New Opportunity:
Marine Debris Extension Fellowship
Apply by December 16, 2024
California Sea Grant and the NOAA Marine Debris Program are soliciting applications for a 2-year fellowship to support the NOAA Marine Debris Program’s work in California and assist with the planning and implementation of the next iteration of the state's Ocean Litter Prevention Strategy (OLS).
Trash and plastic pollution are entering the environment and impacting local communities at unprecedented rates. Solutions to manage this debris must be implemented to protect not only oceans and coastlines, but also the human communities that live amongst this degradation. The NOAA Marine Debris Program coordinates local marine debris initiatives across the state, guides the implementation of the OLS in coordination with the Ocean Protection Council, and identifies and addresses the needs of the marine debris community. The Marine Debris Extension Fellow will work to support these efforts, including assisting in OLS workshop planning and facilitation, expanding equity efforts, coordination of multiple partners across various sectors, and informing a strategic state effort to effectively address trash and plastic pollution across California.
The hybrid position will be physically based in either Oakland or San Diego, CA and be mentored by both the Marine Debris Program’s California Regional Coordinator and the California Sea Grant Marine Debris Research Associate.
Applications are due December 16, 2024. The position is expected to begin in March 2025.
