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OC Internship Program
We welcome Ocean Passionate University Students looking to create waves of change in their future careers!
Join us as an Ocean Community Intern and take an active role in shaping the future of ocean innovation and sustainability. Our internships are a good match for passionate students and graduates who want to gain hands-on experience and lead meaningful projects that make a difference for our blue planet.
As an intern, you can contribute under one or more of our core programs — OC LEARN, OC INNOVATE, and OC CONNECT. We also offer internships to develop our PARTNERSHIPS, for Web Development and for COMMUNICATIONS/Social Media Content Creation, to help share stories that inspire global action. You will be empowered to take initiative, lead projects, and collaborate with an international community of innovators, ocean advocates, and experts.
If you are a doer and prepared to swim the extra mile, a strong initiator, curious and creative and and a solution focused teamplayer - welcome onboard! We hire for attitude and train for skills. For ocean and innovation passionate people - we can promise an awarding internship in our Global Lisbon hub (spring/fall 2025 and spring semester 2026) or Nordic Stockholm hub (fall semester 2026) , and potentially also in our Izmir/Agean Sea Hub (2027).
WHY JOIN?
Interns at Ocean Community are not observers, they are change-makers, and you will:
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Work on real operational projects that expand our community platform, advance ocean- and innovation literacy, sustainability and innovation
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Strengthen your competence and capabilities in leadership, communication, and project management.
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Build your “blue CV” and expand your professional network in the global blue economy
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Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to a sustainable ocean future
INTERNSHIP DETAILS
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Duration
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4-6 months for spring semester (between Jan 10-July 10)
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3-4 months for fall semester. (between Aug 20-Dec 20)
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Format and Location: In person. Santos office, Lisbon, Portugal.
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Onboarding period:
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January 10–March 10 (Spring semester)
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August 20–September 20 (Fall semester)
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Application: Through the Erasmus+ portal
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Application requirement: CV, cover letter and defined desired start date and period.
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For specific enquiries: email us at: interns.oceancommunity@gmail.com
Be part of an inspiring international team working to empower the next generation of ocean innovators. Your journey toward impact starts here.
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Our 5 internships
Content creatioN & some management
Are you passionate about the ocean, storytelling, content creation and digital marketing?
Do you want to use your creative talents to inspire change and promote ocean conservation?
Ocean Community is calling for creative and driven interns to join our dynamic team.
Course Creation and Management
Are you passionate about the marine world, education, digital knowledge sharing and sustainability?
Do you want to gain hands-on experience in developing and coordinating impactful learning programs?
Ocean Community is looking for a passionate intern to join our OC Learn Department!
partnerships
Are you interested in building strategic relationships and supporting the growth of innovative partnerships?
Do you have a passion for business development and want to contribute to sustainable solutions in the ocean sector?
Ocean Community is looking for a motivated intern to join our Business Partnership Development team.
Being a the first intern joining Ocean Community, gave me a unique and completely new understanding of the opportunities the Ocean brings to businesses and our society, together with giving me the satisfaction of sharing knowledge and hope about a Bright Blue future"
Frida Olovsson,
Msc Student Intl Business Umeå University, Sweden
and Nova School of Business and Economics, Portugal
First intern joining Ocean Community in 2021.