Ocean Access InternAt — California Marine Sanctuary Foundation

Opportunity Summary 

In the Ocean Access Project, we aim to learn more about how people across California’s coastal communities - including Tribal and underserved communities - access, use, relate to, and/or value the ocean. The internship will support cleaning and analysis of survey, interview and focus group data conducted as part of research. Additionally, the student will support outreach and communication about the project.

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

The ocean access intern will join a dynamic team working to understand how Californian's use and benefit from the ocean, and barriers to ocean access. They will gain hands on research experience with natural resource social science methods, and gain insights into the connection between science, management, and policy. The intern will have the opportunity to work with CMSF staff and with partners at other partner organizations.

Opportunity Training 

Training in social science research methods and communication.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

none

Opportunity Application Instructions 

Please submit a letter of interest and a resume to manuela@californiamsf.org.

Program 
Internship
Location Type 
Remote
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
7hours per week
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
No Fees will be incurred by students
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
09/08/2026 to 05/20/2027
09/08/2026 to 05/20/2027
09/08/2026 to 05/20/2027
09/08/2026 to 05/20/2027