S.C. Sea Grant Consortium
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Ocean and Marine Science Careers with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the S.C. Sea Grant Consortium. We are a state agency with a main office in Charleston, established to manage the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program for South Carolina.

The Consortium’s mission is to generate and provide science-based information to improve the social and economic well-being of coastal residents while ensuring the optimal use and conservation of marine and coastal natural resources.

Currently Hiring

Jobs listed here have not yet been filled and we are still accepting applications. We encourage you to apply.

Assistant Director for Research and Partnerships

The Assistant Director for Research and Partnerships will engage with the agency leadership and partners to build collaborative relationships to support strategic needs and investments, engage with Consortium member faculty to discuss the research needs for our coastal area, meet with constituents to assess their science needs, identify and secure funding to support projects and programs that address the Consortium’s strategic plan, and assist in the administration of the Consortium.

Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Specialist

The Shellfish Aquaculture Extension Specialist will develop, coordinate, and implement a science-based and user-driven shellfish aquaculture-related research and outreach program.

Human Resources Manager

The Human Resources Manager will ensure accurate compensation and benefits, conduct recruitment, provide training and development opportunities, manage performance records, lead on employee relations and engagement, and work with the agency management team for human resources planning.

Benefits

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is a South Carolina state agency, providing a generous state benefits package and parking to full-time employees.

The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. South Carolina is making our veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions. The S.C. Sea Grant Consortium participates in E-Verify.