Dirty Fishing Campaign Intern
Description
Oceana is working on multi-faceted campaigns to promote sustainable fishing. Oceana interns will work closely with professional staff and assist the campaign and policy team with their substantive work on international trade and sharks. The dirty fishing campaign intern will also will assist in research, policy development, and media projects related to fisheries subsidies, sustainability, and trade. There will be opportunities to accompany staff on Congressional and Administration meetings, attend hearings, support educational initiatives, and increase public awareness through PR and media work.
Qualifications
The ideal candidates should possess:
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- A solid academic record
- Maturity to support a team effort
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn
- Ability to work independently on discrete projects
- A strong interest in environmental issues
Dirty fishing campaign interns should be available to work 40 hours a week for at least 10 weeks. Stipends are available. Oceana accepts interns who receive academic credit for their internship. Ocean policy and science experience not required. Undergraduates, recent graduates, and graduate students are all encouraged to apply.
How to apply
Send your cover letter, resume, and short writing sample to: resumes@oceana.org SUBJECT: Dirty Fishing Intern, by fax (202) 833-2070, or to the following address: Oceana, ATTN: Dirty Fishing Intern, 1350 Connecticut Avenue NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20036.
