MACO Supported Summer Internships

The Marine and Coastal Opportunities office is pleased to support coastal-based internships that focus on interdisciplinary topics of the ocean and coasts. These are 10 weeks in length, starting June 15, 2026, and ending August 21, 2026.

We thank our organizational partners and generous donors, who help to make these positions possible for Oregon State students.

• Location- Newport, Oregon. See position descriptions for location details.
• Housing – Summer group housing is provided. This group field housing is at Hatfield Marine Science Center. 
• Hours – Summer Internships are full-time commitments, typically 40-hours per week. Within or in addition to this commitment, interns are expected to participate in Hatfield summer internship program activities such as orientations, professional development workshops, and work to fulfill scholarly expectations such as project plan writing, poster creation, and presentation prep and delivery.
• Compensation – Interns will receive compensation as an Oregon State University hourly student worker at ($15.05 per hour). For 10-weeks full-time, this total compensation is approximately $6,000 gross salary. In addition, interns will receive a $400 professional development stipend for participating in program activities designed to bolster professional skills and preparedness. Group housing is provided by the program in addition to the salary.

Applications are due at 11:59 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Interns will be selected in late March or early April.

• Eligibility - This internship is open to currently enrolled undergraduate students at Oregon State University. To be a full-time student worker in the summer, you cannot be enrolled in more than 5 credits of classes per summer session to work 40 hours a week. Eligible students will need to be enrolled in 6+ credits in Spring and Fall 2026 terms to be eligible for summer term-off employment. International undergraduate students will need to be enrolled in 12+ credits in Spring and Fall terms of 2026.
• Application requirements: Applications are specific to each internship can be found below. MACO internship applications require:
  • Resume
  • Letter of Recommendation (2):  from individuals who can speak to your academic abilities,
    accomplishments, motivations, work habits, strengths, areas to grow in, and potential in the internship.
  • Cover Letter: indicating & explaining any past experiences, specialized skills, and/or courses that you consider most valuable in preparing you for this internship. Describe what professional goals you hope to achieve with this particular internship.

Applications are due at 11:59 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Interns will be selected in late March or early April.

All interns are expected to write a project plan/proposal, create a poster, and present their project at both the Coastal internship symposium at the end of the summer. Interns are encouraged to also present at a public meeting or conference after the internship, under the guidance of a mentor. Interns will also be required to participate in group check-ins, seminars, professional development, and other group activities.

Some positions require driving a University, agency, or personal vehicle; thus, interns must possess and maintain a current valid driver’s license in their state of residence to be eligible for use of University vehicles. Additional requirements may apply, if the incumbent chooses to use a personal vehicle or a rented or leased vehicle.

Applications are due at 11:59 PM on Friday, March 13th, 2026. Interns will be selected in late March or early April.

For more information, contact us.

OSU seeks diversity as a source of enrichment for our university community. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.