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Explore Exciting Ocean Sustainability Job Opportunities in 2026 with Ocean Purpose Project
- Ocean Purpose Project
- 10 hours ago
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Are you looking for your next sustainability role with an award-winning Asian NGO? Do performative beach clean ups and sustainability eco-influencers irk you? Are you looking to serve the sea with authentic and sincere impact?
What if your next job and internship didn't just pay the bills?
What if it helped remove plastic from the ocean, restore marine ecosystems, develop breakthrough climate technologies, support coastal communities, influence policymakers, and create a more sustainable future for Southeast Asia?
At Ocean Purpose Project (OPP), that's exactly what we do.
We are not your typical ocean conservation organisation but an ocean pollution to solution engineering movement.
Based at our headquarters on the Northeastern Singaporean beach of Pasir Ris, we are a raiSE accredited social enterprise and UN Global Compact Gold member, cementing our role as a blue economy innovator, and ocean action movement dedicated to turning pollution into solutions. From converting plastic waste into fuel and hydrogen, to deploying seaweed and mussel bioremediation systems that naturally clean polluted waters, to mobilising thousands of volunteers through beach clean-ups and sustainability programmes, our work sits at the intersection of science, technology, conservation, entrepreneurship, and community engagement.
Since our founding in 2020, Ocean Purpose Project has:
🌊 Filtered more than 37 million litres of seawater through our bioremediation programmes
♻ Removed over 14 tonnes of marine plastic pollution
🌱 Deployed more than 420 seaweed and mussel bioremediation lines
🌴 Planted hundreds of coral reef stars and coastal restoration projects
🤝 Mobilised thousands of volunteers, students, corporates, researchers, and policymakers
🎤 Represented Singapore's ocean innovation ecosystem at COP27, the UN Ocean Conference, GITEX Africa, Singapore Maritime Week, and international sustainability forums around the world.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, religion, nationality, or life circumstances. We are particularly committed to creating opportunities for older workers, caregivers, persons with disabilities, mid-career professionals seeking a career transition, and individuals returning to the workforce after a caregiving, grief or career break.
Many of our most impactful team members bring unique experiences from outside the traditional sustainability sector. Whether you are a former teacher, healthcare worker, engineer, parent, retiree, community leader, or someone navigating life with a disability, we recognise the valuable skills, resilience, empathy, and problem-solving abilities you bring to the table. We firmly believe that a regenerative future for our oceans and communities can only be built when everyone has a seat at the table.
If you are passionate about creating positive environmental and social impact, we encourage you to apply — even if you do not meet every single requirement listed in the job description. Passion, purpose, integrity, and a willingness to learn often matter far more than ticking every box.
As we continue expanding across Southeast Asia, we are searching for people of purpose who take action and lead by example.
Why Work at Ocean Purpose Project?
At OPP, no two days are ever the same. One day you may be:
Watching wild birds and monitor lizards from our beach office made of recycled materials
Removing heavy rope attached with seaweed and mussels from the sea
Knee deep in mud and plastic waste in mangroves
Meeting Ministers, Kings, Queens, CEOs and sustainability leaders at international conferences
Diving in Bali and Thailand to check on our planted coral reefs planted since 2020
Writing grant proposals worth hundreds of thousands of dollars
Driving first in the world scientific research
Organising large-scale beach clean-ups and sustainability events
Working alongside fish farmers to deploy marine bioremediation systems
Helping shape the future of the regenerative blue economy
Our office isn't just a desk. It's above, below and beyond the water.
Beaches.
Shipyards.
Mangroves.
Floating fish farms.
Conference halls.
Community gardens.
Boardrooms.
And sometimes all of those in the same week.
In Person/Remote Roles available with Ocean Purpose Project Across Southeast Asia & Beyond
ASEAN Remote Roles (Work From Anywhere)
We welcome applications from:
📍 Singapore
📍 Malaysia
📍 Indonesia
📍 Thailand
📍 Vietnam
📍 Philippines
📍 Cambodia
📍 Brunei Darussalam
📍 Lao PDR (Laos)
📍 Timor-Leste
📍 Cambodia
These roles are fully remote, with regular coordination with our Singapore headquarters and opportunities for regional travel based on performance and project needs. If you are applying to work with us from any other country, please feel free to email your CV to our COO and Head of HR, Mdm Margaret hello@oceanpurposeproject.com
Full-Time Grant Writer
Help Fund Ocean Innovation
In person/ Partially or Fully Remote
Behind every successful environmental project is someone who knows how to tell a compelling story and secure the resources needed to bring it to life.
As our Grant Writer, you will help secure funding for:
Plastic-to-Hydrogen Innovation
Project Tanah Air
Seaweed & Mussel Bioremediation
Blue Carbon Research
Community Conservation Programmes
Responsibilities include:
Identifying funding opportunities
Developing grant applications
Supporting donor reporting
Conducting research
Working closely with technical and project teams
Ideal candidates possess strong writing, research, fundraising, and storytelling abilities with a passion for sustainability and impact.
Full-Time Social Media Content Creator
Tell Stories That Move People to Action
In person/ Partially or Fully Remote
We're searching for exceptional storytellers who can transform complex sustainability challenges into engaging content that inspires change.
You'll create:
🎥 Videos
📸 Photography
🎨 Graphics
🎬 Motion Graphics
✍ Copywriting
📱 Social Media Campaigns
You'll help showcase:
Ocean innovation
Environmental impact
Corporate partnerships
Scientific breakthroughs
Community stories
Sustainability events
Requirements:
Adobe Creative Suite
Canva
Photography & Videography
Motion Graphics
Social Media Management
Strong Copywriting Skills
Experience in sustainability, environmental advocacy, journalism, or storytelling is a major advantage.
Full-Time Blue Economy Sales & Partnerships Associate
Build Partnerships That Change Oceans
In person/ Partially or Fully Remote
Ocean Purpose Project thrives because of partnerships.
As a Partnerships Associate, you'll help connect governments, corporates, NGOs, researchers, universities, investors, and communities to scale real-world environmental solutions.
Responsibilities include:
Business development
Corporate engagement
Strategic partnerships
Proposal writing
Conference networking
Revenue generation
Grant and competition sourcing
Client relationship management
This role is ideal for relationship builders, sales professionals, sustainability advocates, and natural connectors who love bringing people together around a common purpose.
Remote candidates throughout Southeast Asia are welcome.
Compensation includes base salary and performance-based commissions.
Internship Opportunities
Looking to build real-world sustainability experience?
Our interns don't spend their days making coffee.
They work directly on projects that create measurable environmental impact.
Business Development & Partnerships Intern
In person/ Partially or Fully Remote
Support our partnerships team in:
Client outreach
Sustainability research
Proposal development
Conference engagement
Stakeholder mapping
Perfect for students interested in:
Sustainability
ESG
Business Development
Corporate Partnerships
Social Enterprise
Location: Remote (Southeast Asia)
Content Creation Intern
In person/ Partially or Fully Remote
Work alongside our marketing and storytelling teams to create impactful digital content.
Responsibilities include:
Video editing
Photography
Graphic design
Social media content
Event coverage
Website content
Ideal for students studying:
Media
Communications
Marketing
Journalism
Design
Location: Remote (Southeast Asia)
Singapore-Based Field Opportunities
Work Directly from the OPP Beach Hub
Some of our most exciting opportunities happen on the ground — or more accurately, on the beach.
These positions are strictly in-person and based at:
📍 Ocean Purpose Project Beach Hub
Pasir Ris Beach, Singapore
Located on Singapore's northeastern coastline, the OPP Beach Hub serves as our sustainability living laboratory, community engagement centre, marine restoration hub, eco-garden, and innovation showcase.
If you enjoy being outdoors and want hands-on environmental experience, these opportunities are for you.
Seaweed & Mussel Bioremediation Intern
Help Clean Singapore's Coastal Waters
In person/Full time
This is one of the most unique internships available in Singapore.
You'll support real-world marine restoration projects involving:
🌱 Seaweed cultivation
🦪 Mussel bioremediation systems
🔬 Water quality monitoring
📊 Environmental data collection
🐟 Fish farm engagement
🌊 Coastal ecosystem restoration
You may find yourself collecting environmental samples in the morning and discussing scientific findings with researchers in the afternoon.
Ideal for students studying:
Marine Biology
Environmental Science
Aquaculture
Sustainability
Biotechnology
Ecology
This role mostly requires physical fieldwork at sea and in coastal environments and a genuine passion for ocean conservation. For persons with restricted mobility, pivoting towards on-ground research is certainly possible, email us with more details.
Sustainability Events & Community Engagement Intern
Create Experiences That Inspire Action
In person/Full time
Ocean Purpose Project runs dozens of sustainability programmes every year.
From beach clean-ups and eco-gardening sessions to international delegation visits and corporate volunteering events, our programmes inspire thousands of people to take action for the environment.
You will support:
Corporate sustainability programmes
Community events
School outreach
Eco-gardening sessions
Beach clean-ups
Sustainability workshops
International conferences
Volunteer management
Ideal for energetic individuals who love working with people and creating memorable experiences.
Weekend work may occasionally be required depending on event schedules.
Location: OPP Beach Hub, Pasir Ris Beach, Singapore
Who Should Apply?
We're looking for people who are:
✔ Curious
✔ Resourceful
✔ Entrepreneurial
✔ Adaptable
✔ Passionate about sustainability
✔ Excited by innovation
✔ Comfortable working independently
✔ Willing to get their hands dirty when needed
Whether you're a scientist, storyteller, salesperson, designer, researcher, event organiser, or aspiring sustainability leader, there's a place for you at Ocean Purpose Project.
Ready to Join the Blue Economy Movement?
The ocean covers more than 70% of our planet.
Its future depends on people willing to take action today.
We are looking for highly motivated people of excellence, grit and integrity who are ready to help build a future where pollution becomes opportunity, where waste becomes resources, and where communities become environmental changemakers. we'd love to hear from you.
📧 Email your resume and cover letter to:
For full time research, partnerships and creative roles, please include your portfolio and a reference letter and contact from your previous employer. Our website www.oceanpurposeproject.com is a wonderful resource for you to absorb more information about us.
Tell us:
Why do you care about the ocean?
What excites you about Ocean Purpose Project?
And how will you help us turn pollution into solutions?
The future of the ocean won't be built by spectators.
It will be built by people like you.
We welcome direct applications too- see Careers | Ocean Purpose Project for more details
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