Seafood Choices Program Intern

SeaWeb is looking for an enthusiastic person to support our seafood sustainability and ocean conservation work. SeaWeb’s Seafood Choices program works internationally to cultivate joint seafood sustainability solutions amongst commercial, legislative, and environmental stakeholders.

Position Summary: This internship would be suitable for someone interested in learning more about marine conservation and food sustainability issues, stakeholder engagement, communications tactics and events organization. The candidate will have the opportunity to input your ideas into the work and also participate in some events. This position will also provide insight into working for a mission-driven environmental not-for-profit organization and provide exposure to sustainability leaders. The Seafood Choices Program Intern is an unpaid position, however basic travel and lunch expenses will be covered (approx. $15/day). The position will be based in SeaWeb’s Silver Spring, MD Office. The hours are flexible, though ideally the candidate would be available for 3 - 4 days per week. Closing date for applications is February 27th 2012.

Responsibilities: 
• Researching sustainable seafood developments domestically and in Asia.
• Supporting new marketing/outreach activities for the program.
• Tracking and recording sponsorship outreach for key projects such as the Seafood Summit.
• Assisting in the development of publications and online communications (including website, e-newsletters, and social media).
• Providing support for media activities and outreach; including tracking media coverage and updating event calendars.

Desired Skills and Qualities:
• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, marine conservation, public relations or communications (or related).
• Knowledge of domestic and international and fisheries issues and associated policy.
• Interest in sustainable seafood and associated topics.
• Understanding of conservation issues and interest in the mission of SeaWeb.
• Understanding of strategic communications and behavior change/social marketing.
• Computer literacy, knowledge of Microsoft Office and social media tools such as Google +, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn. 
• Experience with Macintosh operating systems a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivate while also being a strong and amicable team player.
• A positive attitude and superior inter-personal skills.

More Information about SeaWeb and Seafood Choices: SeaWeb has offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, Honolulu, London, Paris, Fiji and Papua New Guinea. SeaWeb is the only international, non-profit organization exclusively dedicated to using the science of communications to convince people to take greater responsibility for ocean health. We work collaboratively to inform and empower diverse ocean voices and conservation champions in strategic, targeted sectors to encourage market solutions, policies and behaviors that result in a healthy thriving ocean. We transform knowledge into action by shining a spotlight on workable, science-based solutions to the most serious threats facing the ocean such as climate change, pollution and over-exploitation. Seafood Choices is an international program of SeaWeb that promotes information sharing and collaboration, setting the vision for sustainability for the seafood industry and conservation community. By building relationships and stimulating dialogue, SeaWeb's Seafood Choices program is encouraging and challenging all sectors of the seafood industry to move along the road toward sustainability.

Benefits of the Intern position include flexible work schedule, opportunity to gain valuable work experience, and chance to further ocean conservation. The Intern will have an opportunity to participate as full-time staff members, including attending staff meetings.

To apply: Please submit a cover letter (including three references) stating why you are interested in the position and resume to HR@seaweb.org and include "Seafood Choices Intern" in the email subject line. Please provide details about your anticipated availability (e.g. number of days per week; from and till what dates) in the cover letter.

Applications are strongly encouraged from candidates reflecting diverse educational, cultural and experiential backgrounds. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, people of diverse ethnic, racial, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds, educational and work experiences, geographic and national origins, sexual orientations and ages.

SeaWeb is an equal opportunity employer.

For more information about SeaWeb, visit our Web site at www.seaweb.org.