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Boost Your Career as an Orangutan Media Intern!

Are you passionate about wildlife and social media? Our Sumatra grassroots wildlife programme is offering an exciting Communications Internship opportunity. This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in conservation communications and make a real impact on orangutan preservation.

For this Media Internship, you’ll manage our Instagram and Facebook presence, create engaging content, and build our online community. You’ll work directly with our team to gather stories and materials from our conservation efforts, transforming them into compelling social media posts, graphics, and multimedia content. This internship provides valuable experience in social media marketing and content creation within the conservation sector.

Skills and Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include crafting visually appealing posts, interacting with followers, and contributing to our overall communication strategy. While graphic design (Canva/InShot) and email marketing (Mailchimp) are a plus, your passion for wildlife and strong communication skills are paramount. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a communications internship with a focus on environmental impact.

  • Essential skills: strong written and verbal communication, a creative mindset, excellent time management, and the ability to work independently or collaboratively. Attention to detail is crucial. Previous experience in communication, marketing, or non-profits is advantageous.
  • Personal qualities: a genuine passion for environmental conservation, adaptability, a positive attitude, and commitment to ethical communication.
  • Responsibilities: managing social media, content creation, and potential support for newsletters and fundraising. You’ll monitor engagement metrics and contribute to volunteer engagement through targeted communications.

This social media internship is ideal for those seeking hands-on experience in the conservation sector while using their digital communication skills to make a real impact for wildlife conservation.

It is not suitable for students who need to complete an academic project or gain credits for their degree, as no academic supervision is provided on-site.

If you’re ready to put your social media skills to use in a meaningful way, apply now!

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Please get in touch if you have any questions
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♥ FULL-TIME, VOLUNTEER BASIS
♥ DURATION: 1-6 MONTHS
♥ LOCATION: NORTH SUMATRA, INDONESIA
♥ NO STUDY SUPERVISION 
♥ US$1,330.- / 1 month (ACCOMMODATION/FOOD)
♥ US$ 245.- per additional week

I was overjoyed to see orangutans daily and be welcomed by such a wonderful community of people. I will hopefully be back one day, living in the jungle was undoubtedly the best thing I have done

Riley Peterson (USA)

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Explore Sumatra's natural and cultural delights

Your project site is on the edge of the Unesco-listed Gunung Leuser National Park in North Sumatra: one of the most abundant tropical rainforests in Asia. The Batu Kapal site is just outside the village of Bukit Lawang where you can find a selection of guest houses and eateries. The village has built a reputation for primate spotting, but is still relatively unspoilt with only local accommodation and food outlets. It takes about 3 hours to reach Bukit Lawang by road from Medan International airport. All transfers from and to Medan airport are included in your fee.

Apart from the lush forest, the area offers plenty to explore. You can go river-tubing in the Landak river or caving to see the bats and swallows. The Tangkahan elephant sanctuary is a day trip away. If you like to learn more about the wonderful local culture, then we can arrange cultural trips and visits to the famous volcanic Lake Toba with its rich indigenous Batak tribal heritage.

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WHAT YOU CAN OFFER:

  • Experience in communication, social media and content creation
  • Fluency in the English language, excellent written skills
  • Familiarity with graphic design and email marketing desirable
  • Self-motivated with a positive attitude
  • Time management and organisational skills
  • Competent in creating engaging content
  • Ability to work independently or collaboratively
  • Creative mindset and committed to ethical communication

WHAT YOU CAN GAIN:

  • The opportunity to make a real difference
  • Exposure to genuine orangutan conservation
  • Develop your digital and creative communication skills
  • A varied workload: social media, field activities, fundraising
  • Immersion into a wonderfully different culture
  • The chance to explore beautiful Indonesia
  • CV skills and a reference
  • The chance to develop your network

YOUR ON-SITE ACCOMMODATION

You will need to arrange your own international travel to Medan. From there, a transfer by private car is included in your fee, with motorcycle transport for the final stretch into the jungle (last 5 miles).

Accommodation is dormitory-style with shared bathroom facilities, a cold-water shower, and a Western-style toilet. A mattress, fresh bedding, a pillow, and a mosquito net are provided, and you only need to bring your towel and toiletries.

YOUR FOOD AND FACILITIES

Three cooked buffet-style meals are provided daily and shared with the whole team. Meals typically include a variety of Indonesian dishes such as rice, noodles, vegetables, curries, tofu, and eggs, with breakfast options like pancakes, omelettes, and fresh fruit.

Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets can be accommodated, and free coffee, tea, and water are available throughout the day.

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START DATES:

This project accepts interns throughout the year.

MINIMUM AGE FOR THIS PROJECT: 18 years

Includes:

  • Accommodation in a dormitory-style setting with private partitioned areas
  • Shared local toilets and shower facilities
  • Three cooked meals per day (local cuisine)
  • Vegetarian and special dietary requirements catered for
  • Laundry service
  • Daily cleaning of facilities

Excludes: 

  • Flights
  • Personal insurance
  • Transportation to/from the centre
  • Visa costs
  • Additional snacks or drinks

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Help us save wildlife and their habitats!

Malaysian Wildlife is a programme by Biodiversity Business, a non-profit organisation. We’re working to protect endangered animals in Asia. We do this by supporting local conservation projects through eco-tourism, volunteer opportunities, and education.

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