Helicopter Pilot jobs in Biloxi, MS

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Job Summary 
This position supports the University of Southern Mississippi’s (USM) Marine Education Center (MEC) with the NOAA Ocean Exploration Cooperative Institute (OECI) https://web.uri.edu/oeci/. The project specialist will develop supporting materials and activities, co-facilitate virtual and in-person interactions, maintain records, and assist in report-writing. The position provides support to students at Tuskegee University (TU) and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU’s) in the Ocean Exploration Club and Ocean Explorer internship program. This position will build capacity for student participation in marine research and data collection and help support the OECI and Marine Education Project Manager - OECI foster a diverse and inclusive ocean exploration workforce.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1.  Accelerate recruitment and retention for both the Ocean Exploration Club and the Ocean Explorer interns. Participate in the Marine Education Center team engaging students in ocean exploration aboard vessels, in laboratories, and in computational settings.
   
   
2. Plan and execute virtual and face-to-face interactions among a multi-disciplinary group of TU students to cultivate curiosity and foster interest in the ocean exploration field.
   
   
3. Develop project materials and resources to communicate with students and members of the public through oral and poster presentations ranging from local to national conferences. Be prepared to educate in MEC programs interacting with a variety of K-12 students, teachers, and public.
   
   
4. Interact with existing project partners and assist in engaging new partners from academia, nonprofit, and industry on a recurring basis by providing feedback, taking minutes, and collaborating with the Marine Education Project Manager - OECI and Marine Education Center Director.
   
   
5. Streamline implementation of the OECI project through regular administrative tasks such as recordkeeping, data management, report preparation, and social media presence.
   
   
6. Represent the project and become involved in DEI initiatives throughout the marine education community.
   
   
7. Performs other duties as assigned.