Washington, DC
Position Title: Policy Intern
Organization: Oceana
Location: Washington, DC
Organization Overview: Founded in 2001, Oceana is the world’s largest nonprofit organization focused solely on restoring the resilience and abundance of the ocean. Oceana achieves measurable change by conducting specific, science-based policy campaigns with fixed deadlines and clearly articulated goals.
Position Overview: 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, and deter illegal fishing through transparency. 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.
Duties:
- Track and attend relevant congressional hearings and markups
- Track legislation of interest to Oceana
- Assist Oceana with outreach to Congress, Administration officials and stakeholders including drafting correspondence, scheduling and tracking meetings, and delivering materials
- Conduct research and write policy memos
- Maintain Oceana’s database of official correspondence and public comments
- Assist in organizing Capitol Hill briefings, lobby days and fly-ins
- Prepare and compile materials to assist the policy team
- Assist policy team members with NGO coalition management
- Assist in preparing and filing Oceana’s quarterly federal lobby disclosure reports
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in government or advocacy (volunteer or paid) preferred
- Strong interest in Congress, politics, and the policy-making process
- Knowledge and interest in ocean and other conservation issues
- Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good computer skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team
- Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn
- Ability to work independently on discrete projects
- Commitment to equity and inclusion within ocean policy
- Oceana requires all employees to provide proof of vaccination against Covid
How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.
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