Ocean Advocate Internship

Ocean Advocate Internship

Overview

Turtle Island Restoration Network (TIRN) headquartered in California is a leading advocate for ocean protections and marine species protection.

Position Summary

This is a six-month position, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.

TIRN is seeking an enthusiastic out-going person to advocate for the creation of the Cocos-Galapagos Swimway, see https://seaturtles.org/the-cocos-galapagos-swimway/ an aspirational bi-national no-take marine protected area that will connect the Cocos Island, Costa Rica and Galapagos Islands (Ecuador) National Parks.

Working alongside TIRNs Special Projects director, and policy and communications staff, the Ocean Advocate Intern will work to increase pressure on the government of Costa Rica to enact its portion of the MPA through increasing support of scientists, other NGOs, and the public through direct outreach, and social and earned media attention.

This position is ideal for those looking to gain hands-on experience in advocacy promoting environmental protection for sea turtles, sharks and the ocean habitat they depend on.

Intern Roles & Responsibilities

• This position requires ability to conduct phone and computer outreach and does not involve field work.
• Use of known strategies and additional creative thinking of ways to reach target audiences and promoting petitions, sign-on letters and action alerts.
• Maintaning records of outreach in various Xcel spreadsheets.
• Weekly meetings to discuss progress.

Qualifications & Skills

• English and Spanish proficiency
• Ability to use PC or Mac and phone for direct and internet communications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and organize oneself
• Ability to project a positive image with the target communities
• Creative thinker and interest in helping to improve and develop new methods and ideas to accomplish goals

Learning Objectives

The Ocean Advocate Internship will help you gain hands-on experience advocacy for marine policy, database management, and team work with professionals in their field (advocacy, communications, and policy).

Terms

Salary: Unpaid (possible small stipend for remote intern).

Location: This position can be remote or residential*, located at our headquarters in Olema, California, with free, shared housing nearby.

Starting Time: This is a six-month position, applications are reviewed and filled on a rolling basis.

Hours: Full-time (20-40 hours/week) to be negotiated.

Benefits: Coed housing can be provided in a furnished house that features shared bedrooms, bathrooms and living spaces. The intern house is located five miles from our headquarters in a redwood forest, adjacent to State and National Parklands just 25 miles north of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. You will also have the opportunity to volunteer at the local food bank in exchange for weekly groceries.

We are happy to work with academic departments to ensure the internship meets requirements for academic credit.

How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter to Todd Steiner Tsteiner@tirn.net.

• Residential

We offer residential internship positions at our headquarters in Olema, California with housing provided in a coed house, just five miles from our office. Residential interns work full time (40+ hours a week) for a minimum of six months. We require a four-year degree to qualify for this position. The value of housing calculates to about $900 per month.