River Waste Management Intern – Project Coordinator

Job Description

MISSION TO METRICS

The mission of The Ocean Cleanup is to develop technology to rid the world’s oceans of plastic. We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern with project management skills to support our waste management initiatives. The role will focus on overseeing product deliverables, developing process documentation templates, coordinating with waste managers, and maintaining digital collaboration platforms. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to structured waste management practices while gaining hands-on experience in project coordination and knowledge management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Track and oversee all waste management product deliverables to ensure timely completion and compliance with standards.
• Develop and maintain clear, standardized process document templates for consistent use across teams.
• Disseminate deliverables, share templates, and coordinate with waste managers to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Organize and manage collaboration platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams) to centralize resources and ensure easy access.

Professional Qualifications:

• Background in project management, environmental management, waste management, or related fields.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Familiarity with knowledge management platforms (e.g., SharePoint, Teams, or similar).
• Fluent in English.

Personal qualifications:

• Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in deliverables and documentation.
• Collaboration: Comfortable coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Open to feedback and capable of adjusting to evolving project needs.
• Technical Literacy: Comfortable working with document management systems and digital tools
• Proactive, resourceful, and eager to learn.
• Ability to work independently and provide process improvement recommendations.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

• Starting date: ASAP
• Duration: 6 months, full-time
• Work permit needed: European Union
• Note that the candidate needs to be enrolled at a University (MSc program) during the duration of the internship
• At The Ocean Cleanup, we believe we are stronger together, while harnessing the uniqueness each individual brings. That is why we take a fair, equal opportunity, and transparent approach to hiring and welcome special needs requests.

NOTE: This job has no deadline and is open until filled.