Internships

At Conservation International, our internships offer first-hand exposure to the work of nature conservation efforts in the Asia Pacific region.

Working alongside conservation professionals, you will have the opportunity to make a true difference in protecting nature - through field assignments and corporate roles. The Conservation International Internship Program is an immersive curriculum that is designed to develop and empower you as you explore your passion for conservation.

As a Conservation International Intern, you will experience the culture of a global non-profit organization, gain experience at the forefront of conservation, solve challenges that come with working in developing countries, implement creative solutions and learn from inspiring leaders. You will have the opportunity to interact with various stakeholders - from the government to local community members as well as businesses, to understand how successful conservation happens when people come together.

Internships are available all year round. Applicants will be required to go through a selection process and would need to commit to a minimum period of three months. The Internship Program is open to students who are currently enrolled in universities or polytechnics in Singapore.

The job description and application process for each internship is found within the links for each position. Please click on the links to find out more:

Conservation Finance Intern (POSITION OPEN)

We are seeking a promising and self-motivated Conservation Finance Intern to support the development of conservation financing knowledge and technical capacity building in Singapore and other markets in the Asia-Pacific Region where CI operates. Reporting to the Vice President, Sustainable Finance, Asia-Pacific, the intern will work alongside conservation financing experts in Singapore and across Conservation International’s regional and global network to design and develop financing solutions that address a broad range of climate and nature challenges and opportunities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Legal Intern (POSITION FILLED)

We are seeking a promising and self-motivated Legal Intern to support the long-term growth and success of Conservation International’s work in the Asia-Pacific Field Division for a period of 3-6 months. The intern will have opportunities to learn about Conservation International's work in more than 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific and the role of the General Counsel's Office in advancing the organization’s mission and will assist to advise, implement, and monitor best-in-class delivery of legal services.

Geospatial Analyst Intern (POSITION FILLED)

We are seeking a promising and self-motivated Geospatial Analyst Intern to support the long-term growth and success of Conservation International’s work in the Asia-Pacific Field Division. The intern will have the opportunity to work alongside Conservation International’s team in the Asia-Pacific to support the development of machine-learning algorithms for land cover classification, assess the accuracy of land cover maps, and validate land cover classification outputs throughout priority sites such as the Philippines.

Blue Carbon Research Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Working under the Senior Director of the International Blue Carbon Institute and working with colleagues based in the Asia-Pacific Field Division and globally, the intern will support Conservation International’s blue carbon research programs in reviewing scientific literature, summarize findings, contribute to research reports or papers, and a ssist with data collection and analysis. The intern will play a pivotal role advancing our applied blue carbon research initiatives and programs. 

Bushfire Greenhouse Gas Emissions Mapping Intern  (POSITION FILLED)

Working with the Terrestrial Conservation Officer and Conservation International’s team in New Caledonia, the intern will support the local government and stakeholders by planning bushfire management projects and monitoring the effectiveness and impact of these programs.

Freshwater Data Analysis Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Working with the Director of Hydroinformatics based in Singapore, Conservation International’s Global Freshwater Science team and Asia-Pacific Field Division, the intern will support regional analysis of freshwater ecosystems and analyze results from hydrological models and field surveys.

Geospatial Analysis and REDD+ Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Working with the Senior Director of Carbon Development based in Singapore, the intern will  have the opportunity to work alongside Conservation International’s team in Cambodia and the Philippines to support landcover classification map development and build a radar-based forest disturbance alert system within the project sites.

Marketing and Communications Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Working with the Communications Manager based in Singapore, the intern will have opportunities to learn about Conservation International's work in more than 10 countries in the Asia-Pacific, marketing techniques that can help increase conservation-related behavior, the role of communications in supporting conservation goals, and interact with people across different areas of expertise.

Youth Engagement and Digital Media Intern (POSITION FILLED)

Working with the Senior Manager of Youth and Community Engagement based in Singapore, the intern will have the opportunity to work alongside other youth interested in nature conservation and sustainability and support the creation of a platform that amplifies the voice of youth in Singapore and highlights concrete, youth-led activities to address climate change.