marketing internships

On our Marketing Internship Program, put your social media and marketing skills into practice while contributing to a noble cause at grassroots NGOs and nonprofit organizations in Nosara. This is the ultimate marketing internship abroad!

Start Dates

Year-round

Duration

2 months

Cost

from C$3,999

Announcement

Official Programme Launch Date Coming Soon - We Thank You For Your Patience

Program Overview

It’s no secret that social media and marketing play a significant role in raising awareness for NGO and nonprofit organizations. There is a bevy of responsible organizations in Nosara who could use your talents to help spread their message and gain traction! From fundraising to attracting volunteers, put your courses into practice while making a tangible impact at the grassroots level in Costa Rica.

As a marketing intern, you will play an integral part in telling their story, engaging their supporters and driving donations. Plus, working for a small nonprofit will expose you to all aspects of the organization, giving you a good insight into how nonprofits operate. Learn from passionate social entrepreneurs with a wealth of experience and enhance your social media and marketing skills by working on a range of marketing projects.

From market research and analysis to content marketing; driving community engagement to running marketing campaigns on websites and social, this is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in different fields of marketing, which will open up a wealth of opportunities for your future career.

What’s Included

Pre-departure

  • Unpaid social media marketing internship placement
  • Personal trip coordinator
  • Step-by-step visa application support
  • Resume review and revisions
  • Assistance with booking flights and choosing travel insurance
  • Personal pre-departure orientation
  • Info pack with everything you need to know about living in Costa Rica

In Country

  • Airport transfer
  • Accommodation
  • In-country orientation
  • In-country program coordinator
  • Ongoing monitoring
  • Optional Spanish lessons can be arranged
  • Fun social events!

The Outcome

  • Gain a certificate of your marketing internship hours to add to your resume
  • Make in real impact
  • Gain marketing work experience from an organization that shares your values

What’s Not Included

Flights, medical insurance, visa and/or work permit application fees, local transportation, food & rent.

Have Questions?

Interested to chat with us to learn more about this program?

What Will I Do?

We offer internship opportunities with local organizations in Nosara with a mission to positively impact the local community and environment. Work for social enterprises covering a variety of causes, including conservation, environmental protection, community development, ecotourism and tons more.

Daily activities might include:

  • Create photo and video content for social media platforms
  • Contribute to the digital marketing strategy
  • Write blogs or website content
  • Optimize SEO on websites
  • Contribute to outreach, fundraising, or partnership development to broaden reach
  • Collaborate on social media strategy

 

Let’s Get Started!

You can start at any time of the year. We typically ask for three months’ notice before you plan to leave Canada so you can make the most of our support in preparing you for your adventure abroad. Want to leave sooner? No problem, we’ll put your services on high priority!

FAQs

What type of organization will I work for during my internship in Costa Rica?

We offer social media and marketing internship placements in a multitude of fields, from conservation to tourism to community development. Let us know more about your skills and interest and we can recommend the ideal fit to use your marketing skills towards the greater good

How long will my internship last and how many hours per week will I work?

Your placement will last for 2 months, but if you need a longer placement, we can accommodate your request. Please note that stays over 90 days require a visa.

In terms of hours per week, we can be flexible and accommodate your needs and preferences. Typically, interns work between 20-35 hours per week. We understand that everyone’s situation is different, so we will work with you to create a schedule that works best for you.

What type of skills will I learn and develop during my social media marketing internship?

During your marketing internship, you will have the opportunity to learn and develop a variety of skills that will be beneficial to your future career. These skills include cross-cultural communication, adaptability, exposure to the Spanish language, social media marketing, website development and maintenance, blog writing, and photo/video creation.

Through our Marketing Internship Program, you will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and campaigns, giving you hands-on experience in using social media to promote businesses and organizations. You will also learn how to write engaging content for blog posts and website copy, as well as how to create visually appealing photos and videos to accompany your content.