Tennessee Aquarium Renames Diversity Fellowship | Available for Summer 2020

During his years with DuPont, Hill served on the board of a number of many nonprofit organizations, including the Tennessee Arts Commission, the Urban League, Memorial Hospital, SunTrust Bank and United Way, among others.

Hill left his position with DuPont to serve as the president and CEO of the Tennessee Aquarium from 1993 to 1995. This role set an industry precedent, making Hill the first person of color in the nation to lead a zoo or aquarium. The fellowship serves as a tribute to Hill’s pioneering role while leading the Aquarium.

“I am deeply honored with this award since, among other things, it will continue to keep me linked to the Aquarium’s commitment to diversity and inclusion,” Hill says.

The Jim Hill Fellowship is offered to six minority college students pursuing a science or education major with a minimum grade point average of 2.5.

Fellows work an 11-week term alongside Aquarium staff members in the husbandry, education and conservation departments. Some of responsibilities they undertake include care of the Aquarium’s animal ambassadors or animals in reintroduction projects, conservation field work throughout the Southeast, summer camp education and assisting with daily animal programs.

During their fellowship, selected students will work a 40-hour week. They are paid an hourly wage and are provided with on-campus housing and parking at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Applications are being accepted now. The deadline to apply is Wednesday, April 1, 2020.

For more information or to apply for a Jim Hill Fellowship, visit: https://tnaqua.applicantpro.com/jobs/
 
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