SPECIAL PAYROLL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Temporary Aquaculture Specialist

The University of Connecticut’s Avery Point Campus in Groton, CT is soliciting applications for a part-time temporary position in Marine Aquaculture Outreach for the Connecticut Sea Grant College Program beginning May 1, 2008 extending through January 31, 2009. This is a fifteen hours per week position spread over a minimum of three days per week.

Duties may include but are not limited to: Maintain the functions of the aquaculture extension office under the direction of the extension educator for aquaculture; provide organizational support for ongoing outreach programs in marine aquaculture; respond to stakeholder requests for program services and advice, information, and educational materials; researching and provide information; maintain and update the Online Resource Guide for Aquaculture web site; participate in relevant committee meetings as well as in professional associations and trade shows; compile data and prepare reports for the office and Sea Grant Program; prepare, review and data entry information for historical shellfisheries databases; draft brief articles for newsletters, and complete any other special projects or work assignments.

Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited undergraduate institution and one year experience or equivalent training and experience in aquaculture outreach, research and/or education. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel software programs. Working knowledge of Macromedia Dreamweaver software is desirable, but not mandatory.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits are not included.

Send cover letter and resume to: Tessa Getchis, Connecticut Sea Grant, 1080 Shennecossett Rd, Groton, CT, 06340-6048 or e-mail: tessa.getchis@uconn.edu. Telephone: (860) 405-9104, Fax: (860) 405-9109.

The University of Connecticut is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.