NOAA's Office of National Marine Sanctuaries conducts outreach with members of Congress and constituent groups on key issues, such as marine conservation, climate change and maritime heritage. Our office is currently accepting nominations from communities for possible new national marine sanctuaries. They are looking for motivated self-starters who enjoy both independent and collaborative work. The ideal candidate for this volunteer position will possess a strong academic background and the desire to immerse oneself in the world of marine communications and the internal workings of a federal office.
Major Responsibilities
- Assist in preparations for events and meetings with key ONMS constituents, as needed. If your schedule permits, attend these meetings and events, take notes and assist in preparation of briefing materials.
- Assist in preparation for, and execution of, congressional outreach events such as Capitol Hill Ocean Week, held in cooperation with the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation (June) and “Get Into Your Sanctuary”days.
- Prepare bimonthly constituent newsletter for email distribution.
- Research keymembers of Congress and constituent groups and write/update biographical profiles for ONMS staffreference.
- Track progress of key legislation and attend related hearings.
- Assist in preparation and/or revision of ONMS briefing documents focused on climate change, sportfishing and other key issues.
- Assist in preparation of annual reports summarizing accomplishments for sites across the National Marine Sanctuary System.
- Assist in special projects as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- Interest or experience in marine policy and communications.
- Experience in marine recreation (fishing, diving, boating, etc.).
- Excellent writing skills and a strong work ethic.
- Excellent attention to detail and developed social skills.
- Fluency with MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint software.
Expectations
- Volunteer internships may count towards course credit.
- Volunteer interns are expected to work a minimum of 20 hours/week.
How to Apply
Please email a cover letter, 1-2 page non-technical writing sample and resume to [email protected].
For more information, visit sanctuaries.noaa.gov.