Blue (Marine) Economy Program

Position Summary:

The ‘blue economy’ is a newer term used to describe the economic activities that occur in and

around the ocean. The blue economy includes many sectors, including fishing and aquaculture,

ports and maritime, shipyards, defense, energy generation, scientific exploration, and recreation.

Our BalanceBLUE program is seeking an intern to assist with a number of initiatives aiming to

educate investors interested in growing the blue economy on various issues regarding the ocean.

The end goal is to supply investors with the information they need to feel comfortable in supporting

businesses and ideas that can deliver significant environmental and social benefit.

 

Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Help identify innovative and technological solutions that enhance ocean health, sustainable ocean

industry, and global resilience.

· Perform literature searches on a variety of topics related to ocean use and conservation.

· Help develop e-learning modules and white papers aimed at non-technical audiences.

· Assist with outreach opportunities to a variety of external stakeholders, including scientists, NGOs,

and industry professionals.

 

Skills/Qualifications:

· Minimum of two years of completed undergraduate study.

· Excellent writing and communication skills, including communicating scientific information to a non-

technical audience.

· Coursework in environmental science, marine biology, or a similar field, with a basic understanding

of and interest in a variety of topic areas, including but not limited to: fisheries and aquaculture,

offshore renewable energy, marine debris and pollution, coastal climate adaptation and resiliency,

blue technology, and business.

· Experience conducting independent research using online scientific journal databases, developing

literature reviews.

· Must be highly self-motivated, with the ability to work flexibly and independently.

· Experience with developing e-learning modules or other educational materials a bonus.