
Our 5 internships


Content creatioN & some management
Why intern with us?
As a Content Creator & Digital Marketing Intern, you’ll have the opportunity to develop and execute marketing strategies while crafting powerful narratives that amplify our mission and vision.
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Express Your Creativity: Develop impactful content across social media platforms, newsletters, and other digital channels to engage our audience and promote ocean-friendly solutions.
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Drive Digital Growth: Implement digital marketing strategies, SEO best practices, and online engagement tactics to grow our reach and impact.
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Build a Community Voice: Shape how we communicate our projects, events, and achievements to a global audience of ocean enthusiasts, innovators, and partners.
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Learn and Grow: Gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, content creation, and analytics in a collaborative, mission-driven environment while expanding your knowledge of the blue economy and ocean conservation.
What You’ll Do
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Create, schedule, and manage engaging content across various social media platforms (Instagram, LinkedIn, WeDontHaveTime) to build our online presence.
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Develop and implement digital marketing campaigns, leveraging SEO, email marketing, and analytics tools to optimize audience engagement.
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Write compelling articles, newsletters, and blog posts highlighting ocean innovation, community projects, and the blue economy.

web development
Why intern with us?
As a Website Developer intern in our IT Department, you’ll play a key role in improving the digital infrastructure that supports our global ocean innovation ecosystem.
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Develop Core Web Development Skills
Work directly on our website (WordPress and/or WIX), enhancing functionality, improving user experience, and integrating new tools to better serve our community. -
Gain Real-World IT Experience
Contribute to workflow automation, system performance enhancements, and database management—building technical skills in a collaborative, mission-driven environment. -
Build Systems That Matter
Support the automation of the Ocean Community Challenge processes, including team onboarding, assessment, and selection for our Award Accelerator program. -
Work with Purpose
Be part of a passionate, international team working on projects that drive sustainability, innovation, and ocean conservation.
What You’ll Do
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Manage, update, and optimize our website to improve engagement and user experience
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Enhance and maintain data storage systems for members and partners, ensuring proper structure and security
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Collaborate on web design improvements, UX optimization, and integration of new platform features
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Assist in automating workflows related to innovation challenges and program participation
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Integrate digital tools and systems to improve operational efficiency and user engagement
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Troubleshoot technical issues and support testing and implementation of platform updates

Course Creation & Management
Why Intern With Us?
As an OC Learn Program Intern, you’ll work closely with our international team to develop and deliver learning experiences that support ocean knowledge and innovation.
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Experience Educational Program Development: Contribute to global education initiatives focused on ocean sustainability, while gaining exposure to program planning and stakeholder engagement.
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Work with Emerging Learning Technologies: Get hands-on experience with digital tools and course design platforms such as WIX and SanaLabs.
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Grow Your Professional Network: Collaborate with mentors, educators, and ocean advocates from across the world as part of a supportive, impact-driven team.
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Make a Meaningful Contribution: Help create programs that raise awareness, foster innovation, and educate future ocean leaders through accessible and inclusive content.
What You’ll Do
As an OC Learn Program Intern, you'll support the development, coordination, and promotion of three of our key educational initiatives:
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OC University Program – University-level courses, mentorship, and innovation challenges
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OC Academy – A deep-learning experience powered by AI, launching in 2025
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"Why Care" Online Learning Series – Open-access, thematic micro-courses to expand ocean literacy
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Support the planning and scheduling of learning activities and events such as webinars, Innothons, and Hackathons
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Help organize and maintain digital course content on platforms like WIX and SanaLabs
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Coordinate with Ocean Ambassadors, mentors, and university partners
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Conduct research on ocean innovation topics and contribute to course content and quiz development
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Assist in preparing communication materials and social media content for OC Learn programs
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Track learner engagement and outcomes, and support the creation of impact reports

OC innovate
Why Intern with Us?
As a Project Manager intern, you’ll lead exciting projects at the intersection of ocean conservation, innovation, and business development.
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Drive Innovation: Manage the Ocean Community Challenge or other innovation initiatives that contribute to the development of scalable solutions for the blue sustainable economy.
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Shape the Future: Help connect and mentor innovators and entrepreneurs as part of our Ocean Community Challenge, working to accelerate ocean-friendly startups.
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Develop Essential Project Management Skills: From planning to execution, you’ll gain hands-on experience in managing projects, navigating challenges, and driving results in a global, mission-driven environment.
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Make a Real Impact: Contribute directly to initiatives that create tangible, long-lasting impacts on ocean conservation, while advancing your career in project management and sustainability.
What You’ll Do:
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Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of innovation projects that address ocean challenges and foster a sustainable blue economy.
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Contribute to external communication and social media management.
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Work closely with early-stage innovators and entrepreneurs, supporting them in business development, strategy, and implementation.
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Participate in organizing online and in-person events and meetings, helping to connect a global network of ocean enthusiasts and change-makers.

partnerships
Why Intern with Us?
As a Business Partnership Development Intern, you’ll work closely with our leadership team to define and enhance partnership strategies that promote long-term collaboration in the ocean innovation ecosystem.
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Shape Strategic Partnerships: Help define and refine the value propositions for key partnership categories such as Platform, Program, and Business Partners.
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Drive Business Impact: Assist in creating frameworks for partnership engagement, onboarding, and retention that foster sustainable growth and collaboration.
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Gain Hands-on Experience: Learn how to design effective partnership models and communication strategies, while actively participating in the partnership lifecycle from start to finish.
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Make an Impact: Contribute to real-world projects that strengthen our innovation ecosystem and support ocean conservation initiatives.
What You’ll Do
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Define and develop value propositions for each partnership category, ensuring a clear understanding of mutual benefits.
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Assist in creating structured processes for recruiting, onboarding, and retaining partners within the Ocean Community ecosystem.
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Help develop and refine partner engagement strategies, including communication plans and performance measurement frameworks.
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Support the drafting of partnership agreements, including identifying key compliance measures and expectations for all parties involved.
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Collaborate with the digital team to support the integration of partnership management tools and tracking systems
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Assist with ongoing partner communications, including organizing meetings and preparing reports on partnership performance.
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