Plastics Campaign Intern

**Location**: Brasília, Brazil.

**Reporting**: Advocacy Manager

OCEANA is the largest non-governmental organization working exclusively with ocean conservation. It was established in 2001 and is based in Washington, DC. Its offices in North America, South America and Europe work together on a number of strategic campaigns to achieve measurable results in terms of marine management and conservation for each country’s seas. OCEANA believes especially in the importance of science to identify problems and find solutions.

OCEANA’s office in Brazil is located in Brasilia and works together with the government, society, the fishing sector and scientists to influence the necessary changes and adjustments in policy, planning and marine fishing. Our strategic goals are encouraging exploration and adequate consumption of target species, protecting nurseries and spawning aggregations, as well as mitigating bycatch and other impacts on our EEZ in order to recover and maintain the abundance and wealth of our seas, also benefiting those who depend on it. OCEANA believes that with proper management and consumption, the oceans will be able to feed a growing human population. That is why our slogan in Brazil is “Protect the oceans and feed the world.”

The Plastics Campaign Intern will work as a member of Oceana’s team to protect the oceans from plastic pollution by reducing production and use of disposable plastic. In order to fulfill the campaign’s goals, the intern will develop research on the topic, produce campaign materials and internal documents, and attend webinars and events on plastics. The intern will report to the Advocacy Manager. The position is based in Brasília, DF, in a hybrid work format.

**Responsibilities and Duties**
- Conducting literature reviews and synthesis of results related to marine plastic pollution, waste management, impacts of microplastics on human health, among other topics.
- Compiling information and creating a database on solutions, initiatives and materials that are alternative to plastic.
- Follow-up of seminars, external events and public hearings - to be indicated by the supervisor - and preparation of a general summary.
- Compiling and analyze data on the volume of plastic waste generation, recycling rates, percentages of plastic packaging recyclability.
- Support in mapping, prospecting and dialogue with plastics campaign suppliers.
- Attending work meetings with the Advocacy Manager, when needed.
- Support in the management and production of materials for the plastics campaign, including inventory monitoring, budgeting with suppliers, shipments and related activities.
- Translating notes and short texts from Portuguese into English or vice versa (when applicable).
- Support the holding of events related to the campaign.
- Supporting the campaign’s routine and administrative activities.
- Supporting data management and organization of document files and information about the campaign.
- Performing other activities requested by the supervisor.

**Academic Background and Professional Experience Requirements**
- Student in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Management, Environmental Sciences or related areas (minimum 4th semester completed).
- Knowledge of MS Office suite software.
- Interest and/or familiarity with the environmental agenda, especially in the area of solid waste management and marine plastic pollution.
- Experience with data organization and literature review.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Portuguese; good command of English.

**Profile and Skills**
- Excellent organizational skills and high attention to detail.
- Good interpersonal relationship skills.
- Collaborative and responsible profile.
- Ability to work in a dynamic organization and meet short deadlines.

**How to apply