Philippines-Coral Restoration Project Scuba Diver/Specialist
The Coral Restoration Project Scuba Diver/Specialist will work with a team in the Philippines to engage, evangelize, and disciple indigenous, unreached people groups through a project designed to restore people’s relationship with creation and their Creator as they help the environment by preserving and expanding local coral reefs.
This position requires certified open water scuba divers to help maintain an extensive Coral Restoration Project. This includes underwater surveys, monitoring, establishing marine protected areas, and staying current on all issues in coral restoration technologies and scientific breakthroughs.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, environmental policy, or similar field
- Certification for Scuba Diving
- Experience in coral restoration planning, project management and ability to manage teams of divers
- Ability to live in a remote location and some experience with filing scuba tanks, maintain and repairing scuba gear
- Ability to work on a multi-cultural team
- Ability to lift up to 35 pounds
- Some electronic/construction/welding experience
- Capacity to work with local governments and ensure compliance with laws and regulations
- Experience coordinating projects involving multiple stakeholders (particularly those involving coastal communities and government agencies)
- Excellent organizational skill set including written and verbal communication, time management, and ability to prioritize tasks
- Enjoy being on boats (even in heat or inclement weather)
- Help maintain coral restoration project sites and in the planning and construction of new coral restoration sites
- Assist with coral growth measurements, coral health/bleaching inspections, structure maintenance, coral out planting and general day-to-day operations
- Prepare gear and supplies, manage, and maintain equipment and tools
- Perform coral reef monitoring and management activities, including documenting disease outbreaks and bleaching, crown of thorns mitigation, marine debris removal, photogrammetry, etc.
- Manage data, perform analyses, and write reports
- Collect and annotate photos to identify corals, algae, and invertebrates
- Design and implement independent research projects or experiments to support nursery performance and restoration goals
- Participate in outreach events, provide educational and interactive activities, and work hard to integrate the Gospel and Creation Care in every event