The Island Internship

What we're looking for in our Island Intern

You're a travel loving, adventure-centric, ambitious individual on a wild and mysterious tropical island smack dab in the heart of Panama — it's bound to be a good story, and we want to hear it. Nearby there are completely uninhabited islands, waterfalls and indigenous people who still live the way they did hundreds of years ago. Get dirty, get close and jump in head first — just be sure to snap a picture and take some mental notes because the world can't wait to hear about your island adventures.

Besides the requisites — exploring, participating in heart-racing adventure sports, connecting with our neighbors and soaking up the surrounding beauty, we're very open to how you choose to spend your time. In fact, we can't wait to hear how this experience fits into your greater life purpose. Perhaps you are a budding travel writer, environmentalist, architect, biologist, archaeologist, social media strategist, anthropologist or even a mobile app developer - we want you to shape this experience into your dream job. We've provided the stunning tropical island — the rest is up to you.

Requirements

• A true love of nature, even muddy, slimy or slithering nature
• An appreciation for travel - real travel, not just tourist traps and spring break crowds
• A passion for blogging and creating awareness
• Availability to live in Panama for 4 weeks during the summer of 2012
• Must have completed a minimum of two years at a college or university prior to June 2012
• Be at least 20 years of age
• A US or Canadian citizen with a valid Passport
• Excellent conversational and interpersonal skills and a high energy level
• Fluent in English with exceptional writing skills
• Ability to cleverly communicate an idea and capture an audience
• Ability to work independently with remote supervision
• Physical fitness level appropriate to hike uneven terrain and participate in outdoor adventure activities, including but not exclusive to: camping, hiking, ocean swimming, sport fishing, scuba diving, boating and horseback riding
• Comprehensive ability and experience using a digital camera, video camera and multiple social media and blogging platforms

Responsibilities

• Document your experience using photographs, video blogs and at least four compelling blog posts a week
• Share your experience on social media platforms including Facebook, Twitter and our blog, The Ambler
• Participate in adventure sports, cultural activities and day trips in Panama
• Represent Isla Palenque as a company ambassador by leading and hosting sophisticated clientele on tours of the island and surrounding areas
• Generate your own curriculum that fits in with your career goal and accounts for your time spent as Island Intern
• Spend time independently exploring the island in order to discover its unique and extraordinary qualities, such as rare plant and animal species
• Complete research to support blog posts about island discoveries
• Interview Isla Palenque staff, visitors, English speaking Panamanian vendors, researchers, expatriates or tour leaders and compile compelling articles with interview content
• Have the time of your life!

Rewards

• Room, board and meals on Isla Palenque for 4 weeks
• All airfare and transportation to and from Isla Palenque
• A $2,500 stipend
• Multiple adventure experiences and day trips
• University internship credit if applicable
• The experience of a lifetime