Science Communication Fellowship | Marine Science | Offshore Wind
Organization: STEAM the Streets
Location: Massachusetts | Hybrid: Remote + In-Person Field/Lab Visits in MA and CT
Type: Paid, Part-Time Fellowship
Compensation: $25/hour | 12-16 hours per week
Commitment: October 2026 through June 2028
Schedule: Flexible Hours
Transportation: Reliable transportation required | Approved project mileage reimbursed
About STEAM the Streets
STEAM the Streets (StS) creates engaging experiences that help young people discover career pathways and envision their future through science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). StS has a unique ability to reach the community through media outreach and make complex subject matter relatable and approachable. We believe that exposure creates opportunity. By helping young people see themselves in science and innovation, we help build the next generation of leaders, creators, researchers, and problem-solvers.
The Fellowship
STEAM the Streets is seeking a Marine Science Storytelling Fellow to support an exciting marine science communications project funded by the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and conducted in partnership with researchers at the University of Connecticut (UConn) and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI).
The project focuses on studying the potential effects of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from offshore wind energy infrastructure on sand lance, a small forage fish that plays a critical role in the Gulf of Maine ecosystem and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary.
Scientists are working to better understand how marine species may be affected by offshore wind development and how future projects can responsibly coexist with ocean ecosystems. The Fellow will help make this complex science accessible and engaging by documenting research activities, interviewing scientists, creating digital media content, and sharing stories that connect communities with ocean science, climate solutions, and clean energy research.
This fellowship is right for you if...
You are curious, creative, and excited to learn about topics that may be new to you.
You enjoy turning information into stories, visuals, interviews, or digital content that people can understand.
You are comfortable working independently while collaborating with researchers, partners, and STEAM the Streets staff.
You care about helping young people and communities see themselves in science, clean energy, and environmental careers.
What You’ll Do
Your work will span three core areas. Below is an honest picture of what this fellowship looks like in practice.
Content Creation
Visit research labs at UConn, Woods Hole, and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region to capture research activities.
Participate in documenting a full-day research boat trip off Scituate, Massachusetts.
Produce short-form educational videos highlighting project findings, research activities, and marine science concepts.
Produce researcher spotlights and career pathway profiles.
Contribute to blog or newsletter-style project updates.
Capture photo, video, and interview content during project activities.
Create behind-the-scenes content documenting laboratory work, field activities, and the research process.
Science Storytelling
Interview scientists, researchers, and project partners.
Translate technical scientific concepts into accessible public-facing content.
Develop story ideas that connect research findings to real-world environmental and community issues.
Highlight career pathways in marine science, environmental research, offshore wind, and science communication.
Community Engagement
Create content designed to inspire youth and underserved communities to explore STEM careers.
Support content distribution through social media, digital platforms, and community engagement efforts.
Represent STEAM the Streets professionally when interacting with project partners and stakeholders.
What You’ll Gain
This paid fellowship is designed for an emerging storyteller or aspiring science communicator who wants hands-on experience translating cutting-edge scientific research into engaging public-facing content.
Hands-on experience: Work alongside marine scientists and researchers while documenting laboratory, field, and boat-based research.
Training + mentorship: Build skills in science communication, storytelling, interviewing, and digital media production with support from STEAM the Streets staff and project partners.
Network + portfolio: Gain exposure to offshore wind, marine ecology, and climate research careers; build professional relationships and portfolio-ready content.
Who You Are
What we’re looking for...
Must-haves:
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Interest in storytelling, journalism, content creation, media production, communications, environmental science, or marine science.
Experience creating videos, social media content, photography, blogs, podcasts, or other digital media.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Curiosity and willingness to learn about marine science, offshore wind, and environmental research. Prior marine science experience is not required.
Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and capture and edit content with support and mentorship from STEAM the Streets staff.
Comfort interviewing professionals and asking thoughtful questions.
Reliable transportation and access to a cell phone capable of recording high-quality video.
Ability to travel periodically to research, laboratory, and field locations in Cape Cod, Eastern Massachusetts, and Storrs, Connecticut, and participate in a full-day boat research trip.
Comfort working in both remote and in-person environments.
Strongly preferred:
Applicants from backgrounds underrepresented in STEAM fields and communities that have historically had limited access to science and career exploration opportunities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Candidates committed to field visits to UConn and the Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary region — including Cape Cod, Cape Ann, Boston’s North Shore, and South Shore — are especially encouraged to apply.
What This Fellowship Is — and Isn’t
This is a paid, hands-on opportunity to build storytelling and science communication experience.
This is a mix of remote work, lab visits, field experiences, interviews, and content creation.
This is a chance to work independently while receiving training, mentorship, and support.
This is a flexible, part-time commitment designed around real project activities and deadlines.
This is an opportunity to create work you can add to a professional portfolio.
This is not a role that requires you to arrive with marine science expertise.
This is not a fully remote fellowship with no travel or in-person fieldwork.
This is not a passive observational experience where you only shadow others.
This is not a full-time role or a rigid, fixed-hour schedule.
This is not a fellowship where the content stays disconnected from public audiences or community impact.
Pay, Structure & Commitment
$25/hour for approximately 12-16 hours per week.
Part-time, flexible schedule from October 2026 through June 2028.
Hybrid structure: remote work plus periodic in-person laboratory and field visits in Massachusetts and Connecticut.
Reliable transportation is required; mileage for approved project-related travel will be reimbursed.
Must have access to a cell phone capable of recording high-quality video.
Must be able to participate in periodic field/lab travel and a full-day research boat trip.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
How to Apply
Submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining why this position spoke to you, and your answers to the following screening questions. Applications without responses to the screening questions will not be reviewed.
Application checklist:
Resume
Cover letter outlining why this position spoke to you
Answers to the screening questions
Send all materials to rubie@steamthestreets.org
Screening Questions
- Tell us about a time you had to explain something unfamiliar or complex to another person or group. How did you make it clear and engaging?
- What experience do you have building relationships, conducting interviews, or engaging with community members, educators, researchers, or other partners?
- This role involves learning about marine science and offshore wind, then helping turn that information into public-facing stories and content. How would you approach learning a new topic and making it interesting and understandable for people who may know nothing about it?
- Tell us about any video editing experience you have, and what applications or software you have used?
STEAM the Streets is committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially those who have lived experience with the youth and communities at the center of our mission.
