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Communication & Education Internship

by: Reef Renewal Foundation Bonaire

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RRFB is offering a specialized 6-month internship centered around communication, outreach, and education in marine conservation. This position provides hands-on experience in how a non-profit organization communicates science, engages communities, and inspires action to protect coral reefs. During this full-time volunteer internship, you’ll work closely with our Communications and Education teams to help share our story and connect people with our mission. You’ll also participate in restoration fieldwork, including nursery maintenance and outplanting, to gain a full understanding of our restoration operations and strengthen your ability to communicate our work. This internship is ideal for creative, motivated individuals who enjoy writing, storytelling, and engaging with people of all ages. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be confident public speakers, and have a genuine passion for marine conservation. Photography and videography experience is a strong plus.

Program Highlights

Tell the Story of Coral Restoration: Help translate science into engaging stories through social media, newsletters, and outreach materials that inspire people to protect coral reefs.

Create Real Content with Real Impact: Produce photos, videos, and written content from active restoration work that is used across RRFB’s platforms and public outreach.

Hands On Education and Outreach: Support and design classroom lessons, snorkel tours, and community workshops and gain experience engaging audiences of all ages.

Behind the Scenes of a Conservation Non Profit: Work closely with the Communications and Education teams and learn how a marine conservation organization plans, creates, and shares its message

Fieldwork That Strengthens Your Storytelling: Participate in coral nursery maintenance and outplanting to fully understand the work you are communicating and connect audiences to real action.

Quick Details

Locations:
  • Bonaire
Starts At: No Program Costs
Availability
Year(s) Offered: Year RoundIntern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months
Age Requirement: 18-30
Types & Subjects
Fields:
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Media
  • Photography
  • Scuba
  • Social Sciences
  • Tourism
Guidelines
Nationalities:
  • American
  • Dutch
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Last Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Program Details

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Locations

  • Bonaire

Types and Subjects

  • Fields
  • Communications
  • Development
  • Education
  • Journalism
  • Marine Science
  • Marketing, Advertising, & PR
  • Media
  • Photography
  • Scuba
  • Social Sciences
  • Tourism

Availability

Years Offered: Year Round

Intern Duration:
  • 3-6 Months

Age Requirement

18-30

Guidelines

Nationalities:
  • American
  • Dutch

Starts At

No Program Costs

Program Cost Includes

  • Some Equipment
  • Training
  • Micro-Credential(s) / Certification(s)
  • Textbooks / Reading Materials
  • Course Materials

Salary & Compensation

A 500 USD/month stipend will be provided to the selected intern.

Qualifications & Experience

    Language Skills Required

  • English

    Accepted Education Levels

  • University Freshman (1st Year)
  • University Sophomore (2nd Year)
  • University Junior (3rd Year)
  • University Senior (4th Year)
  • University 5th Year or More
  • Some college credit, no degree
  • Trade/technical/vocational training
  • Associate degree
  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Master’s degree
  • Professional degree
  • Doctorate degree

Application Procedures

  • Written Application
  • Phone/Video Interview
  • Resume
  • Other
  • Online Application

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