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Biology & Education Assistant
Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center - RAREC
Iquitos, Lima, Peru, Latin America
Job Type | Student |
Salary | 3 meals per day and accommodations on-site covered, free use of laundry room, wifi and other services |
Deadline | Nov 15, 2025 |
Experience | 0 - 1 years |
START DATE: DECEMBER
TASKS:
- Support in the implementation catalogues of different species in RAREC.
- Develop and implement the Terrarium, an area in RAREC to breed amphibians, insects and other species for educational purposes.
- Support in research on native wildlife species, with a focus on conservation strategies.
- Participate in the planning and execution of conservation projects.
- Conduct field surveys to assess the health of local ecosystems and monitor species populations.
- Manage databases for animal records, research data, and environmental monitoring results.
- Give lectures about conservations topics to interns and volunteers.
- Supervise and support volunteers and interns in daily tasks and projects.
- Develop and present educational materials for workshops, school visits, or community events.
- Collaborate in the Education Program to plan, prepare, and run environmental education programs.
- Support to ensure a safe and stimulating educational environment.
- Lead English and computer lessons, linked with environmental education, including sustainable development as community outreach programs.
- Provide teaching support to classes with children, adolescents, and adults, encouraging critical thinking and questions to deepen their knowledge.
- Prepare materials and conduct classes with volunteers and other interns under your supervision.
- Keep record and statistics of the education and community outreach programs.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3-month commitment, ideally 6 months.
- Background in biology, or related fields.
- Knowledge of safety protocols around wild animals.
- English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Spanish intermediate level.
- Manual drivers license and experience.
HOW TO APPLY
Send your cv to rarec.center.adm@gmail.com
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | Ecology, Wildlife |
Tags | Herpetology |