Marine and Community Conservation Externship – Fall 2025
An 8-week, part-time, fully remote externship with the National Geographic Society & The Nature Conservancy. Participants aged 18–25 explore marine conservation, community engagement, and environmental storytelling while earning a $500 stipend.
🔍 Quick Snapshot
- Provider: National Geographic Society & The Nature Conservancy
- Opportunity Type: Remote Externship (Educational & Experiential)
- Stipend: $500
- Deadline: 29 August 2025
- Program Dates: 15 September – Early November 2025
- Duration: 8 weeks, ~10 hours/week
- Eligibility: Global, Ages 18–25
🌍 About the Externship
The Marine and Community Conservation Externship is a fully remote, 8-week program designed to engage young leaders in tackling local and global conservation challenges. Through research, storytelling, and community engagement, participants build skills while addressing urgent issues such as overfishing, coral reef decline, and ocean acidification.
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Aged 18–25 at the time of application
- Commitment of ~10 hours per week for 8 weeks
- Passion for conservation, storytelling, or community engagement
- Open to global applicants, including Malaysians
- No prior conservation experience required
🎁 Externship Benefits
- $500 stipend to support participation costs
- Mentorship from experts at National Geographic and The Nature Conservancy
- Hands-on experience with marine conservation and community projects
- Professional development in research, storytelling, and advocacy
- Networking with global peers and conservation professionals
- Potential eligibility for seed funding to implement community solutions
📝 How to Apply
- Visit the Externship Listing.
- Submit your application before 29 August 2025.
- Provide personal details, statement of interest, and any required documents.
- If shortlisted, complete additional steps (video intro or interview).
- Upon acceptance, join onboarding and start the externship on 15 September 2025.
📅 Program Timeline
- Application Deadline: 29 August 2025
- Program Duration: 15 September – Early November 2025 (8 weeks)
- Weekly Commitment: ~10 hours per week
- Notifications & Onboarding: After application review
🌊 Ready to Make Waves in Conservation?
Apply now for the Marine and Community Conservation Externship 2025 and help shape local and global solutions for ocean and community resilience.
Apply via ExternQuestions? Visit the Extern Support Page.
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