WELL-ROUNDED DEVELOPMENT IN MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION WORKING AT THE FOREFRONT OF SEA TURTLE CONSERVATION
This is the internship for someone looking to gain skills and experience in marketing and communications with an interest in working with sea turtles. You’ll travel to the tropical coastline of Costa Rica and help to spread the vital work in sea turtle conservation.
This organization works to protect sea turtle beach habitats along the Costa Rican coastline and further the knowledge of sea turtle conservation and its greatest threats. As part of their work they invest heavily into community engagement and development with the aim to educate, empower, and incentivize locally-led conservation initiatives. Naturally, as a nonprofit they rely on outside funding and donations. Furthermore, a huge part of their work depends on international volunteers.
As an intern, you’ll help promote the valuable work this organization does and rally their support. Your role will take a variety of forms to raise awareness of the importance of their work in order to connect the organization with donors, collaborators, and volunteers. You’ll be playing a critical role in keeping this organization up and running, whilst developing an array of skills and building a deep portfolio in marketing and communications.
This fast growing organization works to protect turtle nesting beach habitats along the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica. Established in 2018, they now manage an 8 kilometer stretch of coastline where they register over 7000 nests from which nearly 250,000 hatchlings travel to the ocean each year.
They take an all-rounded approach to their work with a heavy focus on community engagement and development. The majority of their many conservation projects are community-led and they have also developed a number of initiatives on the periphery of turtle conservation, such as marine plastic upcycling and female empowerment groups, that now provide locals with paid employment. At the core of their work is their independent research that fills information gaps in conservation science, influences local policy makers, and informs their educational community outreach programs.
This is one of our more expansive marketing and communication internships allowing you the chance to experience working through an array of online channels, donor-outreach, and in-person promotional activities. You’ll build valuable skills, accrue incredible experience, and gain multifaceted insight raising awareness and funds in a nonprofit context.
You’ll stay at two camps, moving between the two throughout your internship. Both camps are designed to have the lowest possible impact on the environment. They are open to the natural surroundings, powered by rudimentary solar panels capable of lighting the camps, charging appliances, and providing limited Wi-Fi. Each has a well-equipped kitchen, western toilets, and showers. You’ll sleep in the middle of nature and within earshot of the ocean in airy, semi-enclosed dormitories in bunk beds fitted with mosquito nets.
Costa Rica is generally considered a safe travel destination although you have to keep the normal safety precautions in mind (take care of your valuables, don’t go out alone after dark, etc.). Make sure to visit your doctor and dentist for a check-up before your internship and to get all the recommended vaccines and/or medications necessary to stay healthy. Malaria risk is low, but consult your local health on whether or not to take any malaria medication.
Get yourself a KOLBI SIM card for your phone for communicating while at camp (must be Kolbi as other providers have no reach in the area). Make sure your device is unlocked for international carriers before arrival. There is very basic Wi-Fi available at camp, but this can sometimes go down. At a few nearby eco-lodges you can use the Wi-Fi if a small purchase is made at their bar.
You’ll be based in a rural coastal town, Carate, on the Osa Peninsula of Costa Rica, which is nothing short of a tropical paradise. As well as an impressive variety of turtle species you’ll find a staggering array of flora and fauna here. It is also right next to Corcovado National Park, and incredible rainforest and marine areas where you can enjoy horseback riding, waterfall hikes, and whale and dolphin tours. The nearest beach to the camp is one of the most pristine in the world, but also one of the wildest making the ocean too strong for surfing or swimming. However, you’ll be a short distance from Matapalo where a selection of watersports and swimming locations are available.
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Internships start on a Monday, so you need to make sure to arrive on Sunday in Puerto Jiménez. Exact start and end dates will be discussed during the selection process.
What you’ll pay (2024 rates)
6 WEEKS USD 2,195
8 WEEKS USD 2,717
10 WEEKS USD 3,240
12 WEEKS USD 3,762
Some of our most commonly asked questions for programs in Costa Rica.
During your internship, you can expect to gain a mix of professional development and cultural exploration. Also, throughout your internship, you’ll gain hands-on experience in your chosen field, collaborating with locals and fellow interns, building relationships and a strong network.
As you engage in meaningful projects that contribute to sustainable development and environmental causes, you’ll gain a sense of purpose and passion for creating a positive change. Also, you’ll get to use and sharpen your professional skills, as well as your interpersonal skills. If you wish to know more about how doing a nonprofit internship is good for your career, make sure to check this blog out!
Yes, but you must ensure with your university supervisor that the internship meets the needed requirements. You can also choose to purchase transfer credits to supplement your internship experience.
Unfortunately, it is not possible to receive any sort of stipend. When interning for a nonprofit organization, you will not be paid, but here are some ways to fund your internship. Your experience will bring opportunities for both professional and personal growth and a wealth of new knowledge which is invaluable!
If you’re ready to apply for this internship, here’s what to do:
Fill in the application form (it will show in a new screen) which includes sharing your CV to us.
We’ll set up a call with you to go through your application.
If we feel it’s a good match, we’ll set up a call between you and the supervisor for this internship.
If everyone’s happy, we’ll provisionally confirm your placement! We’ll then send you the invoice for the deposit, getting started with the booking process and all the info you need.
Only once we receive payment of the deposit your placement will be confirmed.
Or if you’d just like to ask us some questions about this internship first, just fill in the contact form below. We’ll be happy to assist!
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At Roots, we create the perfect balance between meaningful work and valuable learning through internships with nonprofits & social enterprises in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
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At Roots, we create the perfect balance between meaningful work and valuable learning through internships with nonprofits & social enterprises in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America.
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US: +1 617 500 6179
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