Go APE in one of the world’s wildest places
APE programmes are broadly focused on the conservation of the orangutans of Malaysia, through orangutan welfare and conservation programmes. There is also an emphasis on endangered animals in Malaysia including the sun bear, pygmy elephant and sea turtle. All this conservation and education work is entirely funded by volunteer contributions and coordinated by our exceptional programme coordinators.
What will you do?
During your Borneo Marketing Internship, you will help the APE team with their website (content creation), social media and newsletter. You will receive training and a full induction after your arrival in Kuala Lumpur, where the APE offices are based. After approx. one month, you will head over to Sabah in East Malaysia (Borneo) where you will be immersed in APE’s amazing conservation programmes including reforesting parts of the famous orangutan habitat on the shores of the Kinabatangan river. Another signature programme is the welfare and enrichment of the Borneo sun bear. You will stay in Borneo for one whole month and then head back to the KL office to complete your marketing campaigns. See the sights of Kuala Lumpur whilst based at our marketing intern accommodation. Develop both marketing and conservation skills to enhance your CV plus enjoy a wealth of additional benefits during your marketing internship
What will you gain:
– Excellent communication skills to influence and inform
– Content creation for specific target audiences, including blogging website maintenance using WordPress
– Social media marketing and management
– Competency to create email campaigns in MailChimp
– Knowledge and implementation of SEO (Search Engine Optimization)
– Setting SMART goals and monitoring progress
– Efficient time management and working to set deadlines
– Practical experience in conservation
– Skills for your CV and reference letter
– Training and mentoring from your personal Coach
What do we need from you:
– Strong interest in conservation and acquiring professional marketing skills
– Highly organised and ability to work to a schedule
– Team player but also comfortable working independently
– Good attention to detail
– Flexible and adaptable
– IT competency and use of own laptop
– Good level of English, verbal and written
Your personal Marketing Coach
Barbara is the Founder of the SustanainableMarketing.Academy. She is a lifelong professional marketer who teaches at Cambridge Marketing College. She is also an official tutor and examiner for the Chartered Institute of Marketing.
Her passion for nature and wildlife led to the creation of this online learning hub. So that anyone with an interest in conservation and sustainability can get the communication skills to make a positive impact on the environment.
Field Internships and Volunteering
Field Internships and Volunteering
2 to 12 weeks, chosen locations
A wide range of different internships and volunteering projects, in a variety of amazing locations, allows you to gain practical skills and valuable work experience in conservation offered by Malaysian Wildlife.