Environmental Science, Communication and Policy Graduate Student Internship - Summer 2026
About The Position
The Surfrider Foundation seeks to identify a graduate student for the Dillon Henry Memorial Internship for the summer of 2026. This a remote internship opportunity and the intern will receive a $7,500 stipend payment to defray living expenses. Surfrider’s Graduate Student Internship Program allows for a student to gain hands-on experience with science communication, and includes reviewing environmental policies, synthesizing scientific literature, and providing support for Surfrider’s environmental campaigns and programs. Reports to: The intern will be supervised under the direction of Surfrider’s Senior Manager of Science and Policy, Katie Day.
Requirements
- Experience conducting thorough research assignments and literature reviews.
- Ability to effectively translate complex scientific literature and findings into common language.
- Knowledge of local, state, and national coastal and ocean policies.
- Proficient with Google Docs, Sheets, and Slides.
- Currently enrolled in a graduate program focused on environmental communication, public health, coastal science, marine policy or environmental management.
- Must reside in and be authorized to work in US (to receive stipend/1099)
- Completion of the internship must result in academic credit.
Responsibilities
- Conduct research and synthesize information on emerging issues in ocean and coastal science.
- Develop resources to enhance environmental literacy among the Surfrider network, including hosting a presentation on emerging topics in ocean science and policy.
- Produce content for Surfrider’s Coastal Blog, Beachapedia, and other communication platforms on coastal and ocean policy issues.
- Build online engagements for supporters and the public on ocean and coastal advocacy campaigns.
- Assist in the development of brochures and fact sheets on Surfrider’s initiatives.
- Review and analyze policy documents including local, state and federal legislation and environmental impact statements.
- Assist Surfrider staff in generating research to develop policy memoranda and comment letters.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Intern
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
