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Oceans Campaign Intern (paid internship)
Exciting opportunity to intern with Greenpeace and use your passion and skills to help our work to protect our Oceans. Paid internship - 28 hours per week for 12 weeks.
For over forty years, Greenpeace has been at the forefront of the world’s most pressing environmental issues. These issues are global in nature and so are their solutions. With offices in over forty countries, we work with communities across the world to achieve large-scale change. Greenpeace Australia Pacific has a mandate to defend the rich, diverse and fragile environments in the Australia Pacific region. We investigate and expose environmental abuse, hold decision makers accountable, promote effective solutions and inspire others to create positive change.
In order to advance Greenpeace in its mission to achieve a green and peaceful world, we are looking for an Oceans Intern to further Greenpeace’s objectives in our Oceans Campaigns, through participation in research and content development. The Greenpeace Oceans Team is responsible for a number of ongoing campaigns, including the defence of our oceans from destructive fishing and ensuring Australian seafood companies operate sustainably.
The Oceans Intern will participate in the development of a new centrepiece oceans campaign. They will provide assistance to the Oceans Team by leading the production of the canned tuna ranking campaign and contributing to the strategic direction of the Oceans Team.
Selection Criteria: • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Completion of study is preferred, but not required. • Experience in research and database maintenance desired. • Capacity for online content creation/development • Demonstrated interest in environmental advocacy and non-violent direct action.
It is an exciting opportunity for someone keen to develop their skills in environmental campaigning, as well as a passion for the environment, to play a vital role in achieving positive change in the Australia Pacific region, as well as being a part of the global movement.
This is a part-time (21 hours per week), Sydney-based internship which will operate over 3 days/week over the course of a 12-week period.
Applications close 1700hrs Friday 19 Sep 2014 and must read address the selection criteria above. A full job description is available here.
Please direct applications and enquiries to:
Human Resources +61 (0)2 9263 0346 Recruitment.au@greenpeace.org
