Job Opportunities
Come and Work with RAREC
Below you’ll find our current job opportunities. To apply, please submit your curriculum vitae along with a motivational letter. We look forward to hearing from you and exploring the possibility of working together!
Education Assistant
START DATE: AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
INCLUDED:
- 3 meals per day
- Accommodation
- Work-visa
TASKS:
- Collaborate with the Education Coordinator to plan, prepare, and run environmental
education programs. - Support the Education Coordinator to ensure a safe and stimulating educational
environment. - Assist with English education programs, including curriculum development, lesson
planning, and documenting success and progress. - Participate in community-based conservation efforts such as river beach clean-ups
and reforestation programs. - Provide teaching support to classes with children, adolescents, and adults,
encouraging critical thinking and questions to deepen their knowledge. - Support the teaching curricular plan.
- Prepare materials and conduct classes with volunteers and other interns under your
supervision, directed and supported by the Education Coordinator.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3-month commitment.
- Driving license (Manual).
- Personal laptop.
- Experience in teaching or working within an education setting.
- Strong communication skills and and interpersonal abilities.
- English communication skills, both written and spoken.
- Intermediate level of Spanish.
UNPAID
Head Veterinarian
START DATE: AUGUST
INCLUDED:
- 3 meals per day
- Accommodation
- Work-visa
TASKS:
- Lead and organize Vet Internship Program classes and activities and delegate tasks to volunteers and interns.
- Administer medical treatments and clinical procedures.
- Maintain feeding, medical, and observation records.
- Report any abnormal conditions to the Director.
- Ensure the quarantine and clinic remain clean and organized.
- Assist with night feedings for nursery animals if needed.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 12-month commitment required.
- Degree in Veterinary Medicine.
- Experience in wildlife veterinary care.
- Knowledge of safety protocols for working with wild animals.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
PAID
Marketing Assistant
START DATE: MAY
INCLUDED:
- 3 meals per day
- Accommodation
- Work-Visa
TASKS:
- Manage social media accounts and create new content.
- Update and maintain our website.
- Develop creative campaign ideas.
- Design and distribute newsletters.
- Assist with photo and video shoots.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-month commitment required.
- Marketing experience
- Equipment for content creation and editing.
- Proficient in spoken and written English.
UNPAID
Head Animal Caretaker
START DATE: JULY
INCLUDED:
- 3 meals per day
- Accommodation
- Work-visa
TASKS:
- Teach, supervise, and lead interns, volunteers, and vet students in assigned tasks.
- Give conservation lectures and coordinate educational activities.
- Oversee feeding, diet effectiveness, health monitoring.
- Ensure cleaning, disinfection, and protocols are followed.
- Plan and manage enrichment programs, and animal releases.
- Maintain records and submit monthly reports.
- Assist in rescue events.
- Oversee enclosures, supplies, waste, and maintenance needs.
- Coordinate schedules, meetings for caretakers.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 6-month commitment.
- Background in wildlife husbandry, biology, or related fields.
- Knowledge of safety protocols around wild animals.
- English communication skills, both written and spoken.
PAID
Animal Caretaker Assistant
START DATE: SEPTEMBER
INCLUDED:
- 3 meals per day
- accommodation
TASKS:
- Ensure animals have food and water.
- Maintain accurate records of animal care and behavior.
- Report any unusual conditions or concerns to supervisors.
- Clean and sanitize enclosures, pools, sleeping areas, kitchen, and storage spaces.
- Assist in implementing enrichment programs for assigned animals.
- Perform routine maintenance on enclosures and facility areas.
- Supervise and support volunteers and interns in daily tasks and projects.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 3-month commitment.
- Background in wildlife husbandry, biology, or related fields.
- Knowledge of safety protocols around wild animals.
- English communication skills, both written and spoken.
UNPAID
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