National Marine Sanctuary Foundation

The National Marine Sanctuary Foundation supports research, monitoring, restoration, education and outreach efforts within our national marine sanctuaries which are critical for the health of our ocean, coasts, and Great Lakes. NMSF coordinates with NOAA, its Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, and other partner organizations to use community service funds to directly benefit NOAA's public trust resources. These funds have been used to restore, preserve, and protect injured marine resources across the sanctuary system and on behalf of sanctuary resources.

SCIENCE AND CONSERVATION INTERN

The intern’s primary responsibility will be to assist the NMSF Policy and Conservation Director with ongoing programs designed to achieve the goals listed below.

Science and Conservation Goals
• Research and develop on-the-ground science and conservation projects to support national marine sanctuaries and sanctuary resources
• Build and strengthen partnerships with organizations and institutions that can assist with conservation work and outreach
• Manage existing conservation projects, spend plans, and accounts
• Create and promote communications materials and products
• Increase the number of Department of Justice cases and community service payments to NMSF

Activities: Tasks associated with fulfilling these goals are likely to include developing and supporting conservation projects by coordinating with staff and partners, producing reports and project summaries featuring key outcomes, fostering partnerships and leveraging additional funds and resources, and working with NMSF management to engage the Department of Justice and its Assistant U.S. Attorneys.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree or near completion
• Exceptional writing and analytical skills.
• Experience creating communications materials
• Ability to perform under tight deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative, ability to work both independently and with others.
• Ability to work quickly and prioritize multiple projects.
• Familiarity with a range of software, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Experience working with marine and/or environmental organizations a plus.