Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant (IISG) is hiring a part-time pollution prevention outreach assistant. IISG’s pollution prevention team addresses water quality issues affecting the Great Lakes coasts and the inland waters of Illinois and Indiana, specifically focusing on contaminants of emerging concern like pharmaceuticals, microplastics and marine debris, and PFAS. This outreach assistant will support the pollution prevention team by developing outreach activities and engaging with communities to share that knowledge.

This is a flexible, part-time, hourly, remote position, with the possibility to work up to 28 hours/week at $20/hour. The position is funded until January 30, 2026, with the possibility of continued support.

For more information about the position description, necessary qualifications and application requirements, review the job posting or contact IISG Great Lakes Contaminants Specialist Sarah Zack at szack@illinois.edu. No phone calls, please. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, but review of resumes will begin on June 13, 2025.