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Santiago, Chile

Advocacy and Archive Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Government and Public Administration

Advocacy and Archive Intern

About the Role

As an advocacy and archive intern, students will assist in the preservation and dissemination of human rights documentation, such as testimonies, evidence, and audiovisual materials. Students will also support the museum’s public outreach and education efforts, such as organizing events, workshops, and campaigns. Students will need excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

About the Company

This company is a cultural institution that seeks to raise awareness and educate about the history and consequences of the dictatorship that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. It honors the memory of those who suffered and resisted human rights violations, and promotes the values of democracy and human dignity through educational and artistic initiatives. It has a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions, a documentation center, and a public program of events and workshops.

Santiago, Chile

Advocacy and Archive Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Government and Public Administration

Advocacy and Archive Intern

About the Role

As an advocacy and archive intern, students will assist in the preservation and dissemination of human rights documentation, such as testimonies, evidence, and audiovisual materials. Students will also support the museum’s public outreach and education efforts, such as organizing events, workshops, and campaigns. Students will need excellent research, writing, and communication skills.

About the Company

This company is a cultural institution that seeks to raise awareness and educate about the history and consequences of the dictatorship that ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990. It honors the memory of those who suffered and resisted human rights violations, and promotes the values of democracy and human dignity through educational and artistic initiatives. It has a permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions, a documentation center, and a public program of events and workshops.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Campus Recycling Program Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Education and Training

Campus Recycling Program Intern

About the Role

The intern would be in charge of evaluating the current recycling system and improving it as well as creating signage and training material for both staff and students.

About the Company

The university campus owned by CIEE also offers internships. These internships can range from academic internships to hands-on infrastructure and community work. Topics include continuation of long-term research projects, innovative research projects using the farm and lab installations, sustainable garden design, community outreach, certification in sustainability, and sustainable food production.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Campus Recycling Program Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Education and Training

Campus Recycling Program Intern

About the Role

The intern would be in charge of evaluating the current recycling system and improving it as well as creating signage and training material for both staff and students.

About the Company

The university campus owned by CIEE also offers internships. These internships can range from academic internships to hands-on infrastructure and community work. Topics include continuation of long-term research projects, innovative research projects using the farm and lab installations, sustainable garden design, community outreach, certification in sustainability, and sustainable food production.

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Human Services

Children's Rights Activism Internship

About the Role

Support the tasks of the children's advocacy team. Depending on the background, the intern will be assigned different tasks. One task is to help on reaching out to international partners to help with the projects of the NGO. Translate documents different types of documents. Help out on-site activities at children's schools and/or other institutions where they are found. 

About the Company

This organization is an international NGO with 20 years of experience, no political or religious affiliation, working for the rights of children and adolescents in the Americas.

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Climate change adaptation and mitigation Intern

About the Role

Interns will assist with CORCLIMA's climate adaptation projects in Monteverde, which may include supporting the Monteverde Electric Route project, conducting research and writing for the dry toilet initiative, and carrying out climate change-related surveys depending on the active projects during the internship period. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in climate adaptation efforts and local sustainable development.

About the Company

A citizen movement that aims to make Monteverde, Costa Rica, more resilient to climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, capturing more carbon, and adapting to the changing environment. This organization also works to promote Costa Rica’s National Strategy for Climate Change by monitoring, facilitating, motivating, and mobilizing actions on climate change.

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Climate change adaptation and mitigation Intern

About the Role

Interns will assist with CORCLIMA's climate adaptation projects in Monteverde, which may include supporting the Monteverde Electric Route project, conducting research and writing for the dry toilet initiative, and carrying out climate change-related surveys depending on the active projects during the internship period. This is an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in climate adaptation efforts and local sustainable development.

About the Company

A citizen movement that aims to make Monteverde, Costa Rica, more resilient to climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, capturing more carbon, and adapting to the changing environment. This organization also works to promote Costa Rica’s National Strategy for Climate Change by monitoring, facilitating, motivating, and mobilizing actions on climate change.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Climate Change Communications Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Climate Change Communications Intern

About the Role

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in environmental advocacy by promoting awareness and education about climate change. Interns will work closely with the communication team to develop and implement communication strategies, create engaging content for social media and other platforms, and assist in promoting community outreach programs. This role involves conducting research on local climate issues, supporting campaigns to mitigate environmental impact, and collaborating with local organizations.

About the Company

A citizen movement that aims to make Monteverde, Costa Rica, more resilient to climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, capturing more carbon, and adapting to the changing environment. This organization also works to promote Costa Rica’s National Strategy for Climate Change by monitoring, facilitating, motivating, and mobilizing actions on climate change.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Climate Change Communications Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Climate Change Communications Intern

About the Role

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to engage in environmental advocacy by promoting awareness and education about climate change. Interns will work closely with the communication team to develop and implement communication strategies, create engaging content for social media and other platforms, and assist in promoting community outreach programs. This role involves conducting research on local climate issues, supporting campaigns to mitigate environmental impact, and collaborating with local organizations.

About the Company

A citizen movement that aims to make Monteverde, Costa Rica, more resilient to climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, capturing more carbon, and adapting to the changing environment. This organization also works to promote Costa Rica’s National Strategy for Climate Change by monitoring, facilitating, motivating, and mobilizing actions on climate change.

Santiago, Chile

Coding Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Information Technology

Coding Intern

About the Role

As an intern, students will be included in projects related to any of the company areas (B2C, B2B or B2G). Projects can be in the areas of Quality Assurance, Marketing, Program Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Internal Operations and Work Readiness Support. Students will have to work with Data Bases, operate the organization's platform, attend to meetings with internal or external stakeholders, etc. Skills that are required on this internship are: teamwork, excellent comunication and organization.

About the Company

This organization is a coding academy that uses a flipped classroom teaching methodology. It works with programs such as B2C, B2B and B2G. It offers courses of Python, Java Script, Data Science, Cyber Security and Front-end programming

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Communications Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Communications Intern

About the Role

In this role you can enhance the company's outreach and digital footprint. As part of your role, you'll revamp the communication strategy, breathing new life into our web presence. Collaborating closely with the team, craft engaging content, amplify their mission, and connect with diverse audiences worldwide. This internship offers a unique opportunity to merge creativity with conservation, leaving a lasting impact on both local and global scales.

About the Company

Rooted in Monteverde's history, this organization is a beacon of sustainability amidst growth and climate challenges. Committed to preserving the region's biodiversity and freshwater sources, it fosters community involvement and education. From its inception, the focus has been on safeguarding the watershed and supporting research initiatives. Through grants and partnerships, it empowers local organizations and individuals to champion water conservation and ecological education. Its vision echoes through generations, ensuring Monteverde's legacy of environmental stewardship thrives into the future.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Communications Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Communications Intern

About the Role

The intern will spearhead communication initiatives, engaging with community members to raise awareness about conservation efforts and facilitate dialogue on environmental issues. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, making a tangible impact on biodiversity preservation and community empowerment.

About the Company

This orgnization's mission is a designated conservation initiative in Costa Rica that aims to bridge the cloud forests of the central mountainous Monteverde region with the coastal mangroves in the Gulf of Nicoya. They not only focus on preserving biodiversity and facilitating wildlife movement between these critical habitats but also emphasize strong community engagement and social impact. Through collaborative efforts with local communities, they promote sustainable land-use practices, environmental education, and ecotourism opportunities, empowering residents to actively participate in conservation efforts. By integrating scientific research with community-driven initiatives, they foster a harmonious relationship between people and nature, ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of both the environment and local livelihoods.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Communications Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Government and Public Administration

Communications Intern

About the Role

As a communications intern you will be responsible for updating the organization's social media presence (social media content, website design, mailing list database management, communication strategy).

About the Company

The Monteverde Community Fund (also known as Fondo Comunitario Monteverde) plays a vital role in fostering sustainability and resilience in the Monteverde region of Costa Rica.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Communications Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Government and Public Administration

Communications Intern

About the Role

As a communications intern you will be responsible for updating the organization's social media presence (social media content, website design, mailing list database management, communication strategy).

About the Company

The Monteverde Community Fund (also known as Fondo Comunitario Monteverde) plays a vital role in fostering sustainability and resilience in the Monteverde region of Costa Rica.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Communications Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Communications Intern

About the Role

In this role you can enhance the company's outreach and digital footprint. As part of your role, you'll revamp the communication strategy, breathing new life into our web presence. Collaborating closely with the team, craft engaging content, amplify their mission, and connect with diverse audiences worldwide. This internship offers a unique opportunity to merge creativity with conservation, leaving a lasting impact on both local and global scales.

About the Company

Rooted in Monteverde's history, this organization is a beacon of sustainability amidst growth and climate challenges. Committed to preserving the region's biodiversity and freshwater sources, it fosters community involvement and education. From its inception, the focus has been on safeguarding the watershed and supporting research initiatives. Through grants and partnerships, it empowers local organizations and individuals to champion water conservation and ecological education. Its vision echoes through generations, ensuring Monteverde's legacy of environmental stewardship thrives into the future.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Communications Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Communications Intern

About the Role

The intern will spearhead communication initiatives, engaging with community members to raise awareness about conservation efforts and facilitate dialogue on environmental issues. This internship offers a unique opportunity to engage with the community, making a tangible impact on biodiversity preservation and community empowerment.

About the Company

This orgnization's mission is a designated conservation initiative in Costa Rica that aims to bridge the cloud forests of the central mountainous Monteverde region with the coastal mangroves in the Gulf of Nicoya. They not only focus on preserving biodiversity and facilitating wildlife movement between these critical habitats but also emphasize strong community engagement and social impact. Through collaborative efforts with local communities, they promote sustainable land-use practices, environmental education, and ecotourism opportunities, empowering residents to actively participate in conservation efforts. By integrating scientific research with community-driven initiatives, they foster a harmonious relationship between people and nature, ensuring the long-term sustainability and resilience of both the environment and local livelihoods.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Community Health Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Community Health Intern

About the Role

There is a need to produce educational campaigns on health issues that are useful to the community. According to the diagnoses made (e.g., the 2022 community survey), it is necessary to produce more educational content and materials on topics such as cardiovascular diseases and mental health, as a priority. Followed by other health content with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

About the Company

This is a non-profit organization which has been operating in Monteverde since the 1980's. It has close ties with the community and conducts long-term environmental and social research. The organization also serves as a center for arts and science outreach to the community and a space for local residents to meet and learn about cultural and academic activities going on in the community.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Community Health Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Community Health Intern

About the Role

There is a need to produce educational campaigns on health issues that are useful to the community. According to the diagnoses made (e.g., the 2022 community survey), it is necessary to produce more educational content and materials on topics such as cardiovascular diseases and mental health, as a priority. Followed by other health content with a focus on health promotion and disease prevention.

About the Company

This is a non-profit organization which has been operating in Monteverde since the 1980's. It has close ties with the community and conducts long-term environmental and social research. The organization also serves as a center for arts and science outreach to the community and a space for local residents to meet and learn about cultural and academic activities going on in the community.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Eco-Tourism Planning Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Hospitality and Tourism

Eco-Tourism Planning Intern

About the Role

The intern would help create informational material about wild animal and plant species that live on the farm. This material would be created both in physical and digital formats to be incorporated into the social media of the farm.

About the Company

A small, family-owned business focused on ecotourism. They own a small private reserve where visitors can engage in environmentally friendly activities such as hiking and bird watching, as well as enjoy local food.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Eco-Tourism Planning Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Hospitality and Tourism

Eco-Tourism Planning Intern

About the Role

The intern would help create informational material about wild animal and plant species that live on the farm. This material would be created both in physical and digital formats to be incorporated into the social media of the farm.

About the Company

A small, family-owned business focused on ecotourism. They own a small private reserve where visitors can engage in environmentally friendly activities such as hiking and bird watching, as well as enjoy local food.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Ecology Research Assistant

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Ecology Research Assistant

About the Role

The objective of this internship is to collect research data for the different project of the MVI Research Program, in areas such as bird ecology & conservation, tropical habitat restoration & comparative forest integrity, bat distribution, water quality, and terrestrial mammals using Crandell Reserve; analyze data, interpret results and prepare the information for distribution to a wider audience.

About the Company

This is a non-profit organization which has been operating in Monteverde since the 1980's. It has close ties with the community and conducts long-term environmental and social research. The organization also serves as a center for arts and science outreach to the community and a space for local residents to meet and learn about cultural and academic activities going on in the community.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Ecology Research Assistant

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Ecology Research Assistant

About the Role

The objective of this internship is to collect research data for the different project of the MVI Research Program, in areas such as bird ecology & conservation, tropical habitat restoration & comparative forest integrity, bat distribution, water quality, and terrestrial mammals using Crandell Reserve; analyze data, interpret results and prepare the information for distribution to a wider audience.

About the Company

This is a non-profit organization which has been operating in Monteverde since the 1980's. It has close ties with the community and conducts long-term environmental and social research. The organization also serves as a center for arts and science outreach to the community and a space for local residents to meet and learn about cultural and academic activities going on in the community.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Environmental Education Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Education and Training

Environmental Education Intern

About the Role

The Intern would become involved in the environmental programs of the school, designing and directing activities for children in the school campus forest.

About the Company

This is a bilingual, private school that offers education from preschool to sixth grade in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The school is located on 106 acres of cloud forest and focuses on environmental education and sustainability. The school also provides financial support to 75% of its local students and welcomes international students and families.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Environmental Education Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Education and Training

Environmental Education Intern

About the Role

The Intern would become involved in the environmental programs of the school, designing and directing activities for children in the school campus forest.

About the Company

This is a bilingual, private school that offers education from preschool to sixth grade in Monteverde, Costa Rica. The school is located on 106 acres of cloud forest and focuses on environmental education and sustainability. The school also provides financial support to 75% of its local students and welcomes international students and families.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Environmental Outreach Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Environmental Outreach Intern

About the Role

The Environmental Outreach Intern will focus on Palo Vivo's community and environmental programs. These may include planning or monitoring reforestation efforts, teaching young children about forests through classes or through tree climbing, creating environmental education programs, planning and setting climbing routes on trees (depends on experience)

About the Company

A start-up NGO which seeks to create environmental awareness about the tropical forest through tree-climbing, reforestation and forest immersion. They focus on environmental education of young people through experiential learning in the forest.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Environmental Outreach Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Environmental Outreach Intern

About the Role

The Environmental Outreach Intern will focus on Palo Vivo's community and environmental programs. These may include planning or monitoring reforestation efforts, teaching young children about forests through classes or through tree climbing, creating environmental education programs, planning and setting climbing routes on trees (depends on experience)

About the Company

A start-up NGO which seeks to create environmental awareness about the tropical forest through tree-climbing, reforestation and forest immersion. They focus on environmental education of young people through experiential learning in the forest.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Forest Research Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Forest Research Intern

About the Role

The intern will assist in the current Endagered Tree conservation project for the insitute. This will involve some field work, some computer work, managing visitor groups, and assisting in the nursery and reforestation activities of the institution.

About the Company

This is a non-profit organization which has been operating in Monteverde since the 1980's. It has close ties with the community and conducts long-term environmental and social research. The organization also serves as a center for arts and science outreach to the community and a space for local residents to meet and learn about cultural and academic activities going on in the community.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Forest Research Intern

Spring 2025

Company Industry
Education and Training

Forest Research Intern

About the Role

CIEE Monteverde manages long-term forest plots which contribute to generate important data about the growth and carbon capture that happens in Premontane Rainforest. The intern would spend time in the field measuring trees and then processing this data to add to the existing database for long-term analysis.

About the Company

The university campus owned by CIEE also offers internships. These internships can range from academic internships to hands-on infrastructure and community work. Topics include continuation of long-term research projects, innovative research projects using the farm and lab installations, sustainable garden design, community outreach, certification in sustainability, and sustainable food production.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Forest Research Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources

Forest Research Intern

About the Role

The intern will assist in the current Endagered Tree conservation project for the insitute. This will involve some field work, some computer work, managing visitor groups, and assisting in the nursery and reforestation activities of the institution.

About the Company

This is a non-profit organization which has been operating in Monteverde since the 1980's. It has close ties with the community and conducts long-term environmental and social research. The organization also serves as a center for arts and science outreach to the community and a space for local residents to meet and learn about cultural and academic activities going on in the community.

Monteverde, Costa Rica

Forest Research Intern

Summer 2025

Company Industry
Education and Training

Forest Research Intern

About the Role

CIEE Monteverde manages long-term forest plots which contribute to generate important data about the growth and carbon capture that happens in Premontane Rainforest. The intern would spend time in the field measuring trees and then processing this data to add to the existing database for long-term analysis.

About the Company

The university campus owned by CIEE also offers internships. These internships can range from academic internships to hands-on infrastructure and community work. Topics include continuation of long-term research projects, innovative research projects using the farm and lab installations, sustainable garden design, community outreach, certification in sustainability, and sustainable food production.