Job Title: Bay-to-Table & Sustainable Fishing Research Intern
Job Type: Non-Technical Position
Category: Food
Location: Remote
Time Commitment: 4 to 6 hours per week, Summer 2026
About Youth Fishing League
Youth Fishing League brings kids and families together through fishing, outdoor learning, and shared community experiences. A core part of our programming connects fishing to food, including teaching families about invasive species like blue catfish and how responsible fishing can support healthy ecosystems and healthy meals. In 2026 we are running seven events across the DC/Maryland region with 600+ expected participants.
Role Description
The Bay-to-Table & Sustainable Fishing Research Intern will help Youth Fishing League build content around the connection between fishing, food, and sustainability. This role is ideal for a student interested in food systems, culinary topics, sustainability, or environmental policy.
You will research blue catfish and other invasive species as a food source, help build kid-friendly handouts on responsible fishing, and contribute to our Bay-to-Table program narrative.
Responsibilities
- Research blue catfish and other invasive species as sustainable food sources
- Help draft kid-friendly and parent-friendly handouts on Bay-to-Table topics
- Summarize information on responsible fishing practices and catch limits
- Help compile family-friendly recipes and food safety basics for invasive species
- Research local Maryland and DC restaurants, chefs, and markets that work with invasive or sustainable species
- Support partnership research for chefs, food brands, or restaurants aligned with our Bay-to-Table program
- Help prepare background materials for sponsor and grant conversations on this topic
What You Will Gain
- Experience researching and writing about food systems and sustainability
- Portfolio-ready handouts and research summaries
- Mentorship in nonprofit program development and sustainability storytelling
- Exposure to how mission-driven organizations build food and environmental programs
Preferred Skills
- Strong research and writing skills
- Interest in food, sustainability, environmental policy, or culinary topics
- Comfortable summarizing information for non-expert audiences
- Detail-oriented with good citation habits
- Comfortable with Google Docs and basic Canva
Application Requirements
- Name, school, and grade/year
- A few sentences on why you are interested
- Optional writing or research sample
Hiring Manager Email: kwasi@theyouthfishingleague.com
