Mariculture tourism intern

The purpose is to conduct outreach and raise public awareness of the NC Oyster Trail: www.ncoystertrail.org. The intern will support efforts to develop opportunities for shellfish mariculture (marine aquaculture) tourism throughout North Carolina.

The primary job duties are the following:

* Promote shellfish mariculture tourism experiences for the NC Oyster Trail

* Develop communication products (e.g. social media content, blogposts, fact sheets, e-
newsletter, website updates) to share opportunities for mariculture tourism

* Conduct outreach at public events like coastal festivals and oyster tastings

To learn more about mariculture in North Carolina, watch this short video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyOBKBybvPc

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* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Independent worker

* Experience with Instagram and Facebook

* Enrolled in an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree in communications, environmental science/studies, natural resources, sociology, marine science, policy, agriculture or other related field

* Experience with community outreach, communications and/or public relations

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