participation
in marine research and data collection and help support the OECI and Marine
Education Project Manager - OECI foster a diverse and inclusive ocean
exploration workforce.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Accelerate recruitment and retention for both the Ocean Exploration Club and the Ocean Explorer interns. Participate in the Marine Education Center team engaging students in ocean exploration aboard vessels, in laboratories, and in computational settings.
- Plan and execute virtual and face-to-face interactions among a multi-disciplinary group of TU students to cultivate curiosity and foster interest in the ocean exploration field.
- Develop project
materials and resources to communicate with students and members of the public
through oral and poster presentations ranging from local to national
conferences. Be prepared to educate in MEC programs interacting with a variety
of K-12 students, teachers, and public.
- Interact with existing project partners and assist in engaging new partners from academia, nonprofit, and industry on a recurring basis by providing feedback, taking minutes, and collaborating with the Marine Education Project Manager - OECI and Marine Education Center Director.
- Streamline implementation of the OECI project through regular administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, data management, report preparation, and social media presence.
- Represent the project and become involved in DEI initiatives throughout the marine education community.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
