Application Deadline: 5:00 PM ET on Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

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Job Title: Atkinson Intern, Ecosystem-based Fisheries Management Policy
Program/Department: U.S. Fisheries & Oceans

Job Description: EDF internships provide high-quality experiences (including relevant projects and opportunities for networking) which create a foundation for anyone who is serious about pursuing an environmental career. 

Program/Department Overview: Healthy oceans are the lifeblood of our planet. But they’re in peril – from climate change, overfishing, habitat destruction and other threats. That’s why EDF’s Climate Resilient Fisheries and Oceans program is working to safeguard the oceans and protect nature, while feeding the planet, creating more secure livelihoods, and bolstering more equitable societies for human well-being. One of the greatest threats to the oceans is overfishing, which is why our dedicated team of scientists, economists and fishery management experts are collaborating with partners around the globe to make sustainable fishing the norm. Through our programs in the U.S., Latin America, and the Asia-Pacific region, we draw on strong science and economic principles to advance sustainable fishing practices, forward-looking policies and innovative tools that support the health of our oceans and the people who depend on them for food and their livelihoods.

Overall Function: The intern will support the U.S. Fisheries & Oceans Team’s key role in advancing solutions for sustainable, profitable and resilient fisheries and fishing communities around the U.S. The intern will conduct research, literature reviews and produce materials on the U.S. fishery management system. They will have the opportunity to attend team and regional fisheries management meetings and summarize findings. The intern will collaborate internally across EDF and externally with diverse stakeholders, policymakers, community leaders and scientists to support the development of strategies for climate resilience. The intern will report to the Senior Manager, Resilient Fishery Solutions and work closely with other members of the Fisheries & Oceans team.