Internship - NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program (on-going)

The NOAA Coral Reef Conservation Program is seeking an intern eager to communicating the value of coral reef ecosystems and the body of scientific research the program funds to conserve them. The Coral Reef Conservation Program supports effective management and sound science to preserve, sustain and restore valuable coral reef ecosystems for future generations. The program is a partnership between several NOAA Line Offices that work on coral reef issues.

Potential duties include:

• Support the planning and drafting of web features and social media content;
• Identifying and compiling materials for a multimedia library; and
• Support the planning of outreach activities that increase awareness about coral reefs and the threats they face among key audiences.

This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience framing and writing content on a range of scientific and environmental topics connected to coral reef ecosystems. The intern will also have the opportunity to build his/her professional network through interactions with scientists and communication professionals at NOAA headquarters and beyond.

Academic status: A junior, senior or graduate level student enrolled in a communications, journalism program or biological science program.

Location: NOAA headquarters in Silver Spring, MD.

Start date: Flexible

Duration: A minimum of 3 months; number of hours per week are flexible.

Payment: This is an unpaid intern position; however, school credit can be earned.

To apply for this position: Please submit the following to Ms. Alicia Clarke, Alicia.Clarke@noaa.gov

•           Your resume with a cover letter

•           Most recent transcript (official or unofficial)

•           Three writing samples, and

•           Names and contact information of two references