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Natural Resource Internship (Summer 2017)

Global Treks and Adventures

Global Treks and Adventures

Natural Resource Internship (Summer 2017)

Remote
Internship
Unpaid
  • Responsibilities

    This internship offers you the opportunity to help conduct field research in a remote location with our research team. Follow up research will be conducted remotely from your home or university. Your work will be used in the development of a guide to that region.

    We are currently looking for interns interested in getting out of their comfort zones and traveling abroad for the following expeditions:

    Iceland: In this research expedition you will be exploring Reykjavik and the southwest region of Iceland. Researchers will be developing a cultural and field guide to the most populated region of this island nation.

    Samoa, South Pacific (Oceania): Samoa is made up of two remote islands in the South Pacific. Join the research team in exploring and documenting the cultural and natural resources of the Polynesian people and these two remote islands. The focus of this research expedition will be to develop a cultural and field guide of this island group.

    Position Details:

    • We are looking for students of all majors. Focus areas include GIS, marine life, oceanography, geology, tourism, economics, natural sciences, travel writing/blogging, anthropology, as well as students interested in the making of a documentary of the expedition.

    • Action Research at expedition destination (8 days).

    • Mobile Research from any location (1-3 months/10 hours per week following field visit)

    • Interested in earning college credit? We will work with your university to ensure that you receive 3-6 credits for your contribution to the field guide.

    • There are numerous grants and scholarships through universities and outside sources that may help fund your travel.

    "If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you” Richard Branson.

  • Qualifications

    We are looking for people willing to travel internationally and get out of their comfort zone. Being self motivated and able to work in a team environment and independently is high desired.

  • Compensation
    Unpaid
  • Industry
    Research
  • Fun Fact
    "If you want to stand out from the crowd, give people a reason not to forget you” Richard Branson.
  • About Us

    Global Treks and Adventures is an international travel company that leads research expeditions to remote locations in order to publish field guides and visitor guides to those regions.