NOAA Explorer-in-Training Program

https://oceanexplorer.noaa.gov/okeanos/training.html

Underwater Cultural Heritage Communications Theme

  • Internship Period: 10-weeks, Summer 2025
  • Virtual or in-person: Remote/virtual
  • Stipend: $7,000 honorarium plus

This opportunity is for a communications-focused graduate student to engage and contribute to NOAA Ocean Exploration marine archaeology activities and digital communication priorities. The student will work with NOAA Ocean Exploration archaeologists and communications staff to better understand significant historical sites from past and current maritime heritage-focused expeditions supported or conducted by the office with the primary aim to help create public-facing content for NOAA Ocean Exploration’s new archaeology web page. Additional activities may include historical research for other communication, education, or outreach products and related historic preservation activities.

Key activities and learning outcomes:
  • Write web content and co-design NOAA Ocean Exploration’s archaeology webpage. No access to or experience with web-design software is needed. Basic knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel, etc.) and the Google suite are needed.
  • Conduct historical research, gather supporting documents and imagery, and write public-facing content for Pacific-focused underwater cultural heritage fieldwork.
  • Learn about the NOAA Ocean Exploration program, archaeology, and communications portfolios alongside a diverse team of NOAA Ocean Exploration archaeologists and communications staff.
  • Communicate internship outcomes through written reports and oral presentations, including at the 2025 NOAA Ocean Exploration Internship Symposium.
  • This will be a remote, virtual internship, using video conferencing to communicate with mentors. Opportunities for professional development include workshops, seminars, conferences and publications.
This opportunity is ideal for:
  • Graduate students or someone who has recently completed a graduate-level degree.
  • Applicants with a background or interest in maritime studies, maritime archaeology, maritime heritage, and/or science communication.