The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring up to four Student Assistants for its 2026 Summer Internship Program (Program). The purpose of the Summer Internship Program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with […]
Categories: Career Opportunities
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring three (3) Environmental Scientists to advance strategic priorities related to OPC’s mission and the 2026-2030 Strategic Plan: Safeguarding Our Coast and Ocean for All Californians. Each role will also be responsible for […]
Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Climate Change, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy, Tribal Engagement
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring a Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) to lead and foster tribal affairs and coastal community engagement related to state ocean and coastal programs in California. The Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement […]
Categories: Career Opportunities, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring up to four Student Assistants for its 2025 Summer Internship Program. The purpose of the Summer Internship Program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on-experience with a […]
Categories: Career Opportunities
OPC is hiring an Associate Governmental Program Analyst to provide critical support for grant administration, accounting, and other administrative duties, as needed, to support projects that advance ocean and coastal health. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, high-level proficiency with […]
Categories: Career Opportunities
The December meeting advanced initiatives across three of OPC’s Strategic Plan goals to address climate change, advance equity, and conserve biodiversity. Key actions included funding for sea level rise adaptation planning, advancing 30×30 (protecting 30% of California’s coastal waters by 2030), and investments to support resilience of kelp forests.
Categories: 30x30, Career Opportunities, Equity and Environmental Justice, Funding Opportunities and Updates, Habitats, Kelp, Leadership and Staff Updates, Marine Habitats, Marine Protected Areas, OPC Meetings, Sea Level Rise, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 2: Equity, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Sustainable Fisheries and Marine Ecosystems, Tribal Engagement
Previous applications are still under consideration. If you previously applied, your application is still under consideration for this position and you do not need to reapply. We’re hiring an Offshore Wind Tribal Affairs and Community Engagement Specialist.
Categories: Career Opportunities, Offshore Wind, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Water Quality Program Manager) to help advance strategic priorities and inform policies related to improving coastal and marine water quality in California. The Environmental Scientist will lead OPC’s efforts […]
Categories: Career Opportunities, Harmful Algal Blooms, Ocean Acidification and Hypoxia, Plastic Pollution, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
Are you interested in helping lead science-based policy related to coastal resilience and offshore wind? OPC is hiring an Environmental Scientist to advance strategic priorities related to coastal resilience and offshore wind development in California. The Environmental Scientist will work […]
Categories: Career Opportunities, Offshore Wind, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy
OPC is hiring a Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) to advance strategic priorities related to offshore wind development in California. The Senior Environmental Scientist (Specialist) will work in OPC’s Climate Change Program and will lead OPC’s coordination efforts across state, federal, […]
Categories: Career Opportunities, Offshore Wind, Strategic Goal 1: Climate Change, Strategic Goal 4: Sustainable Blue Economy