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Conservation Marketing Internship
Costa Rica

Contribute to wildlife protection by supporting the communications, social media, digital marketing and awareness campaigns of a renowned conservation centre.

Marketing for conservation

You’ll join the communications team at Toucan Rescue Ranch and help raise awareness of its conservation work.

You’ll contribute to content creation, social media management, search engine optimisation (SEO), photography, video, fundraising campaigns and awareness initiatives.

This internship is ideal if you want to gain hands-on experience in communications while using your skills to support wildlife conservation.

Intern taking photos during a digital marketing internship in Costa Rica

WHY I RECOMMEND THIS INTERNSHIP

I chose this internship because it shows that there are many different ways to contribute to conservation.

Not everyone works directly with animals, but communications play an essential role in raising public awareness, developing the centre’s projects and supporting its funding.

It’s a particularly valuable experience if you’re considering a career in communications, marketing, NGOs or environmental conservation.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During this internship, you’ll develop skills in:

📱 Managing an NGO’s social media channels
📷 Taking photos and videos in the field
✍️ Writing web content and articles
🔍 Optimising content for search engines (SEO)
💚 Creating awareness campaigns
🎯 Contributing to fundraising campaigns
📊 Monitoring the performance of marketing initiatives
🤝 Collaborating with conservation teams
🎤 Taking part in events and awareness initiatives

A comprehensive experience

The internship consists of:

60% communications and content creation
20% digital marketing, SEO and awareness campaigns
20% events, fundraising and institutional communications

Intern photographing a veterinary procedure during a digital marketing internship in Costa Rica
Digital communications training for wildlife conservation in Costa Rica

ESSENTIAL INFORMATION

Everything you need to know before applying.

Location

Iquitos

Peruvian Amazon

Language

English or Spanish

Fields of study

Communications • Digital Marketing • SEO • Audiovisual Media • Journalism

Duration

4 months*

*Contact me to find out about upcoming internship dates.

Admission requirements

✓ Minimum age: 18
✓ Travel insurance
✓ Tetanus vaccination
✓ Fluent English
✓ Interest in conservation
✓ Strong writing skills
✓ Creativity
✓ Team spirit

Preferred skills

• SEO
• Photography
• Video
• Graphic design
• Digital communications
• Copywriting

Full requirements will be provided during the application process.

Young toucan receiving care at the Toucan Rescue Ranch in Costa Rica

PROGRAM FEE

3,240 USD ≈ €2,850
for 4 months

What’s included

✓ Shared accommodation with other interns and volunteers
✓ 3 meals per day (7 days a week)
✓ Guidance and support from the team
✓ Practical training in conservation communications and marketing
✓ Access to the centre’s facilities

What’s not included

✕ International and domestic flights
✕ Travel and health insurance
✕ Personal expenses
✕ Leisure activities and activities outside the program

Part of your program fee directly supports the centre’s operations and animal care.

HOW TO APPLY

Send your application to info@vayaplanet.com

  • Your CV

  • A cover letter specifying the internship you’re applying for

  • 3 references

Let’s discuss your project

We’ll talk about your plans, make sure this internship matches your goals, and answer any questions you may have.

I’ll support you

I’ll guide you through the next steps of your application and remain available throughout your experience whenever you need support.

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