Clean Oceans International Is Hiring a Paid Intern
Clean Oceans International (COI) is looking for a Social Media, Outreach and Digital Growth Intern to help grow its audience and strengthen support for its fight against plastic pollution. The hybrid role pays $22 an hour for about 20 hours a week, starts as soon as possible, and runs roughly six months with a possible extension.
About the role
The intern will manage and expand COI's presence on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and Bluesky, with a focus on engagement, audience growth, and donor and community support. Day to day, that means:
Creating and scheduling social media content
Updating the organization's WordPress website
Supporting digital fundraising campaigns
Thinking strategically about messaging and outreach effectiveness
For those interested, there are also chances to get involved in research, community engagement and local beach cleanups.
Who should apply
This opportunity is open to young adults ages 18 to 24 who live in underserved communities in Santa Cruz County, as defined by the AHSC Internship Opportunity Program., which funds this internship.
COI is especially interested in candidates with marketing experience who enjoy turning strategy into results. Ideal skills include:
Marketing campaign creation
Social media management
Web content updates
Graphic design in Canva or similar tools
Strong writing and editing
A genuine interest in community engagement
Details and How to apply
Fill out the application form by October 15, 2026. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Your information will be shared with COI, and the team will contact candidates directly to schedule interviews.
About Clean Oceans International
COI started in 2008 as a grassroots effort after its founders saw the scale of plastic pollution firsthand on a voyage through the Panama Canal. First launched as The Clean Oceans Project, the group set out to find, collect and recycle ocean plastic with minimal environmental and financial impact.
In 2015 it became Clean Oceans International, with a sharper focus on science, innovation and Portable Plastic Waste Conversion (PPWC) systems. Today COI continues to pursue practical, community based solutions to reduce plastic pollution around the world.
