Ocean Internship: ResilientWoodsHole

Climate Change Internship

This internship offers a local college student the opportunity to engage in creative, hands-on work in a variety of projects that will help foster awareness and action surrounding climate change, particularly in the context of Woods Hole. The intern will gain valuable experience in research, community engagement, science communication, content creation, event coordination, and educational programming.

The intern will collaborate with RWH staff on a variety of outreach and engagement initiatives, with responsibilities that may include:

• Assist in the development and execution of outreach and engagement activities related to climate resilience, with a focus on the Woods Hole community and surrounding areas, including a regional climate resilience survey.
• Desktop research of adaptation solutions and their feasibility of implementation in the Village
• Create and curate content for RWH's social media platforms, including videos, interviews, and posts that highlight RWH's initiatives and raise awareness of climate resilience issues.
• Support the planning and coordination of local events, workshops, and educational programs.
• Collaborate with local schools and educators to develop climate literacy and resilience lesson plans and educational resources for middle and high school students.
• Contribute to ongoing community engagement projects such as the RWH Climate Walking Trail, RWH Ambassador Program, and public exhibits.
• Work closely with community partners and stakeholders to foster collaborations and support new initiatives that enhance local climate resilience and literacy.
• Provide general support for outreach activities and help organize and manage outreach materials, event promotions, and follow-up communications.

• Strong interest in climate change, resilience, and community engagement.
• Excellent communication skills, including writing, speaking, and visual media.
• Experience with social media, content creation, or video editing is a plus.
• Organized, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work well both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous experience in event planning, outreach, or educational programming is a plus.
• Local residents or those familiar with the Woods Hole/Falmouth area are encouraged to apply.

• Internship duration:
  Approximately 12 weeks
• Internship work hours: 10-15 hours per week
• Internship type:
  In-person with some possibility of hybrid work depending on project needs.
• Must have own housing and ability to commute to Woods Hole

Salary range: $18-23/hour