Environmental Intern

Pacific Seafood offers a unique, 13-week internship program that gives interns the chance to make an immediate impact on our company. Starting with a structured orientation week at our corporate headquarters near Portland, OR, where you’ll be able to meet the team and learn the full scope of our business. Throughout the summer months, you’ll dive deep into a meaningful project for our company, which you’ll then present to our executive leadership team at the end of your internship. For graduating seniors looking to kickstart your career, there are plenty of opportunities to stay full-time at the conclusion of your internship! Start your professional career with us, where we can invest in your development as a business professional, and build valuable leadership, work ethic, and team-work capabilities!

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community. We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance. We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary:

Pacific Seafood is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Environmental Intern to support our Kodiak location’s environmental compliance and health & safety initiatives. This internship offers hands-on experience in environmental monitoring, documentation, and reporting, contributing to the overall sustainability and safety goals of our organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample Recovery & Documentation: Assist with the collection and logging of environmental samples (air, water, soil, etc.)
• DMR Reporting: Support the preparation and submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports in compliance with regulatory standards
• Shoreside Monitoring: Conduct routine inspections and monitoring of shoreside environmental conditions
• Employee Health Support: Participate in health and wellness initiatives, including ergonomic assessments and incident documentation
• Incident Documentation: Record and report environmental and safety-related incidents accurately and promptly
• Ergonomic Development: Assist in evaluating and improving workplace ergonomics to enhance employee well-being
• General Environmental Compliance: Support ongoing environmental audits, inspections, and sustainability projects
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood:

Required:

• Actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, with a graduation date no later than June of 2026, in:
• Environmental Science
• Environmental Engineering
• Public Health
• Or a closely related field
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities.
• Basic PC knowledge.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of environmental regulations and reporting standards (e.g., EPA, OSHA)
• Experience with environmental sampling techniques or lab work
• Familiarity with DMR reporting systems or environmental databases
• Knowledge of ergonomic principles and workplace safety practices
• Familiarity with seafood or agricultural product markets.
  
  
  

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

• Paid Sick Time
• Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
• Product purchase program
  
  
  

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.