Policy Intern

OceanaWashington, DC
258d$19 - $23Remote

About The Position

Do you want to make a difference protecting and restoring the abundance of the oceans? Do you have a strong interest in Congress, politics, and the federal policy-making process? Join a dedicated team of professionals who are working to protect our oceans, which play a critical role in reducing the impacts of climate change, feeding a growing global population, and supporting the livelihoods of coastal communities that depend on healthy oceans. The Policy Intern will work closely with Oceana's federal policy team in support of Oceana's campaigns in the United States. The intern will assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, deter illegal fishing through transparency, and defend bedrock environmental laws. Responsibilities will include policy research; attending congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions; tracking legislation; assisting with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders; and helping to organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Knowledge or interest in ocean conservation
  • Strong interest in politics and the federal policy-making process
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent research, writing, and communication skills

Nice To Haves

  • Experience in government or advocacy (either volunteer or paid)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in advocating for policies to end offshore oil drilling
  • Reduce plastic pollution
  • Protect whales and other marine mammals
  • Promote responsible fisheries management
  • Deter illegal fishing through transparency
  • Defend bedrock environmental laws
  • Conduct policy research
  • Attend congressional hearings and internal strategy sessions
  • Track legislation
  • Assist with outreach to Congress, the Administration, and stakeholders
  • Help organize Capitol Hill events and lobby days

Benefits

  • Paid internship
  • Salary range of $19.00 - $23.00
  • Hybrid work schedule

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Intern

Industry

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

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