Reefscapers is a marine consultancy company based in the Maldives, developing guest-oriented programs for resorts through coral reef restoration, sea turtle rehabilitation, aquaculture and coastal protection.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a motivated and out-going Marine Biologist, based at a 5-star island resort in the Maldives (details provided during interview).
As this is a brand-new role, we are looking for a confident communicator, able to work independently as the sole Reefscapers representative at this resort. Fluency in English, plus either Russian or French, is preferred.
Location              Resort island living, Maldives
Duration of Contract One year contract (renewable)
Salary                 1,000 USD (+ small commission)
Apply Before          20 January 2023
Start Date             March-April 2023
Hours of Work        Full-time position, 6 days a week
Job Description
Coral Biology
- Set up from scratch, operate, and maintain all aspects of the resort’s coral propagation program.
- Conduct coral frame building, maintenance, photography, and monitoring.
- Manage the coral frame database and photo updates for guest-sponsored frames.
Marine Biology
- Conduct marine life presentations, guest-oriented snorkelling activities, and other marine projects.
- Photograph and document marine life; collect data and perform data entry.
- Create educational awareness activities, and promote coral frame sponsorship.
- Train resort staff to increase awareness of reef regeneration and marine conservation.
Public Relations
- Communicate conservation issues to resort guests, and engage with children of all ages.
- Cultivate effective working relationships with all levels of resort staff and management.
- Write monthly illustrated reports (in English) for resort management and the Reefscapers team.
- Create content for social media and websites – photos and videos, both on land and underwater.
- Assist with Reefscapers social media accounts to inform and engage audiences.
Ideal candidate
BSc/MSc in Marine Biology, Environmental Sciences, or similar.
- Passionate and knowledgeable about marine science and environmental conservation.
- Strong swimmer (essential), qualified diver (essential), experienced freediver (preferred).
- Physically fit non-smoker, able to carry 20kg weight and work long hours in the ocean in all weathers.
- Experience in (underwater) photography & videography, and photo/video editing.
- Imaginative online content creator, storytelling to a wide audience.
- Outgoing personality, positive attitude, confident at giving public presentations.
- Creative & resourceful, with experience in managing a variety of projects simultaneously.
- Good team-player, with an open-minded attitude and an engaging people-focused personality.
- Proactive approach, able to discuss and promote conservation initiatives to the public and resort staff.
- Must be able to work unsupervised, and under own initiative.
- Experience of remote tropical island life in a customer-facing role (preferred).
- A good standard of English is essential, but priority will be given to fluent speakers of either Russian and/or French (to align with the resort’s international clientèle).
Resort life
- Follow the high standards of an international 5-star resort (guidelines will be provided).
- Participate in staff orientation and training when required, from both Reefscapers and the resort.
- Network effectively with all resort colleagues, from management, to Dive & Recreation, to Maintenance.
- Meet & greet guests and children, to discuss Maldives marine life and Reefscapers conservation efforts.
Benefits
- The salary for this position is $1000 USD per month, plus a small commission.
- Includes return flights from the applicant’s point of relocation.
- One day off per week; 36 days’ annual leave.
- Uniform; same-sex shared accommodation, all meals.
- Basic DAN dive insurance (sports diver bronze).
Application process – please read carefully
Applications should be marked ‘Marine Biologist, Maldives’ and consist of a CV, covering letter, and contact details for 2 referees. (Include your name within the filename/s of each PDF.)
Email to: Sebastien Stradal (Reefscapers Marine Consultant) at sebastien@reefscapers.com
In your cover letter, highlight how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please specify your preferred method of contact, and indicate where you saw this position advertised.
Closing date for applications is 20 January 2023. Selected candidates will be contacted by 31 January.
Regrettably, due to limited resources and high numbers of applications, we only contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within one month, please assume you have not been successful.
Further information can be found here.