Center for Environmental Monitoring & Analysis (CEMA) Outreach Support Intern, Fall 2025

Job no: 502357
Position type: Student
Location: Newark, DE/Hybrid
Division/Equivalent: College of Earth & Ocean Envir
School/Unit: Geography & Spatial Sciences (02541)
Categories: Extension and Outreach

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Anticipated Start Date: October 20, 2025
Estimated Pay: $17.00 per hour 
Number of Jobs Available: 1
Schedule: Flexible (11-15 hours/week)
Location: Pearson Hall, Room 102A or Remote (Hybrid)
 
About the department / center:
CEMA is an environmental data services center within the Department of Geography and Spatial Sciences (GSS), College of Earth, Ocean, and Environment (CEOE) at the University of Delaware. CEMA provides the following primary services to the state of Delaware and its citizens:

  • Real-time Monitoring and Historical Environmental Data Repository

  • Weather and Climate Outreach and Expertise

  • Engineered Environmental Data Products and Solutions

CEMA houses the Office of the Delaware State Climatologist, Delaware Environmental Observing System, and the University of Delaware’s Satellite Receiving Station. CEMA serves as the most comprehensive observed environmental data resource for Delaware.

Role Description:

In an effort to support CEMA staff to develop a compendium of resources used or needed by our state and local partners, CEMA is looking to hire an undergraduate intern to help connect with identified partners, meet with relevant staff, identify their current workflows, and document the resources that are needed to best accomplish their work.  These tasks will require development meetings with CEMA staff, social media outreach, in-person and virtual meetings with partners, and targeted follow-up.  Additionally, CEMA staff are looking to identify ways in which current applications and services can be better advertised and shared with our partners.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain a master list of local stakeholders and partners.

  • Document and analyze information from environmental data stakeholders.

  • Develop and maintain a catalog of local, regional, and national environmental data and information resources.

  • Review existing resources offered by CEMA and identify gaps or creative means to extend resources.

  • Review and update information on websites using a web interface.

  • Create accurate, informative content for use in websites and social media.

  • Support and participate in in-person and virtual outreach activities.

  • Assist CEMA staff with administrative duties, as needed.

 
Qualifications:  

  • Highly dependable.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational skills.

  • Interest in collaboration or team-based tasks.

  • Understanding of meeting etiquette.

  • Ability to use online productivity resources WordPress, Google Apps (Docs, Slides, Forms, Sheets), and familiarity with Microsoft Excel.

  • Familiarity with social media platforms, content creation tools, and basic computer software. 

  • Interest in environment and climate topics.

  • Interest in creative means of outreach and communication.

 
Hiring Timeline: Immediate (by 10/20)
 
Application Review: 10/9/25 
Interviews: 10/15-10/17/25 
Offers Extended: 10/17-10/20/25 
 
Please note that dates are subject to change depending on the needs of the department. 
 

Applicants must be undergraduate students at the University of Delaware. Work study eligibility can be found here. Applicants who are not enrolled as undergraduate students at the University will not be considered for this position. Employment Limitations and Exceptions

 

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