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November 21, 2022

Job Announcement: 2023 OPC Summer Internship Program

We are hiring up to five Student Assistants for our 2023 Summer Internship Program. The purpose of the program is to provide undergraduate college students with an opportunity to gain hands-on experience with a small state agency focused on protecting […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
October 26, 2022

Join the Ocean Protection Council Science Advisory Team

Expressions of interest due December 2 (deadline extended)! Ocean Protection Council (OPC) welcomes expressions of interest to join the OPC Science Advisory Team (OPC SAT). The OPC SAT provides scientific analysis, advice, and expertise needed to ensure the best available science informs […]

Categories: Career Opportunities, Equity and Environmental Justice, Strategic Goal 2: Equity
May 2, 2022

OPC is Hiring a Coastal Habitats Program Manager – Apply by May 23, 2022

OPC is hiring an Environmental Scientist to help lead its efforts to conserve coastal watersheds and habitats, including wetlands, eelgrass, beaches, dunes, and rocky intertidal.  The Environmental Scientist will advance these strategic priorities in coordination with OPC staff, state and […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
March 8, 2022

OPC is Hiring a Communications Manager

OPC is hiring a Communications Manager (Staff Services Manager I, Specialist) to lead OPC’s communications and community engagement efforts. The Communications Manager will develop a strategic communications plan to elevate the work of the Council and increase equitable engagement on […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
February 25, 2022

Now Accepting Applications: OPC 2022 Summer Internship Program

OPC is hiring up to five Student Assistants for its 2022 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 small State agency focused on […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
January 13, 2022

OPC is Hiring an Environmental Scientist

OPC is hiring a limited term Environmental Scientist (Offshore Wind Program Manager) to help advance strategic priorities related to offshore wind development in California. The Environmental Scientist will also be responsible for grant and contract management including developing scopes of […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
November 30, 2021

OPC is Hiring an Administration and Finance Analyst

OPC is hiring a limited term Associate Governmental Program Analyst to provide critical support for grant and contract administration, accounting, and other administrative duties, as needed. Applicants should have strong attention to detail, high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
September 8, 2021

OPC is Hiring an Administration and Finance Analyst

OPC is hiring a limited term Staff Services Analyst to provide critical support for grant and contract administration, accounting, and other administrative duties, as needed.  Applicants should have strong attention to detail, high-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, […]

Categories: Career Opportunities
July 27, 2021

OPC is hiring a Water Quality Program Manager

The California Ocean Protection Council (OPC) is hiring an Environmental Scientist (Water Quality Program Manager) to help advance strategic priorities related to improving coastal and marine water quality in California. The Environmental Scientist will also be responsible for grant and […]

Categories: Career Opportunities, Strategic Goal 3: Biodiversity, Water Quality
March 4, 2021

OPC is hiring an Administration and Finance Analyst

OPC is hiring a limited term Staff Services Analyst to provide critical support for grant and contract administration, accounting, and other administrative duties, as needed.  Applicants should have strong attention to detail, proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and experience related […]

Categories: Career Opportunities