Dear Students,We are writing to inform you that the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries currently has several openings for volunteer interns at our headquarters office in Silver Spring, Maryland. Volunteer internships may count towards course credit.The NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries serves as the trustee for a network of underwater parks encompassing more than 600,000 square miles of marine and Great Lakes waters from Washington state to the Florida Keys, and from Lake Huron to American Samoa. The network includes a system of 14 national marine sanctuaries and Papahānaumokuākea and Rose Atoll marine national monuments.What We Offer To Our Volunteers
We invite you to join a dedicated and enthusiastic team at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, where you will gain valuable resume-building experience and an insider's perspective from the nation's leader in ocean conservation and management. As a volunteer intern, you will work on a variety of projects tailored to meet your capacity, availability and interests. We are based in Silver Spring, Maryland and easily accessible on Washington DC's metro system. As a volunteer in our offices, you'll be encouraged to attend marine conservation events, lectures, conferences and receptions that provide fantastic networking opportunities for your career development.We cooperate with institutions of higher learning and internship coordination programs to ensure students receive credit for their volunteer hours. We can arrange positions for part-time and full-time availability; while the duration of volunteer internships can vary, most typically last at least eight weeks. As these are volunteer positions, stipends may not be available.Available Winter/Spring 2020 Volunteer Positions at ONMS Headquarters in Silver Spring, Maryland
Constituent & Legislative Affairs - Volunteer InternshipWe invite you to join a dedicated and enthusiastic team at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries where you will gain invaluable resume-building experience and an insider’s perspective from the nation’s leader in ocean conservation and management. The NOAA 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. As a volunteer intern, you will assist with constituent and congressional outreach efforts. We 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. See link here for more information.
Did you know that NOAA’s national marine sanctuaries are managed for the conservation of their natural and cultural resources, while also supporting sustainable recreation and tourism? We invite you to join a dedicated and enthusiastic team at the NOAA Office of National Marine Sanctuaries where you will gain invaluable resume-building experience and an insider’s perspective from the nation’s leader in ocean conservation and management. As a volunteer intern, you will work with the Communications team to implement NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries (ONMS) Travel & Tourism Strategy and enhance visibility of responsible recreation opportunities in national marine sanctuaries. Please contact grace.bottitta@noaa.gov.Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Applicants for the winter session can anticipate a mid-January or mid-February 2020 start date. Applicants for the summer session can anticipate a mid-May 2020 start date, etc.Please be advised that the NOAA Office of Security requires a background check which will begin at the start of any volunteer internship.To apply, please email a cover letter, 1-2 page non-technical writing sample, and a resume to the respective internship contacts listed above.
