Policy Intern - Ocean Policy & Capitol Hill (Hybrid)

Oceana International Headquarters; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

Oceana is seeking a Policy Intern in Washington, DC to support the federal policy team on campaigns to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, and defend bedrock environmental laws.

The internship provides hands-on experience with research, memos, and outreach to Congress and Administration officials, with a hybrid work arrangement and a flexible schedule.

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.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Other duties as needed by the policy team

Skills

Policy research

Writing

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Oceana is seeking a Policy Intern in Washington, DC to support the federal policy team on campaigns to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, and defend bedrock environmental laws.

The internship provides hands-on experience with research, memos, and outreach to Congress and Administration officials, with a hybrid work arrangement and a flexible schedule.