Work for Survival

Offers of work and volunteering opportunities with Survival London are posted here.

Survival does not manage any projects overseas – we do assist some projects with tribal peoples, but these are run by the tribe itself. We do not send volunteers into the field, or sponsor any visitors other than our own staff.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we can only respond to applicants we would like to interview in the near future. We apologise for this. If you apply for a position and do not hear from us within ten days, please assume that we will not be pursuing your application at this time. You are, however, welcome to apply for other positions as they arise.

Intern for US Media (London)

Getting tribal peoples’ issues into the press, and media in the wider sense, is crucial to their long-term survival. This position requires candidates to have English as a maternal language, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Based in our London office, you will liaise with our office in San Francisco to help promote our work in the US. This will include working with traditional forms of press as well as contemporary social media outlets. An interest in the press and media is essential. Experience of living in the US, as well as the ability to speak Spanish, are highly desirable.

Depending on your skills, you might also be working on outreach projects, conducting interviews and even doing the research necessary to produce new work specific to the US.

As well as an enthusiasm for and commitment to Survival’s work, you will be organised and have good time-management skills. The ability to work as part of a team and take pleasure in routine, as well as more challenging tasks, is important.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who have a right to live and volunteer in the UK. Please specify this information in your cover letter. To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 page) to cc@survivalinternational.org

Location: Survival’s London office (near Barbican)
Time: 10am-6pm
Duration: At least 2 days per week for a minimum of 6 months (negotiable)

Intern for US Media (San Francisco)

Getting tribal peoples’ issues into the press, and media in the wider sense, is crucial to their long-term survival. This position requires candidates to have English as a maternal language, with excellent oral and written communication skills.

Based in our San Francisco office, you will help promote our work in the US. This will include working with traditional forms of press as well as contemporary social media outlets. An interest in the press and media is essential. Proficiency in Spanish is highly desirable.

Depending on your skills, you might also be working on outreach projects, conducting interviews and even doing the research necessary to produce new work specific to the US.

As well as an enthusiasm for and commitment to Survival’s work, you will be organized and have good time-management skills. The ability to work as part of a team and take pleasure in routine, as well as more challenging tasks, is important.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who have a right to live and volunteer in the US. Please specify this information in your cover letter. To apply, please send a resume and cover letter (no longer than 1 page) to tt@survivalinternational.org.

Compensation: Travel expenses
Location: Survival’s San Francisco office (Dogpatch)
Time: 10am-6pm
Duration: At least 2 days per week for a minimum of 6 months (negotiable)

Campaigns Department Intern (London)

Survival is offering a paid internship in the Campaigns Department, salary £12,000 pro rata for 11 months. This is a unique opportunity to be at the heart of Survival’s vital campaigning work for tribal peoples.

For more information about this post, download the job profile. Please note that good Spanish is essential, and Portuguese is an advantage. If you wish to apply, download and fill in the application form.

Please return completed application forms by post to: Campaigns internship vacancy, Survival International, 6 Charterhouse Buildings, London, EC1M 7ET, or by email to internship@survivalinternational.org

There is no closing date. Internship first advertised here 30 March 2010.

International Media/Press Intern

Getting tribal peoples’ issues into the press, and media in the wider sense, is crucial to their long-term survival. This position requires candidates to have as a maternal language one of the following: German, French, Italian, Spanish, or Dutch. A high level of proficiency in English is required for all applicants.

Based in our London office, you will liaise with the relevant overseas office to help promote our work in your language worldwide. This will include working with traditional forms of press as well as contemporary social media outlets. An interest in the press and media is essential, as are excellent oral and written communication skills.

Depending on your skills, you might also be conducting interviews and even doing the research necessary to produce new work specific to the language in which you work.

As well as an enthusiasm for and commitment to Survival’s work, you will be organised and have good time-management skills. The ability to work as part of a team and take pleasure in routine, as well as more challenging tasks, is important.

Applications will only be considered from candidates who have a right to live and volunteer in the UK. Please specify this information in your cover letter.

To apply, please send a CV and cover letter (no longer than 1 page) to cc@survivalinternational.org

Location: Survival’s London office (near Barbican)
Time: 10am-6pm
Duration: At least 2 days per week for a minimum of 6 months (negotiable)