National Geographic Externship

Deadline: June 20

Eligibility: Global

Description:

Overview

Freshwater is vital for life on Earth, for people, species, and places across the natural world. Yet, in many places around the globe, our management of freshwater resources is becoming unsustainable. Understanding the interconnectedness and complexity of local and regional freshwater issues is critical to living sustainably on Earth.

In this remote Externship, externs will translate global freshwater conservation issues into a local context, make them relevant and accessible to their communities, and offer solutions to local or regional problems.

The Experience

Throughout the Externship, you will learn about freshwater conservation careers from weekly webinars featuring National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy experts, your own research, and informational interviews conducted with local conservation organizations.

During this Externship, you will:

• Learn the basics of various freshwater conservation issues and approaches through resources and case studies provided by the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy;

• Learn and apply primary and secondary research methods to investigate ongoing conservation efforts and identify freshwater conservation issues in your local area or region;

• Speak to local leaders, conservationists, and community members to gain an understanding of freshwater issues and their impact on the local community;

• Conduct a landscape/gap analysis to identify gaps in freshwater conservation efforts in your area and propose solutions to issues you may uncover;

• Gain skills in written and visual storytelling to communicate freshwater issues and how your community can help.

Submit your application early for the best chance.

We'll accept applications until spots are full.

Flexible and fully remote

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

Externship starts July 14, 2025

This remote Externship will last 8 weeks.

$500 Stipend

Students who successfully complete their externships will receive their educational stipends at the end of the program. This stipend is provided to offset internet and technology costs required for program completion to those who successfully complete the externship.

Geographical Eligibility

This Externship is open to applicants all around the world.

Learn more: Apply here