[Geog_Jobs] FW: National Geographic Society Geography Internship Program Application Open Now!

Tue Oct 7 16:50:01 EDT 2014

From: National Geographic Society Geography Intern Program [mailto:geographyinterns=ngs.org at mail97.atl91.mcsv.net] On Behalf Of National Geographic Society Geography Intern Program
Sent: Tuesday, October 07, 2014 4:15 PM
To: Dyer, James
Subject: National Geographic Society Geography Internship Program Application Open Now!

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October 7, 2014

Dear Department Chairperson:
It is my pleasure to announce the 2015 National Geographic Society Geography Intern Program for university and college juniors, seniors, and master’s students majoring in geography, GIS, or cartography. Interest in the program has remained strong since its inception in 1981. By the end of 2014, more than 800 students will have participated as NGS Geography Interns.
      We are offering a limited number of 12 week paid internships for the spring, summer, and fall of 2015. The program is designed to give students a professional learning experience through participation in various divisions of the National Geographic Society. Interns may be assigned to work in one of the many divisions within the National Geographic Society and so individual projects and assignments will vary.  Most include some degree of research, writing, working in teams, and self-direction. Divisions that have hosted interns in the past include National Geographic Magazine; Maps/Cartographic; Education and Children's Media; the Research, Conservation & Exploration Group; Explorer’s Programs; National Geographic Channel Standard and Practices and others.
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We are looking for well-rounded students who have a breadth of interests and work experiences, and who are committed to the field of geography. Your assistance in encouraging the most promising students to apply to the program is always appreciated. We seek your help in the selection process by writing letters of recommendation for applicants.
For clarification or additional information about the program, please do not hesitate to email geographyinterns at ngs.org<mailto:geographyinterns at ngs.org>.

Sincerely,
Kim Hulse
Director, Education Programs

Application Details
Interns are required to apply online. Students must furnish all of the following materials in PDF form, attached to the online application:

 1.  cover letter (200 words or less);
 2.  short essay (500 words or less) relating experiences that led the applicant to formal training in geography, stating his or her professional goals, and explaining why she or he wishes to participate in the 2015 National Geographic Society Geography Intern Program;
 3.  complete résumé that includes each of the following: the applicant’s extracurricular activities, awards and recognitions;  employment history; a list of specific skills such as software or language proficiencies; and other relevant information such as special interests, hobbies, and travel;
 4.  up-to-date unofficial college transcripts.

In addition, three letters of recommendation must be sent as .docs or .pdfs to geographyinterns at ngs.org<mailto:geographyinterns at ngs.org> from each of the following:

 1.  the applicant’s department chair or academic advisor,
 2.  a geography faculty member with whom the applicant has been associated,
 3.  a person of the applicant’s choice outside of the department (professional reference preferred).

Please find additional information and background at: http://education.nationalgeographic.com/education/ngs-geography-internship

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