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The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Department MarineQuest - 31405 External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/38038 Vacancy Number TSP5589PST Working Title MarineQuest Summer Program Day Staff 2026 Job Title Camp Aide Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary Job Category Unspecified FLSA for Position Nonexempt Brief Summary of Work for this Position
MarineQuest summer program instructors lead informal educational and recreational marine science activities with youth (ages 4 - 17) for individual and group participation. Instructors are expected to lead program activities in various settings, including UNCW academic labs, classrooms, beaches, marsh, docks, and other public marine science sites. Successful candidates are placed in age-specific program lines or specialty teaching roles (except for the equipment manager) where they will learn multiple curriculums; learn more about each programming line here.
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Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit College/School Information Work Hours Half Day Instructors: 7:15AM - 12:15PM Monday - Friday; Full Day Instructors 7:15AM - 4:15PM Monday-Thursday, and 7:15AM - 1:45PM Friday Work Days Week Day positions: Monday-Friday; Specialty Staff: variable hours Monday - Friday; Weekend Positions: Friday - Sunday Hours Per Week Half Day positions 25 hrs, Specialty Staff positions 20-30 hours, Full Day positions 40 hours, with possibility of 5 hours overtime. Type of Position Anticipated Hiring Range $12 - $18/hour - (dependent on qualifications and specific position) Special Instructions to Applicants
Please note, this is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department needs with the possibility of continuation. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning February 9, 2026 and will continue to be monitored until all positions are filled. The first offers will be given in mid-March. Pay varies by position and is based on qualifications, knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Job Posting Date 12/19/2025 Job Closing Date 07/05/2026 EEO Statement
UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Number of Openings Multi-Positions
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