Work With Us

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We offer a unique and interesting opportunity to gain insight and experience into youth climate leadership training, sustainable travel, and ecotourism in the Dominican Republic. We are seeking to fill three internship positions: Journalism and Communications Intern, Community Outreach and Partnership Development Intern, and Corporate Sponsorship and Market Research Intern.

As a Journalism and Communication Intern, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our storytelling and communication strategies, helping to inspire global audiences to engage in sustainable travel and climate action.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Content Creation: Create videos and social media posts, reels, stories, and carrousels and write compelling blog articles, and newsletters that highlight Globetrotting Dominicana's story, mission, and activities.

Campaign Development: Plan, create, and execute tailored communication campaigns backed by market research to promote programs, events, and initiatives.

Newsletter and Blog Management: Research content to write and manage regular newsletters and blog posts, ensuring that they provide value, are engaging, and align with branding.

Social Media Strategy: Develop content calendars, post across platforms, and engage with followers to build community and awareness.

Market Research: Identify trends and gather market insights to inform communication strategies and reach target audiences.

Qualifications

● Excellent writing, video-editing, and storytelling skills.

● Proficiency with social media platforms and tools (Instagram, Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, LinkedIn).

● Experience with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Photoshop, Illustrator) and/or video editing (Capcut, Adobe Premiere) is a plus.

● Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

● Passion for sustainable development, climate action, tourism, and cultural exchange.

● Familiarity with Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and WordPress is preferred

Internship

This internship offers valuable experience in community engagement, partnership building, and strategic outreach. As a Community Outreach and Partnership Development Intern, you will be at the forefront of establishing and managing meaningful relationships with a wide range of stakeholders to advance Globetrotting Dominicana’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Research & Participation: Identify and attend relevant events, conferences, and community gatherings; coordinate registration and represent Globetrotting Dominicana at these events to promote our mission and services.

Client Recruitment: Engage with potential clients at events and through outreach efforts, presenting Globetrotting Dominicana’s unique offerings and building interest in our programs.

Relationship Building: Cultivate relationships with corporate and community stakeholders, including elected officials, schools, universities, nonprofits, and local organizations.

Outreach Campaigns: Develop and implement outreach and marketing strategies to enhance our community presence and expand our network of supporters.

Database Management: Maintain an organized database of partners, event contacts, and potential leads for future collaborations.

Corporate Engagement: Identify corporations that align with our mission, conduct outreach, and assist in writing sponsorship proposals and partnership agreements.

Workshop and Training Coordination: Help design and coordinate workshops and training sessions tailored to the needs of private schools, nonprofits, and other partners.

Qualifications

● Proficiency in Spanish and evening and weekend availability are a must. 

● Ability to travel throughout NYC for events is a must.

● Strong communication and public speaking skills.

● Ability to build rapport with diverse stakeholders, including clients, partners, and community leaders.

● Proactive, organized, and detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

● Interest in sustainable development, tourism, climate action, education, or related fields.

● Experience with outreach or event coordination is a plus.

● Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite is preferred

This internship offers hands-on experience in corporate sponsorship development, market research, and partnership building. As a Corporate Sponsorships and Market Research Intern, you will help identify funding opportunities and build strategic relationships to support Globetrotting Dominicana’s mission.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Corporate and Funder Research: Identify corporations, foundations, and other potential funders whose values align with our mission. Create a database of leads and relevant funding opportunities.

Partnership Development: Build relationships with private schools, nonprofits, and churches, presenting opportunities for collaboration through career fairs, parent meetings, workshops, and educational programs.

Stakeholder Engagement: Conduct outreach to corporations and potential funders via email, phone, and video calls.

Feedback Collection: Gather insights from schools, parents, nonprofits, and churches to understand their needs and priorities, incorporating feedback into marketing and collaboration strategies.

Proposal Development: Assist in crafting sponsorship proposals, partnership agreements, and presentations for corporate and community stakeholders.

Market Analysis: Research market trends to identify new opportunities for sponsorships, clients, collaborations, and program expansion.

Qualifications

● Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.

● Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills for building relationships with diverse stakeholders.

● Ability to draft professional correspondence, sponsorship proposals, and presentations.

● Proactive and organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks.

● Interest in sustainability, climate action, education, tourism, or community development.

● Proficiency in Google Suite, Microsoft Office Suite is preferred. 

To Apply

To apply, please send your CV / resume to milka@globetrottindominicana.net

Interns should be able to commit to 10-15 hours per week. Work will be remote.

You are welcome to apply at any time. We will review submissions and contact applicants

soon for the respective term regarding our application review, interview, and selection

process. 

We welcome interns who are university students, youth activists, climate and nature

enthusiasts, travel lovers, and others. There are no limitations around age, background, etc.

Internship Terms

6 month commitment

Compensation: This position is volunteer. If you are applying via the Colin Powell Career

Fellows Paid Internships Program, you may be eligible for a stipend provided by the Colin

Powell School. The rate provided is $18/hr for up to 300 internship hours.

Volunteer

Whether you would like to work on a specific project and have a particular skill set to offer, or would just like to get involved, please let us know! If you decided to volunteer there is no financial compensation but your time may be applied toward a discount for future Youth Climate Leadership Trainings.ed a new location, redesigned your shop, or added a new product or service? Don't keep it to yourself, let folks know.