SeaWeb, an international, nonprofit, marine conservation organization with a focus on communication, seeks an Intern to be based in the San Francisco, CA office. The Intern will provide professional and administrative support to the organization's operations, communications, and advancement teams.
The internship is unpaid, but with possibility of part-time hire for successful interns. It is an exciting opportunity for someone who is dedicated to improving ocean conservation and gaining experience working for a non-profit organization. Hours are flexible to accommodate class schedule or other commitments. We request a minimum commitment of 16 hours a week, and prefer someone who can work 2-3 days a week, ideally 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Intern Position responsibilities likely to include:
Science communication projects (60 percent):
- Contribute to online science content, identifying and writing articles for SeaWeb newsletters and website.
- Monitor and chronicle the latest science news and policy related to SeaWeb programmatic areas, including seafood contaminants, ecosystem based management, aquaculture developments, among other topics.
- Post on SeaWeb social media channels (i.e. facebook, twitter, linked in), providing regular interaction with the online community around program areas
- Research new partnerships and outreach platforms, exploring traditional and non traditional partnerships to help SeaWeb science programs grow and expand
- Develop an interactive and information-based portal on the SeaWeb website addressing public participation in environmental monitoring and management as it relates to marine and coastal environments and species.
- Install and maintain hard copy marine science literature database
- Assist in public relations distribution, including helping with press calls.
Administrative and Financial projects (40 percent):
- Assist with general office support, such as answering phones, mailings, filings, ordering supplies, and copying .
- Conduct basic research to assist with foundation outreach, individual donor cultivation, and operations.
- Collect timesheets and help track travel miles for carbon offsets.
- Maintain general SeaWeb email accounts, list-serves, and staff rosters.
- Assist with grant management, as needed.
- Potential to draft proposals and reports.
Other projects may be assigned.
Skills/Qualifications sought:
- Commitment to environmental issues.
- Detail oriented and highly organized.
- Background in marine science or marine policy highly preferred
- Solid communication skills, including some experience with social media very desirable.
- Reliability.
- Ability to multi-task and manage time well.
- Some experience with reception or general office management is desired, but not required.
- Knowledge of French (useful, but not required).
