Sea Turtle Conservation Intern

Organisation : Lang Tengah Turtle Watch

Title : Sea Turtle Conservation Intern

Locations :

- Tanjong Jara Resort, Terengganu, Malaysia

- Lang Tengah Island, Terengganu, Malaysia

- Chakar Hutan, Terengganu, Malaysia

Duration : minimum 3 months, starting March or June 2023

Lang Tengah Turtle Watch is looking for a passionate and engaging individual who is willing to gain experience from an unpaid internship position in practical conservation work at one of their project sites across Terengganu, Malaysia. 

Work description

You will be an integral part of our team, assisting our on-site staff members with whatever aspects of conservation work and site management they require.  The work scope varies depending on project site and you can find detailed information on these by following the link:

https://www.langtengahturtlewatch.org/internships/

General requirements

• BSc (or higher) in Conservation, Ecology, or any related field
• Experience in public outreach and engagement preferred
• Outgoing - this is one of the most important elements, as you will representing the organisation on a daily basis while liaising with guests
• Organised and have strong attention to detail
• Able to live and work in a small team as well as individually when necessary
• Expect to work long hours, throughout the day and night, often with irregular or little sleep
• Eager to learn about marine biology and conservation, specifically sea turtle biology, ecology and conservation
• Have initiative and possess flexible and adaptive approaches to problems
• Culturally sensitive
• Strong command of English
• Must be competent in Windows OS and Microsoft Office