Facilitator

Responsibilities

Turtle Work (30%)
- Conduct beach patrols at night to monitor nesting turtles and deter disturbances.
- Gather data on nesting turtles, including timing, size measurements, location, and egg numbers.
- Transport turtle nests to a hatchery for safer incubation.
- Count and release baby turtles found in the hatchery.
Indoor Work (20%)
- Enter data into spreadsheets, cataloguing facial identification photos of nesting mothers.
- Respond to inquiries via email regarding grants, volunteering, sponsorships, and invitations.
- Manage sponsorship records, send updates to sponsors, and provide certificates and receipts.
- Create and share content on social media platforms to raise awareness about turtle conservation.
- Engage in merchandising activities, such as making sea glass jewelry and managing merchandise stock.
Outdoor Work (20%)
- Build and maintain the turtle hatchery at the start and end of each season.
- Conduct beach cleanups to remove rubbish and maintain a safe environment for turtles.
- Sort and crush recyclable items, such as cans and plastic bottles.
- Assist in conducting outdoor activities for volunteers, including water safety, shore ecology, and shore snorkeling.
- Assist in delivering essential supplies like food, fuel, and materials to the island work site.
Onboarding of Interns (10%)
- Orient and train interns to perform the tasks mentioned above.
- Review interns' performance and provide updates on their progress.
- Assist in recruitment by reviewing applications and conducting interviews.
Guidance and Care of Participants (10%)
- Welcome and guide volunteers upon their arrival.
- Provide guidance during scheduled activities and take care of volunteer accommodations.
- Clear volunteer rooms after their departure.
Working with Guests (10%)
- Conduct daily turtle presentations for interested guests.
- Engage with guests, answer their questions, and provide information about conservation work.
- Give briefings to guests on rules and guidelines before observing nesting turtles or turtle releases.
- Act as a guide during turtle observation, ensuring guests remain quiet and respectful.
- Organize guest participation in activities alongside volunteers and facilitate their involvement.

Duration

7 months (one season) per year.

Benefits

Monthly salary.
Complimentary food and accommodation.
Opportunity to work in a beautiful coastal location.
Complimentary participation in snorkeling or diving activities.

To Apply

Send your CV and letter of intent to btcprojectfacilitator@gmail.com. Join us in making a difference in turtle conservation!