Ocean Sustainability Intern

Ocean Sustainability Internships – 12 Specialisations | Singapore & Southeast Asia

Company: Ocean Purpose Project (OPP)

Location: Singapore (Pasir Ris Beach Hub) / Hybrid / Remote opportunities across Southeast Asia

Employment Type: Internship

Duration: Minimum 3 months preferred

Compensation: Paid internships, subject to role and arrangement

🌊 Your Office Could Be on the Beach. Your Work Could Change the Ocean.

Are you looking for an internship that goes beyond spreadsheets, coffee runs and performative sustainability campaigns? At Ocean Purpose Project (OPP) , we turn pollution into solutions.

We are a Singapore-based, internationally recognised ocean conservation social enterprise working at the intersection of environmental science, clean technology, circular economy, maritime innovation, community development and sustainability education.

Our work spans marine bioremediation, plastic-to-fuel and hydrogen technologies, environmental monitoring, eco-gardening, sustainable business development and international partnerships.

From our off-grid Beach Hub in Pasir Ris, Singapore, to engagements with governments, universities, multinational corporations and international organisations, our interns have opportunities to contribute to projects with real-world impact.

We are recruiting across 12 internship specialisations.

1. Business Development & Strategic Partnerships Intern

Help OPP develop commercial partnerships and expand its sustainability programmes.

Responsibilities:

• Research prospective corporate sponsors, donors, investors and institutional partners.
• Conduct B2B outreach, stakeholder mapping and lead generation.
• Support partnership proposals, presentations and sponsorship packages.
• Support international stakeholder engagements and conferences.

Ideal for: Business, Marketing, Economics, Sustainability, ESG and International Relations students.

2. Creative Content, Social Media & Digital Marketing Intern

Use creativity, media and storytelling to inspire environmental action.

Responsibilities:

• Produce engaging content for LinkedIn, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and OPP's website.
• Develop graphics, reels, photography, videos and short documentaries.
• Write articles, blogs, press releases and campaign captions.
• Support content calendars, branding and digital campaigns.

Ideal for: Communications, Journalism, Media Production, Design, Film, Marketing and Digital Media students.

3. Marine Bioremediation & Blue Ocean Opportunities (BLOO) Intern

Contribute to nature-based solutions for marine ecosystem restoration.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with marine water-quality monitoring and environmental data collection.
• Research harmful algal blooms, nutrient pollution and ecosystem restoration.
• Coordinate with fish farmers, researchers and technical partners.
• Support field sampling, environmental reporting and project documentation.

Ideal for: Marine Biology, Environmental Science, Aquaculture, Biotechnology, Ecology and Sustainability students.

4. Plastic-to-Fuel, Hydrogen & Circular Economy Intern

Help advance innovative approaches to converting difficult-to-recycle plastic waste into useful resources.

Responsibilities:

• Research plastic pyrolysis, catalytic conversion, hydrogen production and fuel applications.
• Support technical research on plastic-to-fuel and plastic-to-hydrogen technologies.
• Research relevant fuel standards, certification requirements and regulatory challenges.
• Assist with technology partner engagement, feasibility assessments and technical documentation.

Ideal for: Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, Energy, Materials Science, Maritime Studies and Environmental Engineering students.

5. Sustainability Events & Community Engagement Intern

Turn environmental awareness into meaningful participation.

Responsibilities:

• Facilitate community events, school programmes and corporate volunteering activities.
• Coordinate volunteers, facilitators, partners and vendors.
• Support sustainability conferences, exhibitions and international delegation visits.
• Develop interactive environmental education experiences.

Ideal for: Events Management, Hospitality, Tourism, Education, Communications and Sustainability students.

Some weekend and outdoor work may be required.

6. Eco-Gardening, Bioproducts & Community Sustainability Intern

Help transform marine biomass into products and programmes that benefit communities.

Responsibilities:

• Support OPP's Project Tanah Air seaweed biostimulant and eco-gardening initiatives.
• Assist with medicinal herb cultivation and garden maintenance.
• Assist with programmes benefiting seniors, persons with disabilities and underserved communities.
• Develop educational materials on sustainable agriculture and circular resource use.

Ideal for: Horticulture, Agriculture, Botany, Environmental Science, Biotechnology and Community Development students.

7. Founder's Office & Strategic Projects Intern

Work across high-priority initiatives supporting OPP's Founder and CEO.

Responsibilities:

• Support international partnerships, stakeholder communications and policy research.
• Prepare materials for conferences, government engagements and investor discussions.
• Track project milestones, deliverables and organisational priorities.
• Coordinate special projects across multiple departments.

Ideal for: Business Administration, Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Management and interdisciplinary students.

8. Cross-Divisional Operations & Administration Intern

Gain broad experience in running a mission-driven social enterprise.

Responsibilities:

• Support day-to-day operations, scheduling, logistics and administrative coordination.
• Maintain project trackers, documentation and operational records.
• Assist with procurement, vendor coordination and inventory management.
• Support human resources, volunteer coordination and internal communications.

Ideal for: Business Administration, Operations Management, Human Resources, Logistics and Project Management students.

9. Environmental Research, Data Analytics & AI Intern

Explore how environmental data and digital technology can improve ocean conservation.

Responsibilities:

• Support research on coastal water quality, marine pollution and environmental trends.
• Assist with environmental datasets, dashboards and data visualisation.
• Research applications of AI, predictive modelling and geospatial technologies.
• Support OPP's Blue Ocean Opportunities (BLOO) environmental monitoring initiatives.

Ideal for: Data Science, Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Environmental Informatics, GIS, Statistics and Engineering students.

10. Sustainability Communications, Advocacy & Policy Intern

Help translate complex environmental challenges into compelling communications and actionable policy insights.

Responsibilities:

• Research marine conservation policy, circular economy frameworks and sustainability regulations.
• Develop advocacy materials, policy briefs and stakeholder presentations.
• Support communications for government agencies, international institutions and industry associations.
• Monitor relevant environmental legislation, standards and sustainability developments.
• Assist with thought leadership articles and public education campaigns.
• Research international blue economy and sustainable development initiatives.

Ideal for: Public Policy, Law, Political Science, International Relations, Journalism and Sustainability students.

11. Grants, Fundraising & Impact Reporting Intern

Help secure the resources needed to scale environmental and social impact.

Responsibilities:

• Research environmental grants, philanthropic foundations and funding opportunities.
• Support grant applications, sponsorship proposals and fundraising campaigns.
• Compile project budgets, impact indicators and programme outcomes.
• Assist with donor reporting and grant deliverable tracking.

Ideal for: Finance, Economics, Business, Nonprofit Management, Sustainability and Social Impact students.

12. Marine Field Operations, Coastal Restoration & Environmental Education Intern

Work directly with communities and coastal ecosystems.

Responsibilities:

• Support beach and mangrove clean-ups, marine debris surveys and coastal restoration activities.
• Assist with field logistics, environmental monitoring and marine conservation programmes.
• Support activities involving kayaks, paddleboards and coastal learning journeys where appropriate.
• Help maintain the OPP Beach Hub as an environmental learning and demonstration space.

Ideal for: Marine Science, Environmental Management, Outdoor Education, Geography, Sports Science and Sustainability students.

Who We're Looking For

We welcome applications from polytechnic students, university students, recent graduates, career switchers and motivated individuals with relevant interests or experience.

Our ideal candidates demonstrate:

• Genuine passion for ocean conservation, sustainability and social impact.
• Initiative, accountability, integrity and the ability to work independently.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.

You do not need to be an environmental science student to make a difference to our oceans.

Ocean Purpose Project is committed to an inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities, caregivers, mature applicants and candidates from diverse educational and professional backgrounds. Reasonable adjustments and suitable assignments can be discussed.