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NGS+TNC Marine & Community Conservation Remote Externship

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NGS+TNC Marine & Community Conservation Remote Externship

Research and explore a marine conservation issue and how communities come together to sustainably resolve it.

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AT A GLANCE

Apply by
February 28, 2022

Submit your application as soon as you can to give your self the best shot.

Part-time and fully remote
This Externship is a 10-hour-per-week fully remote experience where all meetings and events are recorded.

Externship starts
March 7, 2022

This remote Externship will last 8 weeks.

$500 Stipend

Students that accept their offers will receive their educational stipends at the end of the program.

Required academic standing

This Externships is open to high school students, undergraduate students, and graduate students. Youths not currently enrolled at any academic institution are also welcomed to apply.

Applications for this experience will ONLY be accepted through this application portal. National Geographic Society + The Nature Conservancy will not be accepting any applications for this externship.
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Program Overview

This externship opportunity has been designed by Paragon One in partnership with the National Geographic Society (NGS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC), two global nonprofit organizations, to inspire a future generation of environmental leaders and changemakers. Whether you live near an ocean or far away, water is a vital resource that impacts everyone. Understanding this interconnectedness–the ocean’s influence on you and your influence on the ocean, locally and globally–is critical to creating a sustainable planet. Marine conservation issues like overfishing, offshore drilling, acidification, or the destruction of coral reefs may feel distant for many communities. In this virtual externship, students will translate global marine conservation issues into a local context, making them relevant and accessible to their communities, and offer solutions to a local or regional problem. Students will learn about marine conservation careers throughout the externship from weekly webinars featuring NGS and TNC experts, their own research, and informational interviews conducted with local conservation organizations.

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Externs Will
  • Learn the basics of various marine conservation issues and approaches, like marine protected areas, through resources and case studies provided by the National Geographic Society (NGS) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC)
  • Learn and apply various primary and secondary research methods to identify marine conservation issues in your local area or region
  • Speak to local leaders, conservationists, community members, and experts from NGS and TNC to gain an understanding of marine issues and their impact on the local community
  • Conduct a landscape/gap analysis to identify gaps in marine conservation efforts in your area and propose solutions to issues you may uncover
  • Gain skills in  written and visual storytelling to communicate marine issues and the ways in which communities can help.

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Qualifications
  • Young people ages 18-25 from around the globe with an interest in learning about introductory approaches to conservation and in exploring a career in marine conservation. No prior work experience or coursework in conservation or environmental topics is required. Candidates currently pursuing undergraduate degrees or not yet in undergraduate studies, as well as individuals from locations most impacted by marine conservation issues are strongly encouraged to apply. We are committed to selecting a cohort of young people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and cultures.

About
National Geographic
The National Geographic Society (NGS) is a global nonprofit that funds the best and brightest individuals around the world dedicated to our mission to use the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonder of our world. These Explorers are doing extraordinary work to address the critical challenges of our time, advance new solutions, and inspire positive, transformative change in our five focus areas: Ocean, Land, Wildlife, Human History & Cultures, and Human Ingenuity. Through our growing #GenGeo community, we connect with young people around the world and provide them with the knowledge, skills, and support they need to become solution-seekers and tomorrow’s leaders. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. TNC works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends by boldly addressing the biodiversity and climate crises over the next decade. By maximizing the ability to affect change between now and 2030, TNC believes that we can shape a brighter future for people and our planet.
About
The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. TNC works to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends by boldly addressing the biodiversity and climate crises over the next decade. By maximizing the ability to affect change between now and 2030, TNC believes that we can shape a brighter future for people and our planet.
TESTIMONIALS

Meet Past Externs

“My externship with HP was a great example of how a single experience can change the course of a career. After my externship, I started getting interviews, and I started seeing my resume downloaded by recruiters. People called and said they wanted to learn more about the HP Tech Ventures Externship. It was something they’d never seen before, and they wanted to know more. Leveraging this experience has helped me in more ways than I can count, and now I am a summer analyst at an investment bank!”

Dawit Teshome
NOW INTERNS @WINDSOR CAPITAL, LLC

Application Process

After sending in your application, we’ll reach out if we think you’re a good fit. You’ll send in a “Get to Know You” video and then participate in a live interview.

Week 1: Onboarding

During the first week of the program, you’ll be setting goals for what you want to achieve in the upcoming weeks and familiarizing yourself with the industry, our platform, and your cohort.

Weeks 2-5: Research & Analysis

During the regular programming of the Externship, you will receive training and complete projects through our student platform. These exciting weeks are filled with weekly meetings, company meetings, student-led workshops, and virtual events like speaker series and networking sessions.

Present to Host Company

Top students will be selected to present their projects and findings to company leads and other senior leadership.

Here’s how a Remote Externship works

We partner with leading brands to curate six to eight week programs designed for student success. By dedicating 10 hours a week, you’ll receive training, work on real problems, and network with professionals — all from the comfort of your own home.

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