Hybrid Coastal Conservation Intern: Fishing Line Recycling

Point Blue Conservation Science; Lompoc (CA); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave up to 40 hours

Cell phone stipend

Job summary

Point Blue Conservation Science is seeking a part-time Coastal Program Intern in Lompoc, CA for the Fishing Line Recycling Program. The intern will help expand participation, coordinate partners, and contribute to surveys and outreach.

The role supports a growing non-profit with a history of conservation leadership and collaboration with state and federal partners. The position is hourly, with benefits limited to paid sick leave and a $18.50 bi-weekly cell phone stipend.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally with partners and maintain contact lists.
• Ability to organize and maintain an active list of program participants.
• Familiarity with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Facebook and Instagram.

Responsibilities

• Contact managers of ports, marinas, and other fishing locations to encourage participation.
• Provide contact information of new partners to the bin vendor for shipping new bins.
• Aid in developing and conducting online feedback surveys of partners.
• 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

Organization & tracking

Microsoft Office

Social media familiarity

Education

College/university enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Point Blue Conservation Science is seeking a part-time Coastal Program Intern in Lompoc, CA for the Fishing Line Recycling Program. The intern will help expand participation, coordinate partners, and contribute to surveys and outreach.

The role supports a growing non-profit with a history of conservation leadership and collaboration with state and federal partners. The position is hourly, with benefits limited to paid sick leave and a $18.50 bi-weekly cell phone stipend.