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Eco-Resort and Conservation Coordinator

Location: Bubbles Dive Resort, Pulau Perhentian, Malaysia​​

Commitment: Approximately 8 months (March - October 2027)

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Conservation work isn't just about turtles. â€‹

​It’s also about people, teamwork and keeping things running behind the scenes.

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Do you take responsibility without being reminded, notice what needs doing, and step in without being asked? Do you enjoy working with people, helping others learn, and finding solutions when plans change?

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If this sounds like you, we'd love to have you on our team.

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About The Role

 

This is a hybrid conservation, programme coordination and guest-facing role based at Bubbles Dive Resort, Perhentian Island. Bubbles Turtle Conservation (BTC) operates within the resort, so the role connects conservation work with everyday resort operations.

 

You'll help coordinate conservation activities, manage interns, conduct experiential programmes, and support resort reception and guest services.

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What will you be doing? 

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1. Keeping conservation operations running

  • Coordinate daily conservation activities, work schedules and intern duties.

  • Train, guide and supervise a small team of interns.

  • Ensure conservation procedures are followed and records are properly maintained.

  • Monitor the quality and completion of conservation work.

  • Help resolve operational issues and step into fieldwork when needed.

  • Support conservation reports, documentation, supplies and logistics.

  • Administrative work and conservation correspondence.

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2. Helping people experience and understand conservation

  • Coordinate our Turtle Conservation Experiential Programme.

  • Welcome participants and conduct programme briefings.

  • Conduct workshops and programme activities.

  • Look after participant welfare and the overall programme experience.

  • Help people understand the work we do and why it matters.

  • Maintain social media content.

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3. Being part of the resort team

  • Welcome resort guests and conduct check-ins and briefings.

  • Explain our eco-resort practices and turtle-friendly guidelines.

  • Assist with guest enquiries, email correspondence and arrangements.

  • Communicate with other resort departments to resolve guest needs.

  • Support reception and administrative duties according to the work roster.​​​​​​​​​​

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What does a typical day look like?

​Mornings may involve welcoming resort guests and programme participants, assisting with check-ins and handling reception duties. Afternoons and evenings may be spent conducting workshops, coordinating conservation activities, supervising interns and checking their work, with occasional night shifts for turtle nesting and hatchling activities.

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Daily schedules and responsibilities will vary depending on operational needs, with duties shared and rotated among team members.

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Who are we looking for? 

More than experience, we're interested in your attitude towards work and people. Fresh graduates and candidates with a few years of working experience are welcome to apply.

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Requirements:

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  • Malaysian citizen and university graduate.

  • Good command of English, Mandarin is a plus.

  • Able to swim (some workshops are conducted in water).

  • Comfortable using computers for everyday administrative tasks.

  • Able to live and work on the island for approximately 8 months.​​

  • In good health and comfortable with outdoor activities and fieldwork. 

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Benefits

  • Salary: RM2,500/month (gross before EPF and SOCSO deduction).

  • Shared accommodation and staff meals provided.

  • Resort buffet meals twice a week.

  • Four rest days per month.

  • Overtime payment for reception duties.

  • One diving course.

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Interested?

Send your CV to turtle@bubblesdc.com with a few lines about yourself, including what you think would be most challenging about this role for you.

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