Policy Intern

Oceana • Undergraduate Legal Intern • Washington, DC, US • $18 - $22 / hour • 1w ago

The policy intern works closely with Oceana’s federal policy team in support of Oceana’s U.S. campaigns. The intern assists our advocacy and government relations activities to end offshore oil drilling, reduce plastic pollution, protect whales and other marine mammals, promote responsible fisheries management, deter illegal fishing through transparency, and defend bedrock environmental laws.

Essential Functions

Principal Duties and 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

Job Requirements

Education and work experience:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in government or advocacy (volunteer or paid) preferred

Skills And Knowledge

Strong interest in Congress, politics, and the policy-making process
Knowledge and interest in ocean and other conservation issues
Excellent research, writing, and communication skills
Excellent attention to detail
Good computer skills
Ability to work effectively in a team
Energy, enthusiasm, and a strong desire to learn
Ability to work independently on discrete projects
Commitment to equity and inclusion within ocean policy

Required Competencies

Action oriented: Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Instills trust: gains the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Collaborates: Brings people together to leverage their skills, talents, and knowledge to achieve a common purpose.
Communicates effectively: Understands the value of effective communication.
Ensures Accountability: Follows through on commitments and makes sure others do the same.

The salary range for this internship opportunity is $18.50 - $22.50 per hour.

Oceana values a diverse workforce and welcomes people different from each other in many ways, including characteristics such as race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and national origin. Oceana considers all qualified candidates and seeks to recruit from a diverse candidate pool.

Oceana's US offices are operating on a hybrid schedule and staff are required to work from their assigned office on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. With agreement between the employee and their supervisor, the employee may work from home on Monday and Friday.

Please apply by September 18,2026. Candidates must submit their resume and cover letter to be considered.

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