Work with us!

Whether you’re looking to get your start in environmental work with an internship, or to continue a career in environmental advocacy or nonprofit administration, this page lists all of our open positions.

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INTERNSHIPS

We’re always looking for enthusiastic interns. You’d be a great match for us if you’re interested in environmental advocacy and have one or more of the following skills: you speak Chinese or Russian, you’re a social media and web whiz, you’re interested in gaining some hands-on experience in fundraising, or you want to participate in the daily operations of a small nonprofit.

If you’d like to intern with us, please send an email to HR at hr@pacificenvironment.org. Be sure to include your resume and a cover note in which you indicate what areas of our work you’re interested in and why.

No phone calls, please.

What are marine protected areas? Why they matter and how to support them.

Blog Post | October 9, 2025 | Silvia Bor
National and international government agencies protect ocean biodiversity and marine wildlife by creating marine protected areas. So what are marine protected areas? Read on as we highlight this important ocean conservation...

U.S. ports get graded on protecting public health

Press Release | October 2, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Around 31 million people in the U.S. live near ports, breathing toxic diesel pollution from ships, trucks, and cargo equipment every day. This pollution increases the risk of...

September 2025 Newsletter: World Maritime Day, sustainable tourism and the future of plastics

Blog Post | September 25, 2025 | Salo Aburto
Welcome to Pacific Environment’s September newsletter! This month, we celebrate World Maritime Day by highlighting how cleaner shipping solutions are transforming ports, protecting communities and addressing climate impacts. Additionally, we spotlight...

Making tourism trash-free: How businesses across Asia are creating new models for zero-waste tourism 

Blog Post | September 25, 2025 | Leah Dunlevy
Tourism is transforming many of the world’s most beautiful and culturally-significant places into dumping grounds for plastic waste — something that no resident or tourist wants to experience. Tourists generate significantly...