Marine Debris Program Intern

A part-time intern position that assists with Blue Ocean Society’s marine debris and outreach programs. We are looking to hire 1-2 interns for at least a 12-week period. 

Responsibilities:

• Assist with leading beach cleanups, communicating with cleanup volunteers, and data summaries
• Fishing line recycling project – assist project coordinator with identifying new bin locations, coordinating bin placement, training volunteer bin monitors, and tabulating
  data.
• Microplastics – assist with sampling and sorting microplastics, organizing samples, entering data in a database.
• Assist with organizing and inventorying beach cleanup supplies and tracking project metrics
• Present marine debris education programs at outreach events
• Help prepare for the New Hampshire Coastal Cleanup, held in conjunction with the International Coastal Cleanup
• Assist with social media posts, news releases, taking images and videos at the beach cleanups and programs
• Assist marine debris program staff with other related tasks as needed. 

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or pursuing degree in education, environmental science, communications or related field, or related work/lived experience
• Enjoy working with the general public and children
• Detail-oriented, enthusiastic, self-motivated, positive
• Excellent oral and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to set and achieve goals independently
• Ability to work well independently and as a team
• Flexibility in scheduling – some weekend and evening work required
• Skilled in MS Office software (Word, Excel, Publisher). Experience with WordPress, Canva (or other graphic design program) and social media are a plus.
• Must be comfortable lifting and moving program equipment and occasionally lifting items that weigh up to 50 pounds. Must be willing to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must have reliable transportation. Should reside within 1 hour (max) of the Seacoast. Some of this work can be done virtually but in-person work will likely be
  required during the summer.

Salary and Benefits

• This is a part-time internship position available from May through October. Preference will be given to applicants that can commit to at least 12 weeks
• Pay is $14-15/hour, depending on experience, with expected hours of 10-20 per week.
• Additional hours may be available working with other programs in the organization for qualified applicants.
• Travel reimbursement for programs/cleanups @IRS Standard Mileage Rate
• Remote work is available for some project tasks.
• Some evenings, weekends and occasional holidays (depending on program demand) required.