Educational Officer
SUMMARY
This is a four month minimum volunteer post, overseeing the safety of BCEC's expedition diving activities and training of non-divers to allow participation in marine conservation surveys. The successful candidate will be working closely with project partners and representing Blue Caribbean and to continue to develop and educate communities about conservation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
TO APPLY, please download the Staff Volunteer Application Form and send this completed form, a brief cover letter and your CV/resume to: bluecaribbean3@gmail.com
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
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An internationally recognized teaching qualification
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At least two years of teaching experience
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Current First Aid Qualifications
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Must have good communication and organization skills
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Computer Literate
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Must be a highly creative and motivated team player
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Professionalism and Work Ethic
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Positive Attitude and Energy
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**Scuba diving certification, minimum of PADI Advanced Open Water (AOW) or Equivalent Tropical
**If you are not scuba certified it's included with the expedition fees if needed
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
* Working with local project partners to develop/maintain schools and education work for the site and to enhance
volunteers involvement
* Assistance in teaching skills development program where skills allow
* Enforcing policies on expedition safety on site
* Submission of regular reports to Expedition Leader and project counterparts
What you can expect to gain from being part of the Expedition Team?
* Advanced leadership, research and teaching experience
* Work with like minded dedicated conservation professionals
* Liaise with local communities
* Experience working overseas
* Management experience with both other staff members and volunteers
* Opportunities to gain in-depth scientific knowledge of the marine Eco-system and terrestrial habitat
* Excellent knowledge of marine life leading to better instruction skills
* Work with project partners and stake holders
* Promote conservation awareness
* Be a representative of Blue Caribbean Environmental Conservation
* Gain an insight into BCEC's longstanding objectives
* High number of certifications* Contribute to conservation goals
* Dive Opportunities