The application period is open for the Fall 2025 Marine and Community Conservation Externship Program.
This is a program of the National Geographic Society and The Nature Conservancy and provides training, mentoring and research experience for people ages 18-25. Over the course of the program, externs explore the knowledge, tools, and relationships they need to seek solutions and take action for nature.
Here are key details about this program:
- 10 hours per week for 8 weeks (September 15, 2025 – November 8, 2025)
- Fully remote
- Open to applicants worldwide
- This program is intended for people ages 18–25 to build the knowledge, tools, and relationships needed to seek solutions and take action in their communities.
- Prior work experience or coursework in conservation or environmental topics is not required
- $500 stipend upon program completion.
Externs will gain knowledge and develop skills in areas including:
- Storytelling: Gain written, verbal, and visual storytelling skills to communicate marine issues and how your community can help.
- Marine Conservation: Explore resources and case studies on current marine conservation issues and solutions, such as marine protected areas.
- Investigative Research: Learn and apply primary and secondary research methods to investigate conservation initiatives and identify regional and local issues relevant to marine conservation.
- Public Speaking: Speak to local leaders, conservationists, and community members to understand connections to marine conservation.
- Problem-Solving: Identify gaps in local conservation efforts relevant to marine conservation and propose solutions to issues you may uncover.
The application deadline is August 29, 2025. To learn more about this program click here and to apply click here.
You can also explore stories from previous externs here and in the video below.