The Osa Sea Turtle Conservation Program’s mission is to guarantee improvement in the overall health of endangered populations of Olive Ridley, Pacific Green, and Leatherback sea turtles by integrating conservation, research, and educational outreach. Every year the Program’s staff records data from more than 4000 nesting events and help the turtles to face threats such as poachers, domestic and native animals and habitat disturbance. For this upcoming season the Osa Sea Turtle Conservation Program (Southern Costa Rica) has available Project Coordinator positions. (See the position description below).

FIELD COORDINATOR

Duties:

The coordinator is the person in charge to make sure that all of the methodologies that we use are followed. All project sites are very remote and only visited by project directors, thus a high degree of independence, responsibility and commitment is expected from Coordinators.

The coordinator’s responsibilities are outlined below:

• To coordinate volunteer's training period once they arrive at the station.
• To prepare the schedule and to assign volunteer duties
• To verify that all of the proper equipment is prepared prior to each night patrol
• To coordinate and oversee the volunteers’ work at the beach while they are collecting and relocating eggs and data or releasing the hatchlings.
• To make sure the hatchery keeps clean and organized
• Every morning, to make sure that all of the data collected during the previous night is transferred to the data sheets, and to ensure that it is entered into the computer weekly.
• To make sure that the nest temperatures are recorded.
• To motivate the volunteers to do their work and follow the rules, and promote a fun working atmosphere at the station

Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must be a graduate or student in Biology. If no degree in Biology, must at least have some field work experience
• Must have two recommendation letters from Professors, Employers, or anyone able to support your skills
• Must have a Valid Driver’s License
• Must have good English and Spanish skills
• Must be able to work well with others
• Must be in good physical condition and be able to work in the tropical climatic conditions (rain, humidity, insects)
• Must fill out and send the application form
• Must have a passion and determination to work with sea turtles

Period:

June – December 2007

Benefits/Costs:

Housing and Food are covered while living at the field station. No Transportation included

Additional Contact Information

To apply please send the following information to info@...:

1. Cover letter indicating:
a. Position(s)/time frame(s) you are applying for.
b. Why you are interested in the position(s).
c. Your personal strong points.
2. CV/Resume
3. Email addresses of two references

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Osa Sea Turtle Conservation Program
info@...
www.osaseaturtles.org