Mariculture Education Coordinator

The Mariculture Education Coordinator will help build a strong partnership between the Sitka Sound Science Center and the University of Alaska Southeast by supporting and expanding hands-on, place-based aquaculture education for undergraduate students. This position will mentor students in wet lab protocols, support research and farm projects, coordinate internships, and lead the design of a teaching-focused Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture (IMTA) system. The coordinator will also create and manage social media content to promote student work, outreach events, and research, while tracking engagement and reporting progress. Collaboration with UAS staff & faculty, hatchery staff, and industry partners will be key to the role’s success.

To thrive in this role, you should be creative, self-motivated, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively. You’ll need strong organizational skills to juggle curriculum planning, student support, content creation, and community outreach. Ideal candidates will have experience in Alaska’s aquaculture or mariculture industry, knowledge of salmon or shellfish culture, comfort working in wet labs and outdoor field conditions, and familiarity with tools like the Adobe Suite to create engaging educational content across platforms.  

The position requires strong collaboration and communication skills to engage effectively with students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the public. Candidates should demonstrate initiative and independence in managing tasks and projects, as well as the ability to work in both outdoor Southeast Alaska weather conditions and indoor wet lab environments. Strong organizational skills are needed for curriculum development, content creation, reporting, and presentations, along with knowledge of basic design principles to produce clear and engaging materials. The role also calls for the ability to share promotional content across multiple platforms, experience in Alaska’s aquaculture and mariculture industry, and training or experience in formal or informal teaching. Completion of relevant UAS courses or equivalent experience in salmon culture and mariculture is required, as well as proficiency with content creation tools such as those in the Adobe Suite.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in related field and one year experience (i.e. training or human resource
development), or an equivalent combination of training and experience. May require licensure and/or
certification.

A valid Alaska Driver's license and clean driving record in compliance with UA Safe Driving Criteria.

Position Details:

This position is located on the campus Sitka campus of the University of Alaska Southeast. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package. UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule, Grade 78, based on education and experience.

Applications will be reviewed on September 5th. Position is open until filled 

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☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Hailey Lawson, HR Coordinator, at halawson@alaska.edu or 907-747-9444.

*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction.  Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.

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UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu. 

UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.

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