Job opportunity: lighthouse operations intern (1000 ocean startups)

Ocean Hub Africa (OHA) is seeking a Lighthouse Operations Intern to support the coordination and delivery backbone of 1000 Ocean Startups (1000 OS) — 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 1000 OS 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) Key responsibilities include: Supporting the Community Workstream and its governance processes Coordinating operational activities across the Lighthouse Team Assisting with the planning and delivery of the 1000 OS Africa regional launch Tracking community engagement and workflows using Airtable Supporting stakeholder engagement, materials...