Fisheries Innovation Intern — Hybrid Research & Policy

Oceana Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Oceana Inc. seeks a Fishery Innovation Intern to support U.S. campaigns reducing entanglement risks in fishing gear. The role involves researching gear technologies, regulatory contexts, and stakeholder outreach in Washington, DC, with hybrid work between office and home.

The internship emphasizes independent research, data handling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance innovations in U.S. fisheries.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree or current enrollment in marine science, fisheries science, or related fields.
• Experience in fisheries research or gear testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Research innovative fishing gear technologies and test sites in U.S. fisheries.
• Summarize regulatory context for innovative gear across federal and state waters.
• Assist with outreach to decision makers, draft correspondence, schedule meetings.
• Support stakeholder interviews with questions, notes, follow-ups.
• Contribute sections of a report on findings across U.S. fisheries.
• Update and maintain a database of testing results.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Research skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Policy knowledge

Data analysis

Independent work

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Graduate degree or enrolled

Master's/PhD preferred

Job description

Oceana Inc. seeks a Fishery Innovation Intern to support U.S. campaigns reducing entanglement risks in fishing gear. The role involves researching gear technologies, regulatory contexts, and stakeholder outreach in Washington, DC, with hybrid work between office and home.

The internship emphasizes independent research, data handling, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance innovations in U.S. fisheries.