…we knew that would catch your eye!
And it’s not just an eye catcher… it’s actually a real internship opportunity brought to you by the crafty folks at Malibu Rum!
Here’s all the info you need!
What is the Malibu Beach Internship? Malibu wants to make preserving the beach, well—another day at the beach! In celebration of their recent partnership with Reef Check—a non-profit dedicated to monitoring, protecting and rehabilitating reefs worldwide—Malibu will select ten (10) individuals to participate in a Malibu Beach Internship where they will monitor reef health and promote the preservation of coral reef ecosystems worldwide. The team of selected interns will be sent on a ten-day assignment to Thailand, the Maldives or the Philippines where they will conduct Reef Check surveys, as well as participate in training sessions and have the opportunity to become certified Reef Check EcoDivers all on behalf of Malibu. See Requirements for complete details.
If I am selected as a Malibu Beach Intern, will I have to pay for anything? If selected as a Malibu Beach Intern, you will receive round-trip airfare to a pre-selected internship assignment location in Thailand, the Maldives or the Philippines (Malibu to select internship assignment location) as well as room and board at Reef Check’s on-site educational facility and SCUBA certification (total value of approximately $3,000 USD). All additional incidentals outside of airfare, room and board and SCUBA certification will be the responsibility of the selected interns.
Who can apply for the Malibu Beach Internship? Anyone who is at least 21 years old and possesses the passion, spontaneity and dedication that the internship calls for! Applicants must be eligible to travel outside of the U.S. between October 15, 2009 and November 15, 2009 for at least ten days, and complete an application (See “How do I apply?” below) that explains why they should be chosen for the Malibu Beach Internship.
How do I apply? Applications will be available beginning July 1, 2009 online at www.Malibu-Rum.com/ReefCheck. The online Application Questionnaire will include a 500 word writing composition where applicants will answer the following questions: 1) Why should Malibu and Reef Check choose you? 2) What motivates you to positively impact your community? 3) How would you spread the word about reef protection? 4) What makes you qualified to become a beach intern? In addition to the writing composition, applicants must also provide creative examples that answer the following questions: 1) How do you engage your world? 2) What are you passionate about? 3) How do you get your island on? Inclusion of photos, images and video are not required but highly encouraged (maximum upload total should not exceed 20mb). Completed applications must be submitted no later than August 31, 2009 by 11:59:59 pm EST. Any content deemed inappropriate will disqualify the applicant without notification. Each applicant may apply only once. All application content, including any images, photos and/or video becomes the sole property of Pernod Ricard and may be used for broadcast and promotional purposes in perpetuity including but not limited to the posting of applicants’ images, photos and/or videos onto Malibu’s social networking sites. Please note that incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Who are you looking for? We are looking for applicants who are passionate about the environment and the preservation of our ecosystems. Those who are creative, enthusiastic, have a zest for life and a strong sense of community spirit are highly encouraged to apply.
What is the selection criteria? Emphasis in application review will be placed on creativity of application response, persuasiveness of written composition and the embodiment of Malibu’s spirit of getting your island on. We are looking for applications that best capture the individual’s spontaneity, adventurous attitude, sense of humor and willingness to try new things. A passion for the outdoors and community spirit are also musts! For a detailed overview of selection criteria, please see Requirements.
Will I be interviewed for this? Twenty (20) selected finalists will be notified on or before September 7, 2009 and will be required to participate in a phone interview on September 14, 2009. The ten (10) selected internship recipients will be announced on September 28, 2009.
What is the timing? Applications will be accepted from 12:01 am EST July 1, 2009 through August 31, 2009 at 11:59:59 pm EST. The twenty (20) selected finalists will be notified on or before September 7, 2009 and must be available for an interview via phone on September 14, 2009. The ten (10) selected internship recipients will be announced on September 28, 2009, must sign and return a consulting agreement with appropriate documentation by October 3, 2009 and be available to travel to Thailand, the Maldives or the Philippines between October 15, 2009 and November 15, 2009 for at least ten days.
If I am selected, will I have to do anything after the internship is over? Selected interns may be involved within the judging process next year as part of the 2010 Malibu Beach Internship judging panel. For a complete overview of internship assignments, please see Requirements.
What if my question is not answered here? Please contact info@MalibuBeachInternship.com and your questions will be answered as soon as possible and in the order that they are received.
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