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Biology Assistant

Rainforest Awareness Rescue Education Center - RAREC

Iquitos, Latin America

Job Type Temporary
Salary 3 meals per day and accommodations on-site covered, free use of laundry room, wifi and other services
Deadline Aug 31, 2025
Experience 0 - 1 years

START DATE: SEPTEMBER

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.
  • Develop and present educational materials for workshops, school visits, or community events, in coordination with the Education Coordinator.
  • Supervise and support volunteers and interns in daily tasks and projects.

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 is a plus.
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