Fishing Line Recycling Program Intern - Hybrid Part-Time

Point Blue; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cell phone stipend

Paid sick leave (up to 40 hours)

Hybrid/work-from-home option

Job summary

Point Blue Conservation Science is seeking a Fishing Line Recycling Program Intern to support a statewide recycling initiative in Lompoc, CA. This part-time, non-exempt hourly position pays $19.70 per hour with limited benefits and a bi-weekly cell phone stipend.

Housing is not provided, and some travel may be required. The intern will collaborate with CHNMS partners to expand bin placements, develop surveys, assist in wildlife surveys along the CHNMS coastline, and craft outreach materials and

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with potential partners, including following up to ensure that recycling bins have been distributed and installed
• Ability to organize and maintain an active list of program participants
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
• Familiarity with social media applications like Facebook and Instagram
• Enrollment in a college or university degree program with emphasis on marine biology, ecology, environmental science or similar field
• Possession of a valid U.S. driver’s license, Real ID preferred or ability to obtain one
• Fluent writing and speaking in Spanish is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contact managers of ports, marinas, and other fishing locations to encourage their participation in the fishing line recycling program
• Provide contact information of new partners to the fishing line bin vendor so that new recycling bins can be mailed out
• Aid in developing and conducting online feedback surveys of partners to gain insight on the new stations and the stickers and track previously installed stations
• Participate in marine bird and mammal surveys along CHNMS coastline
• Aid in developing outreach material to educate the public about wildlife entanglement in discarded fishing gear
• Update education materials for the BC&GP
• Create social media posts for the BC&GP

Skills

Professional communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Social media

Spanish language

Education

College/university degree in marine biology or environmental science

Job description

Point Blue Conservation Science is seeking a Fishing Line Recycling Program Intern to support a statewide recycling initiative in Lompoc, CA. This part-time, non-exempt hourly position pays $19.70 per hour with limited benefits and a bi-weekly cell phone stipend.

Housing is not provided, and some travel may be required. The intern will collaborate with CHNMS partners to expand bin placements, develop surveys, assist in wildlife surveys along the CHNMS coastline, and craft outreach materials and