Environmental Illustration Internship

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant provides integrated research, education and extension programs that foster the responsible use of Georgia's coastal resources by individuals, decision-makers and management agencies.

Our program is managed through a federal-state partnership between the University of Georgia ( UGA) and the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration's ( NOAA) National Sea Grant College Program, a national network of 34 Sea Grant programs located in coastal and Great Lakes states and territories.

Mission and Focus Areas

Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant's mission is to improve the environmental, social and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education and extension.

Every four years, our program develops a long-range strategic plan that describes our goals and priorities for the coming years. To create this plan, we utilize an inclusive, multi-step process that incorporates fresh input from a diverse constituency.

Read Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant's 2024-2027 Strategic Plan here.

The strategic plan outlines goals, strategies, outcomes and corresponding performance measures organized under the program's four focus areas:

Dates for the internship: 6/1/2026 - 8/3/2026

Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on March 09, 2026 via UGA Jobs.

For general questions about opportunities or application process, please email marineinternship@uga.edu

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR ( hrweb@uga.edu).

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

The illustration intern will work with the communications team to design a series of educational and interpretive products featuring original illustrations inspired by Georgia's coastal habitats and wildlife. Projects may include illustrations for interpretive signage at the aquarium, icon sets representing Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant focus areas, and graphics designed for stickers, social media posts, and other print and digital materials. The internship blends creativity with communication, offering hands-on experience in visual storytelling for public audiences.

The intern will work closely with the communications team to develop artwork that celebrates the character, beauty, and diversity of Georgia's coast. At the conclusion of the internship, the intern will prepare and deliver a presentation reflecting on their experience, creative process, and completed projects.