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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 |