Mixed Media for Environmental Conservation - Remote internships out of Greece

Archipelagos, Institute of Marine Conservation

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£ 1001-2000

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Description

  • Type

    Training

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Start date

    Different dates available

  • Internship

    Yes

  • Delivery of study materials

    Yes

  • Support service

    Yes

If you have a passion for environmental conservation, this unique opportunity enables remote interns to gain experience. Assist researchers on key environmental protection issues, gaining exposure to real-world application of media. Interns can develop infographics, posters, animations, scientific illustrations and other related material to help raise awareness of environmental challenges and engage others to take action.

For the last two decades, Archipelagos has been dedicated to marine research and conservation. The conservation efforts of Archipelagos Institute can only be successful when shared with the local communities and the general public. Effective communication, through media, builds relationships both with the local community and with the general public.

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Location

Start date

Online

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

SPECIAL OFFER: Join Archipelagos Research Teams Free for 1 Month in the coming years, to take part in the research project you worked on during your remote internship
Remote interns who register before August 2020, are offered the opportunity to join and work with the Archipelagos research team for 1 month at any time in the coming years with all local costs covered (accommodation & board, participation in the research activities and research trips etc - excluding flights to Greece), so that they can take part in the project in which they have worked on remotely.

Remote interns who register before the 1st of June 2020, you will benefit from a 15% discount.
Internship fees may be covered by Erasmus or other equivalent grants.

This internship is conducted in English.

At least one year of relevant college/university study in biology, environmental sciences, sustainability, or a related field.
High School Students aged 16+ may be accepted, depending on the strength of their application.

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Subjects

  • Environmental Conservation
  • Public
  • Media
  • Conservation
  • Monitoring
  • Collecting
  • Team Training
  • Field work methodologies
  • Conduct surveys
  • Critical Thinking
  • Will learn first-hand how to propose
  • Conduct independent/supervised research

Course programme

Program DescriptionThe media and public relations team creates content on biodiversity, environmental conservation and public health issues through various platforms, with the goal of raising awareness and inspiring positive change. Focusing on various subjects, remote interns will take part in a range of projects in the following areas:
Scientific Illustration of Flora and FaunaGraphic and Animation Design for ConservationMedia and Public RelationsInterns may contribute unique talents, such as illustrating high-detail subjects (preferably scientific organisms), high proficiency in computer graphics and animation software, proficiency using and managing social media accounts (i.e. Facebook, Instagram), and experience in public relations and/or journalistic writing.

Additional information

Costs & Additional Information- For 100 hrs, either 3 weeks full-time or 5 weeks part-time, the fee is 872 euro.- For 250 hrs, either 8 weeks full-time or 12 weeks part-time, the fee is 1240 euro.This covers the cost of an assigned supervisor who will work with the participant to develop an internship plan and schedule, which may vary depending on the needs of the student, as well as support throughout the project. Remote internships are designed to include as much as possible the use of real-time transmission of video from underwater cameras and drones that are used for the purposes of our surveys, with the aim to engage and inspire interns in marine conservation issues, even though they may not be able to join us on-site this summer.

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Mixed Media for Environmental Conservation - Remote internships out of Greece

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