Pennsylvania Sea Grant 2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program – Science Communications
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Pennsylvania Sea Grant
2026 Summer Undergraduate Internship Program Science Communications
In partnership with Penn State Behrend Pennsylvania Sea Grant is excited to offer paid summer internship opportunities for undergraduate students seeking to gain experience in the areas of communications education outreach and purpose of the internships is to contribute to an ocean and Great Lakes workforce that understands technical and social challenges facing coastal communities as well as the natural environment. The experience will help prepare undergraduate students from all backgrounds for graduate school and careers in science policy management and outreach focused on oceans Great Lakes and watersheds.
The internships are offered in Pennsylvania as part of the Community Engaged Internship (CEI) program which is offered by Sea Grant programs across the country. The Pennsylvania Sea Grant program encourages applications from students with unique lived experiences skills abilities and interests with the intention of strengthening Pennsylvania Sea Grant capacity to enhance the practical use and conservation of natural resources for a healthy environment resilient communities and strong sustainable economies.
Learn more about the CEI program visit opportunity is limited to undergraduate students currently enrolled in a U.S. institution of higher learning. Undergraduate students graduating in spring 2026 are eligible for the internship.
Apply electronically ( with the additional documentation as described below. Applications will be reviewed until the positions are applications with the complete materials described below will be reviewed.
Submit the following documents in a single PDF file:
- Resume or curriculum vitae detailing education and work experiences (2-page limit)
- Goal statement describing your interest in the internship program. Helpful information to include is your personal professional and academic background including your related experience major or field of study and why you chose it; why you are interested in marine Great Lakes watershed science policy management education or outreach; how you think this internship would help you professionally; and information about how you might contribute to the mission of the CEI program (1000 words)
- Copy of unofficial transcript(s)
- Contact information (name title email telephone number) for one reference. This reference should be someone who supervised you in a work or volunteer position and who is willing to describe your qualifications for the internship or from a college professor or advisor who is willing to describe your academic achievements.
Review of applications will start January 21 2026 and continue until the positions are positions will begin on or after June 1 2026.
Successful candidates will be paid $17 per hour and be expected to work up to 40 hours per week for 9-10 weeks from June into August. Interns should be able to work independently with guidance from their supervisor. Interns should be located in Pennsylvania with ability to travel to attend events and meetings in aspects of this position can be completed virtually creating a hybrid work will have the opportunity to participate in Pennsylvania Sea Grant staff meetings as well as other potential professional development and networking descriptions below for further details.
Questions should be directed to Sarah Whitney atincluding the subject line of 2026 Pennsylvania Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internship.
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Pennsylvania Sea Grant Summer Undergraduate Internship
Science Communications Intern
Pennsylvania Sea Grant seeks a science communications intern to work in collaboration with the communications lead. The science communications intern will identify propose and research stories create and/or curate assets and visual content and produce content and/or stories for promotion via electronic newsletter social media the Pennsylvania Sea Grant website () and other outlets as determined.
Specific projects will be assigned. Duties and activities may include
- Organize and catalog available media resources such as photos videos and graphics.
- Gather details about outreach education and research events activities and opportunities for online and social media promotion.
- Identify propose and research stories.
Qualifications: The intern should have strong writing and organizational skills. The ability to work independently communicate effectively to individuals and larger groups and to accurately synthesize and deliver information is preferred.
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Required Experience:
Intern
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
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