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MCBI Internship Program
Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) is a non-profit scientific and conservation advocacy organization that has been working since 1996 to promote cooperation essential to protecting and restoring the Earth’s biological diversity and to advance the science of marine conservation biology. From our headquarters in Bellevue WA and our Washington DC, California and Hawaii offices, we work to protect marine life around the United States and beyond by encouraging research and training in marine conservation biology, bringing scientists together to examine crucial marine conservation issues, doing policy research to frame the marine conservation agenda, conducting outreach to educate scientists, the public and decision makers on key issues, and building partnerships to solve problems affecting marine life and people. This internship program provides motivated and academically-promising students an opportunity to apply their knowledge and skills in a real‐world arena. During their internship, students work closely with science and policy staff on cutting edge issues in marine conservation biology and ocean policy. Science interns have worked on projects including our high seas gems project, habitat conservation assessments for National Marine Sanctuaries, and evaluations of the ecological impacts of aquaculture. Working out of our DC office, policy interns have had the opportunity to assist with establishing National Monuments and our National Marine Sanctuaries Reauthorization efforts. Policy interns have described their internship experience as being important for learning about lobbying and the legislative process and for understanding more about packaging science for Federal decision makers.
Internships For internship positions, we seek individuals with excellent communication skills, with substantive knowledge or professional experience in marine or environmental science or policy, and who share our commitment to the preservation of marine life and biological diversity. We also prefer candidates who have a demonstrated ability to work independently, with minimal direct supervision.
Compensation Interns are expected to work 40 hours per week. Internships based in Washington DC offer compensation at the rate of $1800/month, all other inernships are on a volunteer basis. No benefits or relocation costs are provided, except standard holidays falling during the internship term. We are willing to work with interns and their universities to obtain academic credit for internship work. Opportunities for independent research in marine conservation should be discussed at the time of interview.
Application Process
Available Internships:
MCBI’s Government Affairs office in Washington DC works on policy research and advocacy on a variety of marine issues, including marine spatial planning, marine protected areas such as marine sanctuaries, preserving Hawaii’s marine ecosystems, deep sea corals and seamounts conservation, and combating destructive fishing practices such as bottom trawling. Past interns have found the internship useful in narrowing their focus/interest in marine issues and learning about lobbying and the legislative process, particularly how to package science information for decision makers. In addition to providing the opportunity to participate in many aspects of our policy work, the Marine Conservation Biology Institute’s Ocean Policy Internship offers exposure to government agencies, non-governmental groups and other organizations involved in the policy-making process.
Duties
Opportunities for independent research in Ocean Policy should be discussed at the time of interview.
Desired applicant qualifications
Period of Internship May – August 2010
Application Deadline April 2nd
Ocean Conservation Internships Marine Conservation Biology Institute (MCBI) is offering 3 volunteer ocean conservation internships for summer 2010. MCBI offers interns the opportunity to work closely with our science and policy staff and to gain important skills in conservation advocacy and exposure to the scientific, legal and political arenas that are involved in marine conservation. Successful intern candidates will have the opportunity to work on a range of conservation issues, including those related to marine spatial planning, marine protected areas, and protecting the Hawaiian monk seal. Internships are available in our Glen Ellen CA (near San Francisco), Bellevue WA (near Seattle), and Honolulu HI offices. Application material is due by April 15th. Ocean Conservation Science Internship in Glen Ellen CA Sustainable Seafood Internship in Bellevue WA Monk Seal Conservation Internship in Honolulu HI
Duties
Desired Applicant Qualifications
Period of Internship
Application Deadline April 15th
MCBI is an equal opportunity employer.
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