Job Opportunity: Lighthouse Operations Intern (1000 Ocean Startups)

OceanHub Africa (OHA) is seeking a Lighthouse Operations Intern to support the coordination and delivery backbone of 1000 Ocean Startups (1000OS) - the world's largest global ocean innovation network.

This role offers hands on experience in community operations, stakeholder coordination, and global ocean action, with a strong focus on supporting the launch of the 1000OS Africa Regional Community ahead of the Our Ocean Conference 2026.

Position: Lighthouse Operations Intern
Location: Cape Town (preferred, with some remote flexibility)
Start Date: January 2026
Contract: 6 months
Compensation: ZAR 10,000 (CTC)

• Supporting the Community Workstream and its governance processes
• Coordinating operational activities across the Lighthouse Team
• Assisting with the planning and delivery of the 1000OS Africa regional launch
• Tracking community engagement and workflows using Airtable
• Supporting stakeholder engagement, materials development, and reporting

• Holds a bachelor's degree in public policy, international relations, environmental studies, business studies, or a related field
• Demonstrates strong coordination, research, and organisational skills
• Has working knowledge of Airtable
• Can synthesise information into clear, professional communications
• Is motivated by impact driven work related to sustainability and ocean solutions

About 1000 Ocean Startups
1000OS is hosted under the World Economic Forum's Ocean Action Agenda and brings together a global, member driven coalition advancing real-world ocean solutions. OceanHub Africa is a founding member and operates the coalition through its Lighthouse Team.

Apply via this link and select "Operations Intern 1000OS" where prompted.
Applicants who do not receive feedback within 14 days should consider their application unsuccessful.

Please share within relevant networks, particularly in Cape Town and the ocean innovation community.